Collingwood has the oldest list in the AFL and is again shunning the draft in favour of chasing free agents and older trade targets as its youth flounders. Are they flying too close to the sun?
The AFL Trade Period is in full swing and Collingwood have been warned about the “disastrous” perils of the direction they have chosen.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae left Joe Richards in no doubt about where he thinks his future lies, publicly addressing the small forward’s future at the Magpies’ best-and-fairest count.
Coach Craig McRae has raised eyebrows for one sentence in the speech he delivered during Collingwood’s best and fairest night.
Collingwood’s finals chances have been dealt a major blow with Geelong securing a big win for their top-four aspirations. Relive Friday’s action and see our SuperCoach takeaways here.
Collingwood’s premiership defence is hanging by a thread after falling to Geelong in a defeat which left the Magpies stranded outside the top eight.
A vital utility is closing in on a new deal as he enjoyed a resurgent season while Steele Sidebottom’s chances of playing into a 17th season are firming.
Unless Collingwood can rediscover one key part of its game – starting tonight against Geelong – I’ll have to concede I was a long way off on Craig McRae’s side, writes MICK MCGUANE.
Collingwood’s Josh Carmichael has spoken of being ‘forever grateful’ to the Pies after becoming the third player forced into retirement due to concussion this year.
The concussion issue continues to be the biggest facing the AFL with another young player forced into retirement because of head knocks.
Huge roars erupted from Collingwood players at training, but a star’s return comes amid a fresh injury setback for another forward.
Jeremy Howe knows a thing or two about coming back from injury, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE one Pie on the comeback trail has him licking his lips at the prospect of adding him to the premiership defence.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has laid down an ultimatum to the AFL over any future Opening Rounds in northern states going forward should the league continue the concept.
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
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