AFL world loses it as star destroys awards
On a night usually filled with pomp and ceremony, Dane Swan’s expletive filled performance on stage completely stole the show.
On a night usually filled with pomp and ceremony, Dane Swan’s expletive filled performance on stage completely stole the show.
Jeremy Howe has long been the AFL’s premier high flyer. He’s ready to pass the mantle to teammate Bobby Hill after his jaw-dropping effort on the weekend.
Brayden Maynard should have been celebrating a major AFL milestone, but the polarising defender had a heavy heart.
Will Phillips had well-held Nick Daicos all day in the Roos’ quest to topple the Magpies. However, come the last quarter, Daicos was tearing up Marvel Stadium and Phillips was on the bench.
Travis Varcoe opted to finish his career at Collingwood, and it wasn’t an easy call. He sheds light on that, his defining chat with former coach Mark Thompson and his Cats Hall of Fame honour.
Another name was added to Collingwood’s lengthy injury list on Friday but it wasn’t superstar Nick Daicos.
Pies defender Brayden Maynard makes no apologies for his relentless on-field approach to the game, but the premiership Pie says he’s really a “big gentle giant” away from the field.
After going winless in their opening three games, many wrote off the Pies’ chances at going back-to-back. However, as we hit the midpoint of the season, MATTHEW FORREST unpacks the 10 reasons the Pies can win the flag.
A storm has erupted over the Melbourne Demons’ pre-game act before high drama in their loss to Collingwood.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has opened up on defender Brayden Maynard’s “unfortunate” off-field situation.
Nathan Kreuger admits he may have over-celebrated his goals, but after going 407 days without an AFL game and 788 without an AFL goal, the forgotten Collingwood big man can be excused for being excited.
The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?
Nick Daicos and Christian Petracca were both subbed out, Max Gawn was massive and we may have a rookie saviour for the rest of the byes. Here’s what we learned on King’s Birthday.
Can the Dees reclaim their midfield edge? Who kicks goals for the Pies? JON RALPH unpacks the six burning questions ahead of the traditional King’s Birthday clash.
Collingwood already has one of the longest injury lists in the AFL and a Norm Smith medallist sent a scare through the club on Thursday.
Recently retired sporting greats Mack Horton, Meg Lanning and Jack Riewoldt have jumped at the invitation to take part as celebrity sliders in Monday’s Big Freeze at the ’G.
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has given an alarming update on Jamie Elliott, with the star forward’s career now in doubt.
Luke Beveridge has praised the maturity shown by Sam Darcy to turn matchwinner after two minutes of madness against Brayden Maynard and Collingwood.
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos just keeps getting better shattering longstanding several records in Friday night’s AFL clash.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has raised doubts about the AFL’s new holding the ball rule after getting his first look during his side’s loss to Western Bulldogs.
The Western Bulldogs have outlasted Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
The Western Bulldogs won a thriller against Collingwood but now face a nervous wait as two players face possible suspensions for incidents during the contest. Recap the game as it happened and all the key SuperCoach takeaways.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, who has a reputation as an agitator, was on the receiving end of a heavy hit against the Dogs.
A bold plan from Collingwood could be the first step to addressing what has been labelled the AFL’s “biggest issue”. Find out more here.
Collingwood has been dealt a hammer blow to its AFL premiership defence after a shock injury reveal for a former captain.
Both the Pies and Bombers thrilled on Anzac Day, but both made plenty of mistakes and showed plenty of grit to not give up, which is why a draw was so fitting, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Jamie Elliott has spoken of his shock after providing the highlight of an epic Anzac Day contest with a mark of the year contender which had fans out of their seats. Watch it here.
Collingwood and Essendon have played out an Anzac Day epic and a 29-year first has reignited an age old debate about the AFL.
Jamie Elliott probably claimed the best mark of 2024 in the Anzac Day clash, but both he and Kyle Langford fluffed their chances to be heroes in a game that will live long in the memory.
It looked like either side were the winners in the final quarter, but in the end Essendon and Collingwood could not be split.
During a moving ceremony for this year’s Anzac Day game at the MCG, a Collingwood great was spotted making a shock comment.
The annual Anzac Day game at the MCG has been set alight after an all-time highlight reel moment by Collingwood’s Jamie Elliott.
A former Victorian cricketer-turned Collingwood Magpie turned heads in his VFL debut, with the Category B rookie ‘comfortable’ at the level.
Magpies coach Craig McRae claims the AFL’s biggest club has a “country footy” feel at the moment as he reveals selection plans for Anzac Day.
A Harley Reid-inspired derby boilover headlined a thrilling Super Saturday. Relive the updates and analysis, and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Collingwood has provided a scary glimpse of its premiership best, dismantling Port Adelaide in a staggering comeback win.
Scott Pendlebury is poised to break another record on Anzac Day after Craig McRae’s surprise move in the final stages of Collingwood’s come-from-behind win over Port Adelaide.
Brodie Grundy has been one of the dominant — and most successful — ruckmen of the modern era. Ahead of his 200th AFL game, he reflects with LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
More than 200 items from Nathan Buckley’s career will be put up for auction, including grand final jumpers and some precious keepsakes from the Collingwood legend’s career.
Three years after the end of his marriage, Nathan Buckley’s decorated footy career has been “dragged into” his divorce.
Collingwood farewelled a beloved premiership-winning defender this week when Nathan Murphy retired due to concussion symptoms, but the club has left the door ajar for his return.
Collingwood has a Bulldogs star in its sights but the immediate focus is replacing Nathan Murphy after his forced retirement this week.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has put the rest on the AFL on notice, declaring the Pies must get active in the trade period to acquire rival stars and stay in the premiership hunt.
Collingwood signed Nathan Murphy to a contract extension despite knowing he was unlikely to play out the deal, it can be revealed. JON RALPH has details of the Pies’ sacrifice.
Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has decided to retire from the AFL after a battle with concussion.
After suffering the 10th concussion of his career, Nathan Murphy was determined to make his way back to the AFL. However, JON RALPH reports that might not be the case.
Having the bye last weekend still might not have provided Scott Pendlebury enough recovery time for Collingwood and a young gun has vowed to step up.
Two AFL players have been forced into retirement recently due to concussion, but Magpie Nathan Murphy is still making the adjustments to continue his career. Murphy chats to JAY CLARK.
Collingwood’s short-term plans at the trade table have been revealed with the playing list set for a big shake-up.
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury will have to race the clock to be fit after the Magpies’ bye as a luckless tall suffered another blow.
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