‘Clear strategy’: Pies’ profit soars despite finals miss
Its premiership defence faltered, but Collingwood enjoyed another bumper financial year following a controversial call in 2023.
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Rivals beware as Pies’ weakness becomes a strength on draft night
Even when they won the flag, the Pies had one glaring weakness we could all recognise. Now, after the draft period, not only is that not the case, the club believes it’s spoiled for choice in that area.
‘Our time is now’: Veteran embraces flag push
Collingwood’s “players over picks” strategy was music to the ears of a veteran, who is confident in the club’s aggressive flag bid.
‘It snuck in’: Lions star confirms Rocca, Pies were robbed of flag
Pies fans still say they were robbed of a flag in 2002 after a Anthony Rocca set shot was judged a behind in the decider. In the latest edition of SACKED, Lions full back Mal Michael agrees.
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Footy power couple’s huge personal reveal
Collingwood star Josh Daicos has dropped a huge personal reveal while lapping up the off-season in Greece.
‘Admired’: How Pies flag has motivated Cat after trade move
Ollie Henry was on the wrong side of the last two premierships. He reflects on that time and gives his perspective on his move to Geelong with Bailey Smith looming as a trade target.
Eddie throws Pies in mix for shock Stringer trade swoop
Ex-Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has speculated on whether Jake Stringer would fit in at the Magpies as the Bomber contemplates his future.
‘They believed’: Why footy fell in love with Pies larrikin Strauchanie
It is 20 years since Bryan Strauchan was ‘drafted’ to Collingwood. The man behind the iconic character — comedian Peter Helliar — reflects on the enduring impact of the Magpies’ self-proclaimed legend.
Robbo: Is Pies president set for AFL’s head office?
The shock announcement this week that Collingwood president Jeff Browne had already set up a succession plan had the industry talking. MARK ROBINSON reveals just what is being said.
Pies hope for McRae-style turnaround
Collingwood AFLW players are “bullish” that a coaching overhaul can deliver a similar meteoric rise to the men’s team.
Pies make list call on four veterans
Collingwood has decided how many of its senior players will go again in what could be one last premiership push in 2025.
All-Australian selector explains controversial Marshall snub
When the 44-man All-Australian squad was released, St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall was a notable omission. Now, one of this year’s selectors has explained why he missed out.
Leading candidate emerges in Pies’ Browne succession plan
Jeff Browne could step down as Collingwood president in the next 12 months as part of a succession plan, with a likely replacement already earmarked for one of footy’s top jobs.
Magpie’s preferred trade destination revealed
Collingwood says it will “consider” a trade request made by a contracted defender after the Pies’ season ended on the weekend.
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