Collingwood Football Club
the magpies
Formed in 1892 in the then-working class Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, the club played in the VFA before joining seven other teams in 1896 to found the breakaway VFL.
founded
12 Feb 1892
nickname
The Magpies
Motto
Floreat Pica
may the magpies prosper
club song
Good old Collingwood forever,
They know how to play the game.
Side by side they stick together,
To uphold the Magpies name.
See the barrackers a‑shouting,
As all barrackers should!
Oh, the premiership's a cakewalk
For the good old Collingwood.
Adapted from the USA army marching song
Goodbye Dolly Gray
The first team song (written in 1906) and the only song to reference the barracker.
playing uniform
The Magpies are traditionally reviled by non‑Collingwood supporters.
You either love 'em or you hate 'em.
home ground
Originally based at Victoria Park, in inner-city Collingwood.
Victoria Park
