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Lauren Wood is an AFL and AFL Women’s reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. She also covers a range of other sports across the busy Melbourne sporting calendar.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies and Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies celebrates winning the premiership during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

McRae’s mic-drop moment: Pies coach reveals GF baby joy

Craig McRae has forged an incredible football story in his time at the Pies, but it all culminated in a stunning reveal that his wife had welcomed a new family member on grand final day.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Magpies celebrate during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The set play that delivered Collingwood a premiership

Craig McRae says his Collingwood players manage moments ‘better than anyone I’ve ever seen’. And with the grand final in the balance, a young star proved him right.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: MCC Members line up before the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

MCC provide update after restricted ticket failure

After another failure for the AFL’s ticketing system, restricted MCC members are now able to access tickets to the grand final after a delay of over an hour.

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‘Hurts my ego’: Quaynor out for GF revenge on Charlie

Charlie Cameron has dominated the Pies and Isaac Quaynor this year. The young Magpie is keen on putting that to a stop today, plus he opens up on his counselling for close mate Jack Ginnivan.

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How Dog fought back after two and a half years of injury hell

Four minutes into last season, Bulldog Kirsten McLeod broke her leg. It was her first game back after more than 18 months out with concussion. She opens up on how she fought back again.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Frampton of the Magpies is tackled by Tom Mitchell (L) and Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Olympic Park Oval on September 20, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Pies’ McStay replacement for GF locked in

The Pies’ forward stocks took a hit at the wrong time when Dan McStay went down against GWS, but coach Craig McRae has locked in the former Lion’s replacement for the big dance.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Lachie Neale of the Lions gives a speech after being awarded with the Brownlow Medal during the 2023 Brownlow Medal at The Gabba on September 25, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brownlow boilover: How Neale took Charlie again

Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal over Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos despite not being picked in the All Australian team. Relive how the night played out here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 20, 2023. AFL . Taylor Adams of the Magpies during Collingwood training session at Olympic Park, Melbourne. Photo by Michael Klein.

Adams’ deadline revealed in race for GF selection

Collingwood veteran is racing the clock to be available for selection for the final game of the year, and the midfielder faces a nervous wait this week.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 24, 2023. AFL . Brownlow medal night at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. Nick Daicos of the Magpies and Christian Petracca of the Demons after tonights count . Photo by Michael Klein.

Brownlow Medal: Every vote, your club’s leaderboard

It was a thrilling count, full of controversy – and there were surprises everywhere. See every Brownlow Medal vote from every game at your club and full leaderboard.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power is seen during the 2023 AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Port Adelaide Power at The Gabba on September 09, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Koch’s ‘data’ that kept Ken in charge at Power

David Koch says Ken Hinkley is the best coach to take the Power forward, despite voicing his concerns surrounding Port’s form when the big games come around.

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