Bombers, Pies blow chances to claim Anzac Day epic
Jamie Elliott probably claimed the best mark of 2024 in the Anzac Day clash, but both he and Kyle Langford fluffed their chances to be heroes in a game that will live long in the memory.
Jamie Elliott probably claimed the best mark of 2024 in the Anzac Day clash, but both he and Kyle Langford fluffed their chances to be heroes in a game that will live long in the memory.
It looked like either side were the winners in the final quarter, but in the end Essendon and Collingwood could not be split.
During a moving ceremony for this year’s Anzac Day game at the MCG, a Collingwood great was spotted making a shock comment.
The annual Anzac Day game at the MCG has been set alight after an all-time highlight reel moment by Collingwood’s Jamie Elliott.
A former Victorian cricketer-turned Collingwood Magpie turned heads in his VFL debut, with the Category B rookie ‘comfortable’ at the level.
Magpies coach Craig McRae claims the AFL’s biggest club has a “country footy” feel at the moment as he reveals selection plans for Anzac Day.
A Harley Reid-inspired derby boilover headlined a thrilling Super Saturday. Relive the updates and analysis, and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Collingwood has provided a scary glimpse of its premiership best, dismantling Port Adelaide in a staggering comeback win.
Scott Pendlebury is poised to break another record on Anzac Day after Craig McRae’s surprise move in the final stages of Collingwood’s come-from-behind win over Port Adelaide.
Brodie Grundy has been one of the dominant — and most successful — ruckmen of the modern era. Ahead of his 200th AFL game, he reflects with LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
More than 200 items from Nathan Buckley’s career will be put up for auction, including grand final jumpers and some precious keepsakes from the Collingwood legend’s career.
Three years after the end of his marriage, Nathan Buckley’s decorated footy career has been “dragged into” his divorce.
Collingwood farewelled a beloved premiership-winning defender this week when Nathan Murphy retired due to concussion symptoms, but the club has left the door ajar for his return.
Collingwood has a Bulldogs star in its sights but the immediate focus is replacing Nathan Murphy after his forced retirement this week.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has put the rest on the AFL on notice, declaring the Pies must get active in the trade period to acquire rival stars and stay in the premiership hunt.
Collingwood signed Nathan Murphy to a contract extension despite knowing he was unlikely to play out the deal, it can be revealed. JON RALPH has details of the Pies’ sacrifice.
Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has decided to retire from the AFL after a battle with concussion.
After suffering the 10th concussion of his career, Nathan Murphy was determined to make his way back to the AFL. However, JON RALPH reports that might not be the case.
Having the bye last weekend still might not have provided Scott Pendlebury enough recovery time for Collingwood and a young gun has vowed to step up.
Two AFL players have been forced into retirement recently due to concussion, but Magpie Nathan Murphy is still making the adjustments to continue his career. Murphy chats to JAY CLARK.
Collingwood’s short-term plans at the trade table have been revealed with the playing list set for a big shake-up.
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury will have to race the clock to be fit after the Magpies’ bye as a luckless tall suffered another blow.
The AFL has reportedly demanded answers from Collingwood after star Jordan De Goey was sprung by TV cameras.
A Magpies veteran admits he’s unsure what the future holds for himself and a number of Collingwood’s ageing champions.
Being made the sub was a close enough call for Jack Crisp to ponder his club-record games streak but accepts it’s part of Collingwood’s search for premiership chemistry.
Heath Shaw was part of a Collingwood team that played in back-to-back grand finals – a rare feat in recent history. So, what does this Magpies side need to do? JOSH BARNES finds out.
The biggest conclusion drawn by many after the opening round of the AFL season has been rejected by an unlikely figure.
The AFL has reportedly asked for an explanation from Mason Cox following a pre-game incident that’s been labelled “bizarre”.
It wasn’t the ‘deep’, ‘nourishing’ win Craig McRae was hoping for, but was it a reality check as the Pies rue missed opportunities in Saturday night’s lost to GWS?
A prickly act from Collingwood’s Mason Cox said it all as fans went into meltdown over the American star.
The rivalry between the Giants and Collingwood is heating up, with both teams firing shots in a spiteful night in Sydney.
The Magpies have locked in changes to their premiership side as Craig McRae disagreed with an AFL great’s criticism of their celebrations.
Last season was a childhood fairytale for Josh Daicos, but the winger wants to make sure that’s not the end of the story. He speaks to GLENN McFARLANE about his magical 2023 and what he’s hoping will come from 2024.
Pies skipper Darcy Moore says he will forever be bonded with Hawk Jack Ginnivan, even after his controversial grand final-eve trip to the races, as the Pies look to lock down a key midfielder.
The 21st century has four dynasties, but as SCOTT GULLAN writes, they’re the exception and not the rule. Will the Pies join them? They’ll have to defy history.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed a dark spell where he “couldn’t get out of bed” that he thinks was the catalyst for the Magpies’ flag tilt.
It ended in a tussle, but the Pies were too strong for the Tigers in their Charity Shield clash. GLENN MCFARLANE has all the key notes and talking points from the pre-season clash.
Richmond has brought in a handful of stars for a final pre-season hitout against Collingwood, while the Magpies have ruled out two veterans.
Isaac Quaynor was overseas with Jack Ginnivan when his friend’s phone started pinging. He reveals how the shock trade played out, where he put his premiership medal and more.
Pies fans have been biding their time as Finlay Macrae plied his trade at VFL level, but teammate Isaac Quaynor says the young gun is ready to take the big league by storm.
Jordan De Goey continued a blistering off-season but North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey stole the show as preparations for round 0 went up a notch. Check out all the key stats here.
Lachie Sullivan has been toiling away in the VFL for the past six years at Footscray, but has finally hit the big time after Collingwood awarded him the change to crack into the AFL.
A new Pie has detailed the eerie “deja vu” moment which threatened his AFL career before a surprise lifeline.
GWS Giants CEO Dave Matthews has made his club’s feeling towards Collingwood no secret ahead of their season opener in three weeks time.
Collingwood’s three remaining list spots have been decided in an agonising call which left three players on the outer. Plus, the VFL star who could be parachuted onto Hawthorn’s list.
Collingwood may have to make room for Fin Macrae after his intraclub performance while Jordan De Goey looked freakishly good. JOSH BARNES has the run down on how every Pie fared.
Collingwood’s faultless pre-season has it some hurdles with a premiership winner not feeling ready to play after a grand final head knock and a gun draftee needing surgery.
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy has been ruled out of the club’s pre-season matches but says he has every intention of continuing his career after concussion issues.
There aren’t many Magpies that are more loved than Nathan Murphy. But as MARK ROBINSON writes, the defender is risking his future for this game.
As D-Day looms for SSP hopefuls at Collingwood and Richmond, an ex-Port Adelaide big man and WAFL forward are considered the frontrunners to land a list spot.
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