Inside story: The phone call that changed prison-bar stoush
From public outbursts to legal threats and an alternate teal jumper, the prison-bar feud between Port and Collingwood has had it all. Go behind the scenes of the latest twist.
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AFL’s petty jersey saga is finally over
The AFL’s most petty stalemate is finally over after Collingwood relented in its longstanding jersey battle with Port Adelaide.
Merrett: ‘Selfish’ reasons for Tippa’s return
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is driving higher standards at the Bombers, plus he thinks Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s return to the club could be a huge asset ‘if we can get him back fit’.
‘They’re not great’: AFL great’s concerns over Pies
Collingwood came from nowhere in 2022 to barely miss playing in the Grand Final. However, one AFL great doesn’t expect the Pies to repeat the dose, questioning one aspect of their team in particular.
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Rap sheet: Is Eddie part of problem at Pies?
A very long list of off-field incidents, including drug bans, violence and alocohol, have marred Collingwood’s on-field success and it’s all happened under president Eddie McGuire’s watch. Is he part of the problem? See the full rap sheet.
Footy Form: Why are the Demons favourites?
Round 6 is here in the AFL and there looks like being a little bit of value around for punters, with some favourites hardly deserving. Plus, who have been the big market movers with TAB?
SuperCoach: Why Lloyd is worth top dollar in defence
Remember when shorter quarters were supposed to halt Jake Lloyd’s KFC SuperCoach scoring? The Sydney defender has defied predictions to remain a premium and there’s a major reason why. Is he in your team?
Pedestrian Tigers should be 0-4 since restart
Richmond are at the crossroads after a horror month since the restart. But their win-loss record could be much worse with their Round 5 triumph acting as a facade. EVERY CLUB’S RESTART RATED
Eddie hits back at claims he’s ‘hurting’ Magpies
Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has hit back at suggestions he’s hurting his football club by continuing to make public comments, as coach Nathan Buckley responds after a tumultuous week for the Magpies.
Star’s explosive new claim against AFL club
Former AFL star Heritier Lumumba has released claims of another racism scandal at Collingwood, suggesting the media has been “lied to”.
Lumumba hits out at ‘deeply flawed’ inquiry
Heritier Lumumba has continued his attack on Collingwood in another series of tweets, saying there are flaws with the club’s independent inquiry into his allegations of racism.
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