The story behind our song | Collingwood Forever
Our famous theme song was actually written in Tasmania.
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Core answer
- The Collingwood Football Club’s team song is “Good Old Collingwood Forever,” sung to the tune of “Goodbye, Dolly Gray.” This is the enduring anthem associated with the Magpies across AFL history.
Background and context
- Lyrics summarize unity and tradition, with references to staying together “side by side” to uphold the Magpies’ name. This song has long been part of Collingwood’s identity, predating modern social-media coverage.
- The song’s origin traces to a Tasmanian trip in the early 1900s, when Tom Nelson joined the club, helping embed the tune and its words in Collingwood lore.
Where to check latest news
- Official Collingwood FC site and related social/video pages regularly post clips and behind-the-scenes content featuring the team song, especially around finals or significant wins. For example, their video pages titled “Team Song – Collingwood” routinely show the Magpies celebrating wins and sharing the moment with fans.
- AFL and major Australian sports outlets also feature spotlight clips and context around song performances during big games or club events. Example: AFL’s official team song videos and news coverage.
Illustration
- If you’d like, I can pull a current clip or summarize a recent post (e.g., a round-win celebration) and provide a short quote from the video. I can also assemble a quick chart of recent Collingwood song-related clips by date if you want a visual timeline.
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