Footy Tips has our man got the Colliwobbles?
Hawthorn Rotary Club's foray into its footy tipping fund raising venture is known. The 2012 event is nearing its climax with only two rounds of tipping to go. One of our number Murray Elrington has been leading the competition all season but has he got the Colliwobbles ? (see below) His lead has continually shrunk from previous runaway proportions so that now he is only one clear.
1. Murray Elrington (142 points)
2. Bowie Jane (141)
3. Jacko9 (141)
4. mifxda (140)
5. Rosalie Marine (140)
For those who have been living on Mars, the Colliwobbles refers to the period of time between Collingwood's 1958 and 1990 premierships. During that time, Collingwood reached the Grand Final in eight seasons, and resulting in eight losses, plus one a draw (which resulted in a replay, which was lost). This era was dubbed as the Colliwobbles mainly because Collingwood were favoured in most of these Grand Finals, in this way, "Colliwobbles" is a specific term for choking.
For the benefit of Bill Troedel (and other fair minded supporters) here are the results of Collingwood's Grand Final appearances during the period:
Season | Premier | Runner-up | Margin |
1960 | Melbourne | Collingwood | 48 |
1964 | Melbourne | Collingwood | 4 |
1966 | St Kilda | Collingwood | 1 |
1970 | Carlton | Collingwood | 10 |
1977 | North Melbourne | Collingwood | 0 |
1977 | North Melbourne | Collingwood | 27 |
1979 | Carlton | Collingwood | 5 |
1980 | Richmond | Collingwood | 81 |
1981 | Carlton | Collingwood | 20 |
Murray is steeling himself for the next two weeks so let's wish him well.