Best weekend ever? McRae joins ex-Lions for flag party
Craig McRae, fresh from witnessing the birth of his first child with wife Gabrielle and coaching a Pies premiership, had one more stop to finish a weekend to top all weekends.
Craig McRae, fresh from witnessing the birth of his first child with wife Gabrielle and coaching a Pies premiership, had one more stop to finish a weekend to top all weekends.
Billy Frampton might have only had two touches in the grand final, but the surprise inclusion spent three quarters succeeding in one of the most important roles on the ground.
Collingwood’s 2023 premiership triumph was rich in family legacies, continuing a Magpie flag tradition stretching back to 1935.
Nathan Buckley didn’t want to ‘cheat’ his way into premiership celebrations and he didn’t have a pass to the changerooms either. So how did an emotional Bucks get in and what did he get up to?
Ross Lyon snubbed Collingwood’s interest due to a red flag. And it might have been a different story if Eddie McGuire remained at the club.
RE-CAP THE ACTION: Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says his team is one of the AFL’s most consistent and is still a finals chance despite losing to Melbourne.
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