‘Clear athletic advantage’: Greene whacks Pies’ lack of fitness
Toby Greene has declared his team had a “clear athletic advantage” over Collingwood amid questions about the Magpies’ preparedness for Opening Round.
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Cornes explodes over photo of AFL star
Divisive AFL commentator Kane Cornes’ criticism of Collingwood star Nick Daicos has been slammed as his “worst take of the year”.
AFL warns players could be banned for dangerous push
The AFL says players risk suspension if they push an opponent into a marking contest despite a Collingwood star’s view that the game is at risk of going soft.
Ralph: Cut the head off the snake, what else does Collingwood have?
The Pies aren’t dead and buried yet, but JON RALPH writes, there’s plenty of questions Craig McRae will need to address to avoid starting 0-2 in back-to-back seasons.
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‘Ace in the pack’ vital to Pies’ huge premiership gamble
Collingwood is all in on a premiership in 2025 after landing Dan Houston, Tim Membrey and Harry Perryman. But as ED BOURKE writes, there’s another Magpie who looms as Craig McRae’s wildcard.
Old and new Pies show ominous touch against dismal Tigers
Nick Daicos led the usual suspects at the Pies as they tore apart the Tigers, but it was the performances of the new recruits at Collingwood that will have the Magpie army talking.
Pick your line-up: Collingwood’s best team of the 21st century
Jolly or Grundy? Howe or Maxwell? What about De Goey? Glenn McFarlane had to make some big calls in his Collingwood team of the century. Now you can too. Select your team HERE.
Daicos moves close to Magpie captaincy
Nick Daicos has achieved a lot in his 70 AFL games including superstardom but could be on his way to Collingwood captain after the club’s latest move.
‘Unbelievable’ Membrey tipped to be missing piece for Pies
Look away now St Kilda fans. One of the Collingwood’s most-important players is expecting Tim Membrey to have a huge impact for the club after being discarded by the Saints. Here’s why.
Track watch: Bolter firms for key role in revamped Pies defence
Collingwood’s defence is set for a shake up, with a new face looming as a key part of the club’s backline in 2025. Check out the latest track intel from CHRIS CAVANAGH.
Player ratings: Can premiership Pie defy the doubters again?
The Pies need plenty of their premiership heroes to step up, but will one of them be forced to watch on from the sidelines? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Magpie.
In demand Pies star scares off potential future buyers
Chased by North Melbourne in the 2024 trade period, Pies star Brayden Maynard looked to be one to watch during this season. But not if you ask the man himself about his future.
Pies boss hits back at doubters, defends dwindling recruiting team
Despite a mass exodus of their recruiting staff in the off-season, Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly is confident the club is ‘completely aligned’. And he had a message for those who doubt him.
Pies react to concerning AFL issue
Collingwood is adapting to the AFL’s concussion focus, with champion Scott Pendlebury revealing what the Magpies have done.
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