Zero to hero: Heroic Sidebottom’s 10-minute redemption arc
Steele Sidebottom put a horror moment behind him to inspire Collingwood to a thrilling win over Western Bulldogs on a night where the Magpies had to overcome the spirit of Footscray.
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Darcy vs Daicos: Who will define footy’s next generation?
One is the favourite for this year’s Brownlow Medal. The other a generational key-position talent. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon asks, would you rather have Sam Darcy or Nick Daicos at your club?
‘He is so close’: Pendlebury urged to chase Boomer’s AFL record
Teammate Steele Sidebottom has urged Scott Pendlebury to chase the AFL’s games record held by Brent Harvey, believing Collingwood will back its former skipper to play on in 2026 — when he will turn 38 years of age.
Pies star on the ‘scary’ car crash that ‘rattled’ him
Brayden Maynard has revealed his dog was nearly killed in a car crash which rocked him ahead of the Pies’ battle with Port Adelaide. He opens up to JOSH BARNES about the fallout.
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Dees’ unrest, Voss texts and lap-top slams: How Pies got their man
Dan Houston showed rivals clubs what they missed out on when he starred against the Power in round 1. Go inside the sleepless nights and the ‘unbelievable tensions’ behind his trade move.
Houston’s ‘telling’ comments prior to dismantling ex-club revealed
Dan Houston tore his former club apart on Saturday night. Magpies coach Craig McRae reveals what the ex-Power star said in front of the playing group before his terrific display.
Levi a must? Key SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday
It was a big first Super Saturday of the 2025 season – and there were plenty of SuperCoach hits and misses. Recap the action and see what it all means going forward.
Nicks hints at Draper sub role after Crows debut locked in
Sid Draper will play his first AFL game this weekend — but will it be as the sub? Crows coach Matthew Nicks has provided an insight into how the young star could be deployed.
Footy world blasts Eddie over GWS rant
Eddie McGuire’s comments about GWS’ “Orange Tsunami Warning” have sparked a strong reaction in the footy world.
Track watch: Intel on Daicos brothers as key tall struck down
All eyes were on Nick and Josh Daicos at Collingwood training on Wednesday — and only one brother completed the main session. Plus news on a key defender who limped off the track.
‘Clear athletic advantage’: Greene whacks Pies’ lack of fitness
Toby Greene has declared his team had a “clear athletic advantage” over Collingwood amid questions about the Magpies’ preparedness for Opening Round.
Cornes explodes over photo of AFL star
Divisive AFL commentator Kane Cornes’ criticism of Collingwood star Nick Daicos has been slammed as his “worst take of the year”.
AFL warns players could be banned for dangerous push
The AFL says players risk suspension if they push an opponent into a marking contest despite a Collingwood star’s view that the game is at risk of going soft.
Ralph: Cut the head off the snake, what else does Collingwood have?
The Pies aren’t dead and buried yet, but JON RALPH writes, there’s plenty of questions Craig McRae will need to address to avoid starting 0-2 in back-to-back seasons.
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