Early Tackle: What was worse – Essendon or that game itself?
The Saturday night clash at the MCG was one of the worst AFL games of the modern era, writes Glenn McFarlane. But that is a telling indictment of where the Bombers are at in 2025.
Collingwood
Pies to sweat on key defender – but how’s Nick?
Jeremy Howe was subbed out and Nick Daicos battled after two seperate incidents on Friday night. Get the latest on the key Collingwood pair, plus Touk Miller and more Carlton pain.
Suns secure statement win — but not without a giant Pies scare
The Suns’ charge towards September has its biggest scalp in ladder-leading Collingwood. But it wasn’t without surviving the mightiest of comebacks from the Josh Daicos-inspired Pies.
Footy world says same thing on Pies loss
The Gold Coast Suns snatched an incredible win over Collingwood, leaving fans all making the same joke about the Magpies.
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Top-two lock? The run that has Pies on path to MCG prelim
Collingwood is charging toward a top-two finish — and has been gifted an upper hand in the premiership race with a fixture that barely sees the club leave Victoria during the run home.
Exposed? Big problems emerge with Hawks’ top-heavy defence
Sam Mitchell locked his playing group in a meeting room after the Hawks’ shocking performance against Collingwood to deliver some “home truths”. Could that include some bold selection calls to send a message?
Hapless Hawks shown what a real contender looks like
Hawthorn was left to rue one of the poorest tackling efforts of the year as it succumbed to a rampant Collingwood. Josh Barnes examines what the blowout means for both clubs.
Pies storm back to top in huge premiership statement
Collingwood has soared back to the top of the AFL ladder after thumping Hawthorn by 51 points as Jamie Elliott strengthened his case for a maiden All-Australian blazer.
AFL world has a field day over Daicos act
It has taken well over 1000 days, but Nick Daicos finally brought up a first-time stat on Friday night and footy fans jumped all over it.
Ginni vs Schultz: Has Pies’ bombshell trade paid off?
Jack Ginnivan won a premiership with Collingwood — only to be replaced by Lachie Schultz the next year. We delve into whether the Magpies are better off and what sets the pair apart.
Pies’ depth to be tested again as Roos blowout comes at a cost
A brave North Melbourne took it to Collingwood and, at one point, threatened to cause a huge boilover. But when Jamie Elliott and Nick Daicos appeared after half-time, it was over.
Nick off: Tagging Daicos might do more harm than good
It might cost Nick Daicos a Brownlow Medal — but win him another premiership. This is how Collingwood has turned teams targeting its superstar into a weapon of its own.
Devils have Buckley’s chance of landing Magpies legend
Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale has spoken to Nathan Buckley about coaching the AFL’s 19th team – and he got a surprising reaction. Here’s what he said.
Howe renaissance turns Pies’ biggest issue into weapon
Collingwood’s search for a Nathan Murphy replacement has been long and largely fruitless. Minus Darcy Moore, Jeremy Howe showed he can be the man to fill the Murphy void. Josh Barnes explains why.
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