Inside story: The phone call that changed prison-bar stoush
From public outbursts to legal threats and an alternate teal jumper, the prison-bar feud between Port and Collingwood has had it all. Go behind the scenes of the latest twist.
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AFL’s petty jersey saga is finally over
The AFL’s most petty stalemate is finally over after Collingwood relented in its longstanding jersey battle with Port Adelaide.
Merrett: ‘Selfish’ reasons for Tippa’s return
Essendon captain Zach Merrett is driving higher standards at the Bombers, plus he thinks Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s return to the club could be a huge asset ‘if we can get him back fit’.
‘They’re not great’: AFL great’s concerns over Pies
Collingwood came from nowhere in 2022 to barely miss playing in the Grand Final. However, one AFL great doesn’t expect the Pies to repeat the dose, questioning one aspect of their team in particular.
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Buckley made Eddie look like a damn fool
Collingwood is a club under the pump on and off the field after a disastrous final week in Perth which has turned the team into a laughing stock.
‘Outstanding’ Freo pile on Pies misery
The Collingwood Magpies somewhat self-inflicted bad week has gotten a lot worse after one of the biggest upsets of the AFL season in Perth.
Expert tips: Who will be kings of the jungle?
Two premiership contenders will clash for the first time since last year’s finals when Brisbane and Richmond meet on Tuesday. Can the Lions add another scalp to their 2020 collection? Our experts have their say on the Round 10 games.
‘He should consider standing down’
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has been called to hand over the coaching reigns following his COVID-19 protocol breach.
‘Embarrassment’: Eddie’s remarks backfire
Less than 24 hours after Eddie McGuire urged the AFL to come down hard on COVID-19 breaches, Collingwood have been fined $50,000.
Malthouse: Steele the key to Pies flag
The return of Steele Sidebottom is timely for a Collingwood team missing several stars. He’s already an established midfield star but Mick Malthouse believes he can become the main man in the Pies’ flag quest.
Trade talk: Will wingman be victim of Pies cap squeeze?
Collingwood workhorse Tom Phillips is facing increasing pressure to keep his spot from rising youngsters like Josh Daicos. With big money needed for star teammates, he could be up for grabs — and he’s not the only one. See the latest trade whispers.
Lumumba’s anger: Time for Pies to ‘take responsibility’
Five weeks on from Collingwood’s announcement of an investigation into Heritier Lumumba’s claims of discrimination, the former Pie has taken to Twitter to slam the Pies again.
Which new faces will your side unearth in frenzy?
Debutants will be unleashed thick and fast with clubs tested by quick turnarounds. Several have already been named ahead of Round 9, but else will be unearthed in the coming weeks? Dan Batten assesses the top candidates.
Resting players en masse dangerous: Eade
In 2013 Fremantle opened at Winx-like odds against St Kilda only to lose by 71 points after 11 stars were rested. The Dockers went on to make a Grand Final – but is that the best way to manage players?
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