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\n Yesterday, the Reclink Football League hosted its much-anticipated Grand Final finale at Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda, and the Collingwood Magpies Community Football Team put on a show.\n <\/p>\n
Yesterday, the Reclink Football League hosted its much-anticipated Grand Final finale at Peanut Farm Reserve in St Kilda, and the Collingwood Magpies Community Football Team put on a show.<\/p>\n
After a slow start, the Pies regrouped and found their rhythm in the second half despite tricky, windy conditions.<\/p>\n
Showing discipline and a genuine commitment to one another, the team lifted their intensity and turned the contest around united as a group.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a brilliant performance by the team. It was really disciplined, good, team football.\u201d Coach Shane Williams said.<\/p>\n
With music, food stalls, and plenty of cheering, the annual festivities showcased the vibrant spirit of community. Participants were awarded for their amazing season with a win and can look confidently to 2026 for another great year.<\/p>\n
For many inside the team\u2019s inner sanctum, it\u2019s about being part of something bigger than winning.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis season has given the squad plenty moments of joy, moments of challenge and memories we\u2019ll carry together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Collingwood Magpies Community Team, formally known as the Collingwood Knights, was established in 2008 to provide people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and those experiencing challenging circumstances the chance to play football and find support, while increasing their sense of belonging in the community.<\/p>\n
With weekly training sessions held throughout the year at\u00a0Victoria Park, the team provides marginalised youths aged between 16-25 with a support system through football, wellbeing, mentoring, and the power of connection. \u00a0<\/p>\n