Why Pies’ pressure is different to any other team
Collingwood’s manic pressure is a myth, but the Magpies are doing something that sets them apart from every other team.
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Should Swans trade a gun midfielder?
Sydney needs talls at both ends of the ground, and it could mean some big trade and free agency plays. David King reveals the stunning stats behind a potential Swans raid.
Unsung heroes rivalling Bont as AFL’s most influential
A surprise group of young stars are rivalling Bronwlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli as the most influential players per disposal this year.
Shock stat Magpies rank worst in the competition
Collingwood is doing a lot right, but the Pies rank 18th in one key area over the past five weeks. And it could be about to come home to roost.
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Proof Magpies are playing a finals brand of football
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No.1 pick’s warning: Get out of North while you can JHF
Jack Watts says he hopes Jason Horne-Francis learns from his mistake and gets out of North Melbourne while he can. Watch the latest episode of KFC SuperFooty TV.
Pure Footy: What Craig McRae is doing right at Pies
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The other Demons dust-up you don’t know about
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‘Naught’ Melbourne: Horror stat stumps stats guru
North Melbourne’s woes have experts searching the record books – and scratching their heads over one perplexing tactic. Watch a new episode of Pure Footy.
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