SportGeelong has dealt another huge blow to Collingwood’s premiership defence, with coach Craig McRae saying his club is in danger of failing to make finals, let alone contend.
AFLCollingwood, the AFL’s reigning premiers, are at serious risk of joining an unwanted club following their third straight loss.
AFLAnother high shot is in the AFL spotlight, with opinion fiercely divided on Tom Stewart’s bump on Collingwood’s Nathan Kreuger.
SuperCoachCollingwood’s finals chances have been dealt a major blow with Geelong securing a big win for their top-four aspirations. Relive Friday’s action and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
NewsCollingwood’s premiership defence is hanging by a thread after falling to Geelong in a defeat which left the Magpies stranded outside the top eight.
CollingwoodA vital utility is closing in on a new deal as he enjoyed a resurgent season while Steele Sidebottom’s chances of playing into a 17th season are firming.
CollingwoodUnless Collingwood can rediscover one key part of its game – starting tonight against Geelong – I’ll have to concede I was a long way off on Craig McRae’s side, writes MICK MCGUANE.
UPDATEDCollingwoodCollingwood’s Josh Carmichael has spoken of being ‘forever grateful’ to the Pies after becoming the third player forced into retirement due to concussion this year.
BreakingAFLThe concussion issue continues to be the biggest facing the AFL with another young player forced into retirement because of head knocks.
AFLHuge roars erupted from Collingwood players at training, but a star’s return comes amid a fresh injury setback for another forward.
AFLJeremy Howe knows a thing or two about coming back from injury, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE one Pie on the comeback trail has him licking his lips at the prospect of adding him to the premiership defence.
AFLCollingwood president Jeff Browne has laid down an ultimatum to the AFL over any future Opening Rounds in northern states going forward should the league continue the concept.
SportIt’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
CollingwoodReturning Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has been cleared of concussion after a heavy collision against the Cats – but the news isn’t as positive yet on his troublesome knee.
AFLCollingwood coach Craig McRae has weighed in on how a horror double-injury blow for his talls could affect Daniel McStay’s return.
AFL NewsEssendon’s defence looked all at sea as Jack Crisp ran riot for three consecutive first-term goals at the MCG – but the Bombers steadied and then broke away to silence the doubters.
AFL NewsBefore the round, Essendon had not beaten a team currently in the top eight. But that all changed on Friday night, as Brad Scott orchestrated a Bombers statement win over Collingwood.
AFL NewsOne key Collingwood name was front of mind as Essendon finally silenced some critics with a key victory over the AFL premiers.
AFLIt’s a blockbuster at the MCG – and we’ll learn a lot about both Collingwood and Essendon tonight, writes MICK McGUANE. Will the real Darcy Moore stand up? The skipper isn’t Craig McRae’s only issue.
AFLWith another star under an injury cloud after a loss, the focus at Collingwood has turned to the poor form of the club’s captain.
CollingwoodJosh Kelly has done another calf, less than a month after returning from a similar injury in a massive blow to the Giants’ hopes, plus see the latest on James Sicily’s shoulder injury.
AFL NewsGold Coast has withstood a Nick Daicos-inspired last-quarter charge from Collingwood to celebrate one of its biggest home wins and keep its dream of a maiden finals berth on track.
AFLLast year, Gold Coast’s momentum was stopped dead by a rampaging Collingwood on the way to a premiership. This year, the Suns are intent on reversing the ledger and proving they’re the real deal.
AFLIf you thought Dustin Martin’s 300th game was big — just wait for Scott Pendlebury’s 400th. As GLENN MCFARLANE reports, Pendles’ milestone could break the record for biggest home-and-away crowd in AFL history.
AFLCollingwood will regain a star trio but coach Craig McRae concedes making so many changes this week is “absolutely” a risk.