Mum’s startling radio call rocks Collingwood
The mum of an AFL star has called into a radio show to make startling claims her son’s career was ruined by a drugs incident at Collingwood.
The mum of an AFL star has called into a radio show to make startling claims her son’s career was ruined by a drugs incident at Collingwood.
What happens if ‘criminal elements’ get their hands on videos like the one of Jack Ginnivan in a toilet cubicle? Eddie McGuire is worried – and says something must change.
The fallout of the Jack Ginnivan saga could have been much worse — if not for a secret deal struck by the Pies to protect him.
Collingwood has had a string of drug-related incidents in the decade. But the club is adamant it doesn’t have an issue.
No one batted an eyelid when St Kilda landed Dan Butler as the steak knives to an impressive trade haul. Yet four rounds into the season, the former Tiger is one of the top-ranked forwards in the AFL and might be the recruit of the year.
Mick Malthouse isn’t dancing around the asterisk debate, declaring if it wasn’t for the big dollars from the broadcast rights, a season so heavily compromised wouldn’t go ahead. Is he right?
Despite having a week off, Melbourne has been relentless at selection, dumping five — including a rock solid defender. North Melbourne have also swung the axe but are set to blood two debutants
Chris Cavanagh has poured over the form to find the best betting value in Round 4 and believes Essendon could be vulnerable against a Carlton side on a high after last week’s surprise win. Check out his punting tips.
Collingwood blew it against GWS in last year’s preliminary final. Ahead of their rematch, Mick McGuane reveals why he has more faith in the Magpies after the Giants’ ‘BS bravado’ last week.
As Collingwood and former player Heritier Lumumba continue to trade words, and former players join the fray, the spotlight has turned to coach Nathan Buckley. And the issue could engulf the club hurt the reputation of key figures, writes Mark Robinson.
Sydney has emerged as a genuine contender to snatch the AFL decider away from the MCG, with the NSW government reportedly open to an approach for the match to be played at the Olympic Stadium.
Collingwood president Eddie McGuire asserted nothing would be swept under the carpet in the club’s review of Heritier Lumumba’s racism claims.
Ahead of two huge nights of AFL action in Sydney, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has eased jangled Victorian nerves by allowing both the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood to travel.
Jeremy Howe’s perfect wedding on New Year’s Eve was supposed to pave the way for a year of achievements. Then coronavirus hit. Now the Pies are back and Howe says its time to make up for lost time after blowing two chances at premiership greatness.
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