Collingwood has the oldest list in the AFL and is again shunning the draft in favour of chasing free agents and older trade targets as its youth flounders. Are they flying too close to the sun?
The AFL Trade Period is in full swing and Collingwood have been warned about the “disastrous” perils of the direction they have chosen.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae left Joe Richards in no doubt about where he thinks his future lies, publicly addressing the small forward’s future at the Magpies’ best-and-fairest count.
Coach Craig McRae has raised eyebrows for one sentence in the speech he delivered during Collingwood’s best and fairest night.
Huge roars erupted from Collingwood players at training, but a star’s return comes amid a fresh injury setback for another forward.
Jeremy Howe knows a thing or two about coming back from injury, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE one Pie on the comeback trail has him licking his lips at the prospect of adding him to the premiership defence.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has laid down an ultimatum to the AFL over any future Opening Rounds in northern states going forward should the league continue the concept.
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
Returning Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has been cleared of concussion after a heavy collision against the Cats – but the news isn’t as positive yet on his troublesome knee.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has weighed in on how a horror double-injury blow for his talls could affect Daniel McStay’s return.
Essendon’s defence looked all at sea as Jack Crisp ran riot for three consecutive first-term goals at the MCG – but the Bombers steadied and then broke away to silence the doubters.
Before the round, Essendon had not beaten a team currently in the top eight. But that all changed on Friday night, as Brad Scott orchestrated a Bombers statement win over Collingwood.
One key Collingwood name was front of mind as Essendon finally silenced some critics with a key victory over the AFL premiers.
It’s a blockbuster at the MCG – and we’ll learn a lot about both Collingwood and Essendon tonight, writes MICK McGUANE. Will the real Darcy Moore stand up? The skipper isn’t Craig McRae’s only issue.
Original URL: https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/afl/teams/collingwood/page/17