The five-minute Pies patch that will worry Fly the most
If Collingwood thought it was hot in Sydney, just wait for the heat if the most experienced side in club history fails to click soon, writes ED BOURKE. And it’s obvious where the focus will be.
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Dad’s Army? 10 kids who will can help keep Pies in premiership mix
Most assume it’s premiership in 2025 or bust for Collingwood. But, not JON RALPH. He names 10 players under the age of 25 who can help ensure the Magpies remain a threat.
Washed up at 19: The rise, fall and rebuild of Danny Roach
Danny Roach went from realising his dream of being drafted to quitting football within two years. The former Magpie tells ANDY BELLAIRS how he rebuilt his life after a chastening AFL experience.
Gun Hawks overlooked in first round teams
Hawthorn’s recruiting spree has forced a major shake-up, while a number of Opening Round teams will be well below full strength.
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Houston shock: I wanted to be a Blue
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Pies to meet with Bulldogs legend over key role
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David Noble recalls son John’s ‘devastation’ over 2023 finals axing
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Pies axe trio in preparation for free agent
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Revealed: Roos’ shock play for premiership Pie
North Melbourne is desperate for more experience on its list, and while chasing Luke Parker, Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, JAY CLARK reveals they also made a bold play for a Premiership pie.
Race for trade period’s hottest property goes into overdrive
The list of clubs interested in Gold Coast’s sought-after pick 13 is growing, complicating Collingwood’s efforts to wrench Dan Houston out of Port Adelaide in a trade.
Key pillar of Pies’ Houston pursuit ‘at risk of being gatecrashed’
One of Dan Houston’s suitors has conceded trade talks have become ‘complicated and messy’, with the All-Australian defender yet to nominate his preferred club.
Three clubs in ‘messy’ impasse over Houston
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Three picks and a player? Houston haul could land in Power’s lap
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