Favourite son returns to Pies after recruiting cleanout
After a restructuring of their football department, the Magpies are set to welcome home a favourite son to run their recruiting program.
Collingwood
Pies’ bid for trade loophole revealed amid blockbuster plans
Collingwood is poised to be a contender for another big fish — such as Matt Rowell — later this year, but only if the AFL ticks off the club’s attempts to trade another first-round pick.
Quaynor’s ascent: How Pie plans to put dark year behind him
For the first time in his career, Isaac Quaynor felt like he had ‘gone backwards’. He tells JON RALPH how he’s learned balance can be a key part of his ascent.
Alex Pendlebury opens up on the life of an AFL wife
As the wife of Collingwood legend Scott, Alex Pendlebury is used to footy consuming her family’s life, but as the Magpies star laces up for yet another season, she says they still never take it for granted.
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‘I had both jobs’: Drum’s enduring regret over secret Pies talks
As pressure mounted on Tony Shaw at Collingwood in 1998, the club held secret talks with Damian Drum. For the first time, he speaks on the SACKED podcast about how close he came to being Collingwood’s coach.
‘Quicker’: Star Pie’s bold pre-season call
A Collingwood superstar has an ambitious goal for his 20th AFL pre-season as the Pies welcomed their new draftees onto the track.
Do Better, win premierships: Carp sets out Pies vision
The man set to be charged with leading Collingwood’s next era has declared Craig McRae to be the best coach in the AFL and backed the club’s mantra of being all-in on immediate premiership success.
Broke playing AFL: The day Mal Michael almost quit Pies
The average AFL wage is more than $400,000 — but footy wasn’t always so glamorous. Mal Michael tells the SACKED podcast about living on $250 a week and the meeting which stopped him quitting football.
‘Clear strategy’: Pies’ profit soars despite finals miss
Its premiership defence faltered, but Collingwood enjoyed another bumper financial year following a controversial call in 2023.
Rivals beware as Pies’ weakness becomes a strength on draft night
Even when they won the flag, the Pies had one glaring weakness we could all recognise. Now, after the draft period, not only is that not the case, the club believes it’s spoiled for choice in that area.
‘Our time is now’: Veteran embraces flag push
Collingwood’s “players over picks” strategy was music to the ears of a veteran, who is confident in the club’s aggressive flag bid.
‘It snuck in’: Lions star confirms Rocca, Pies were robbed of flag
Pies fans still say they were robbed of a flag in 2002 after a Anthony Rocca set shot was judged a behind in the decider. In the latest edition of SACKED, Lions full back Mal Michael agrees.
The List Manager: Pies still finals force even if it’s their last dance
The Pies are all about the here and now, but how long can they last before the bottom falls out? JON RALPH examines their list status and their place in the AFL hierarchy in 2025.
Respected AFL champ calls out Jake Paul
A respected AFL champion has labelled Jake Paul a “con job” and vowed to beat the YouTuber, slamming the fight with Mike Tyson.
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