McGuane: Why ‘soft’ Pies need to be wary of contender Swans
The Pies were soft and lacked physicality last week, writes MICK MCGUANE, and that won’t get the job done when they face a Sydney side with all the makings of a flag contender in 2024.
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MCG mission: How Swans silenced the rabid Magpie army
It’s never easy to silence the Magpie army. But by three-quarter-time on Friday, several headed for the exit. LACHLAN MCKIRDY lifts the lid on how Sydney stormed the MCG.
‘Hard to cop’: Collingwood act defies belief
Collingwood’s stars have been slammed for a “bizarre” act during their loss to the Swans in a horror start to their premiership defence.
Confronting reality for McRae’s Pies post Swans smacking
Collingwood were way off the pace against a rampant Sydney outfit, leaving the reigning premiers 0-2 to start the season. SAM LANDSBERGER says it’s not a premiership hangover, yet.
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’It’s worse than spitting’: Lethal’s pet hate
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