Headlines:
Black & White
Value Proposition 2011
- 14 Mar
“Nothing fails like success…”
– Gerald Nachman, US author & columnist.
The challenge is clear. Do we contentedly rest on our laurels, or do we maintain the hunger, spirit and commitment that earned us the 2010 Premiership?
That question was put to the Collingwood playing list at the beginning of their 2011 pre-season campaign, and it’s a choice that we as BLACK AND WHITE coterie members face as well. Is one premiership enough to satisfy you or would you like to see the Collingwood Football Club build a dynasty of success?
BLACK AND WHITE’s answer is clear – the Club’s 2010 triumph was as magnificent as it was sweet, but a new year brings a new opportunity to triumph again. When you build an organisation and a playing list capable of winning a premiership, you need to commit doubly hard to remain at the top and maximise the opportunity while it’s in front of you.
Of the 114 VFL/AFL premiers, just 27 have managed to win back-to-back titles – that’s less than 1 in 4. And with the competition’s modern parity, it’s harder now than ever before – evidenced by just three teams since Collingwood’s 1990 triumph managing it (the Lions’ hat-trick accounts for two of those three). As dominant as Geelong have been in the last five years, this achievement still eluded them. As good as Essendon were around the turn of the century, back-to-back flags remained beyond them.
As Gerald Nachman alludes to above, nothing jeopardises your chances of succeeding as much as success does. Our recruiting team have identified this, which is why they went out and secured ready-made performers such as the sublimely talented Andrew Krakouer and prodigal son, Chris Tarrant. Our coaching panel and playing list have identified this, which is why the team’s recent Arizona training camp was by far the most gruelling they have ever undertaken.
Come Round 1, what happened on October 2 last year will bear no relevance. The Pies will start on 0 premiership points just like everybody else.
Our work as a coterie group therefore remains every bit as important as it was last year. We can rightly be proud of our efforts to support the club in recent years, but remain every bit as committed to growing that support going forward.
In 2011, we have the chance to show our thanks to the Club for the sheer joy and excitement it provided us in October – memories that will bring a smile to our faces forever.
Go Pies!
Peter Mastos
BLACK AND WHITE Committee.
Events Calendar
- 31 May
Season 2011 Members Events Calendar
Season Launch
Wednesday March 9th , 2011
Transit Cocktail Lounge
Level 2 Transport Hotel,
Federation Square
Function Commences : 12.00pm arrival for a 12.30pm start
Members Only
Includes : Beer & Wine, Stand up lunch Menu
Collingwood V Port Adelaide
Etihad Stadium - Saturday March 26th 2011@ 2.10pm game
(Members only - $375 for non members - subject to availability)
President’s Club Dinner hosted by Collingwood President Eddie McGuire
Function Commences : 12.00pm arrival for a 12.30pm start
Includes:
Pre-game entertainment & speech by Eddie McGuire, Ground entry and President’s Club ticketing,
Gourmet three-course dining experience, Premium wines, ales, spirits & soft drinks, Prime
reserved seating, Football record per guest
Dress Code : Jacket & Tie
Collingwood V Western Bulldogs
Sunday May 1st, 2011@ 4.40pm
MCG - Ryder Room,* Level 2, Southern Stand
Includes:
CFC special guest, Free entry and Reserved Seat (Level 2), Beer, wine, soft drink and cocktail food
provided, Bar will be open during the match and half an hour after end of match, Auction Items
and Raffle (and 1st goal competition), Guests are welcome, price TBA.
Collingwood V St Kilda
Saturday June 4th, 2011 @ 5.00pm arrival
MCG - Ryder Room, * Level 2, Southern Stand. 7.10pm game
Includes:
CFC special guest, Free entry and Reserved Seat (Level 2), Beer, wine, soft drink and cocktail food
provided, Bar will be open during the match and half an hour after end of match, Auction Items
and Raffle (and 1st goal competition), Guests are welcome, price TBA.
Collingwood V Essendon
Sunday 31st July, 2011- 2.10pm Game
MCG - Ryder Room, * Level 2, Southern Stand
Family match day event
Children’s entertainment @ $55 per child (must be confirmed with Kristy Clerke
two weeks prior)
Function Commences : 12.00pm arrival for a 12.30pm start
Includes:
CFC special guest
Free entry and Reserved Seat (Level 2), Beer, wine, soft drink and cocktail
food provided, Bar will be open during the match and half an hour after end of match, Auction
Items and Raffle (and 1st goal competition).
Guests are welcome, price TBA.
Presentation by a Senior Member of the Coaching Panel
Date TBA
Westpac Centre
Function Commences : 12.00pm arrival for a 12.30pm start
Includes:
Presentation by a senior member of the Collingwood Football Club coaching panel,
Lunch in Westpac Lounge
Presentation from Gary Pert on CFC’s 5 Year Plan
Date TBA
Westpac Centre
Breakfast with Players
Date TBA
Westpac Centre
Commences : After training / recovery
Includes:
Breakfast
(May be subject to restricted numbers and internal ballot)
Collingwood FC Tweets
The bests are in from the VFL loss with @probably_wood, Tarrant and Ugle all named - http://t.co/JAbjNW19
Saturday, 19 May 2012 06:02
Final score at Vic Park; VFL Magpies go down by 32 pts; 13.15 (93) to 8.13 (61). Tarrant with two goals. Report coming soon.
Saturday, 19 May 2012 05:39
VFL Pies down by 4 pts heading into the final term at Vic Park - http://t.co/JAbjNW19. Taz with two goals. gopies
Saturday, 19 May 2012 04:59
black and white moments
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to send your moment!
Ladder
| Team | P | Pts | % | ||
|
22 | 80 | 167.66 | ||
|
22 | 76 | 157.38 | ||
|
22 | 72 | 144.12 | ||
|
22 | 68 | 130.32 | ||
|
22 | 58 | 130.88 | ||
|
22 | 50 | 112.76 | ||
|
22 | 50 | 109.34 | ||
|
22 | 46 | 100.00 | ||
|
22 | 40 | 101.15 | ||
|
22 | 36 | 95.59 | ||
|
22 | 36 | 83.11 | ||
|
22 | 34 | 86.35 | ||
|
22 | 34 | 85.27 | ||
|
22 | 28 | 79.43 | ||
|
22 | 16 | 80.98 | ||
|
22 | 12 | 64.51 | ||
|
22 | 12 | 56.27 |
Login Form
Black & White Sponsor
For your Print, Web & Design needs, we’ve got you covered like Nick & Harry cover the backline.
Black & White Sponsor
Deliver your company message in a more engaging and green way, with content rich interactive e-brochures.
Black & White Sponsor
Expand your networking and business opportunities through the Black & White Coterie. Advertise in the space.
Contact Us
The BLACK&WHITE Coterie Group
a: 140 Thomas St, Hampton, VIC 3188
t: +61 419 373 379
e:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
w: http://www.blackandwhitecoterie.com.au
Black & White