Buckley’s Babies: Pies who could save under-pressure coach
The most confusing aspect of the Giants’ victory was how such an inexperienced side overpowered the seasoned Magpies. Perhaps it’s time for the boom draftees to step in.
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Magpies rattled as $7m star disappears
Magpies ruckman Brodie Grundy has once again come under scrutiny from footy pundits as Collingwood’s woes continue.
Teams: Old Hawk, young gun ‘managed’
Hawthorn is resting its oldest player and a young forward ahead of its Perth clash with Fremantle, while Geelong and Adelaide welcome back key men.
How young Giant kept his AFL dream afloat
Ravaged by injury and struggling in the new-age AFL, meet the first game Giant who is primed to take on the Pies this week.
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Who will win your club’s Brownlow count?
THE race for No. 1 won’t be the only thing to watch come Brownlow night, with bragging rights up for grabs at all 18 clubs to see who will be the top vote getter. Check out SuperFooty’s ultimate club-by-club guide here.
Did the Giants beat Cats at Mad Monday?
GEELONG is the titleholder for AFL post-season dress-ups but the Cats have a new challenger after GWS players produced some brilliant costumes at their post-season party.
Buyer beware: Is Shiel really worth $1 million?
SINCE Dylan Shiel’s name erupted in headlines about Melbourne clubs chasing him, a figure of a $1 million a year was pinned to him. But, after two lacklustre finals performances, should clubs think twice about splashing the cash? THE TACKLE
Griffen leaves a lasting legacy at Giants
Ryan Griffen managed just 56 games in his four years at the Giants, but his teammates and coach say he has left a legacy that will last.
Giants bracing for Shiel exit
THERE is a growing feeling of resignation at the Giants that Dylan Shiel, who is a prime target for Victorian clubs, has played his last game for the club.
Slow start costs Giants dearly
A HORROR start has cost the Giants their third preliminary final appearance in a row as Collingwood held on to book a mega preliminary final showdown with Richmond on Friday night.
Pies set up AFL’s perfect match
FORGET about rule changes, forget about where Tom Lynch and Steven May are going and forget about French au pairs because Collingwood has saved the AFL’s bacon again.
Player Ratings: Karate Kid can’t get a kick
AFTER a week of controversy Toby Greene failed to fire on the big stage but Jordan de Goey had no such problems producing under pressure. EVERY PLAYER RATED
Buckley: our best can beat Tigers
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley says the Magpies can play better after seeing off GWS in a tough semi-final to set up a preliminary final showdown with Richmond. Re-cap all the action from Collingwood’s semi-final win over GWS.
Mick: Nank could be Tigers’ Achilles heel
FORGET the ‘big four’. Toby Nankervis is the most important player in Richmond’s quest for back-to-back premierships — and could hold the key to beating them, writes Mick Malthouse.
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