Richmond’s list management laid bare in three weeks
The Tigers are not exactly humming along and trouble lies just up the road with the toughest three-week stretch of their draw all season. It will present a much clearer picture of their prospects.
Collingwood
Unbeaten Magpies reveal new ruck plan
After trading Brodie Grundy to Melbourne an injury to frontline ruckman Darcy Cameron has left Collingwood coach Craig McRae with a problem to solve.
‘Look out’: Magpies in crisis despite win
Collingwood suddenly has a huge headache with Craig McRae confirming troubling news after the Magpies’ win over the Tigers.
Draft steal: Why two clubs passed on Daicos bid
Nick Daicos was arguably the standout of the 2021 draft crop. So how did he slide to the fourth overall pick? We go inside the rise of Pies sensation.
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Why Bucks’ big blunder has sucked ‘spirit’ out of Pies
Collingwood has lost form and faces an uphill battle to play finals. Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas says Nathan Buckley’s COVID protocol breach has undoubtedly contributed to the Magpies’ on-field inconsistency.
Injury ladder: Where your club sits
While it was feared season 2020 could be the year of catastrophic injury numbers, Champion Data stats reveal injuries are actually down. But some clubs have been hit much harder than others. See the full injury ladder.
‘Absolutely nuts’ if Pie plays after sickening hit
Just over a week after being carried off on a stretcher after a brutal head knock, Brody Mihocek is in the mix to play for Collingwood. It has prompted concussion victim Shaun Smith to deliver a serious warning to the Magpies.
Footy’s worst shots at goal revealed
We have hit the business end of the season and for many teams, there is zero margin for error. So when the big moment comes, who are the players you do and don’t want stepping up in front of goal?
Swans warrior out for season, Pies’ Howe hope
Sydney defender Dane Rampe played on after breaking his hand but a glove wasn’t enough to protect him from serious injury. Meanwhile, see why Collingwood has fresh hope Jeremy Howe could return this season, and the latest on James Sicily.
Pie problems much more than horror injury run
Collingwood has key players missing but that’s not the only reason the season has gone pear-shaped. Here are the Pies’ 11 major issues — and why you shouldn’t write them off just yet.
The Swan tag which won Pies a premiership
Coaching great Mick Malthouse analyses the role of taggers in modern football and remembers the day Dane Swan — known for his ball-winning prowess — shut down one of the AFL’s best players to help Collingwood win a flag.
‘We were off’: Buckley says Pies didn’t have answers
They were dubbed the meanest defence in the competition, but Magpies coach Nathan Buckley says the cohesion was left in the changerooms as a resurgent Melbourne outfit tore them to shreds.
Crowd silent after ‘bloody scary’ knock
The Gabba crowd remained silent as Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek was treated by several medics after a “horrific” head knock.
Footy bets: Are the Demons value against the Magpies?
As we edge closer to the finals, we’re still no clearer on the make up of the eight. All of a sudden, the Dees are the form side and the Pies are in all sorts. Here’s where the value is for punters and all this week’s TAB market movers.
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