Pies muscle in on Houston race as Blues’ bid stalls
Look away now Blues fans. Carlton’s chances of landing Dan Houston were already drifting — now the club’s biggest rival is ready to take advantage of friction between the Blues and Port Adelaide.
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Big wins for Saints, Giants after AFL hands out free agency compo
The first round of the AFL draft has blown out even more, with two more first-round picks heading to St Kilda and GWS as compensation for the departing Josh Battle and Harry Perryman.
Perryman the Pie: Right man, right time for reshuffling midfield
Harry Perryman might not be a household name to Magpie fans, but the utility has landed at the right time for Collingwood, forming an important piece in a reshuffling at the Pies.
Daicos upload sends footy world into frenzy
An unexplained photo of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi showing off an AFL jumper has got tongues wagging.
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‘Flag in the ground’: Suns out to prove credentials against Pies
Last year, Gold Coast’s momentum was stopped dead by a rampaging Collingwood on the way to a premiership. This year, the Suns are intent on reversing the ledger and proving they’re the real deal.
100,000 for Pendles? Pies champ’s milestone could shatter records
If you thought Dustin Martin’s 300th game was big — just wait for Scott Pendlebury’s 400th. As GLENN MCFARLANE reports, Pendles’ milestone could break the record for biggest home-and-away crowd in AFL history.
Stars return but Pies battle illness
Collingwood will regain a star trio but coach Craig McRae concedes making so many changes this week is “absolutely” a risk.
AFL move to pave way for Pies’ mega bid for rising Swan
The AFL is set to usher in a huge change which will give Collingwood’s pursuit of one of the league’s best young forwards a huge boost.
AFL fans to face unprecedented finals tickets squeeze
With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.
Done deal? Why Pies won’t land wantaway Bulldog
Bailey Smith looks likely to leave the Western Bulldogs. Collingwood wants Bailey Smith. However, there’s another suitor who might already have the star midfielder’s signature.
‘Nothing like we were’: How Jeff Browne united Collingwood
If Eddie McGuire was Collingwood’s saviour, Jeff Browne has been the club’s unifier. He tells JON RALPH about how the Magpies have overcome one of the most tumultuous periods in their history.
McGuane: Forget Carlton – it’s Pies who can stop Sydney
Despite a shaky start, Collingwood is still well and truly in the hunt for back-to-back premierships. MICK MCGUANE looks at the Magpies’ season so far in his mid-season report card.
AFL world loses it as star destroys awards
On a night usually filled with pomp and ceremony, Dane Swan’s expletive filled performance on stage completely stole the show.
‘Bobby’s was better’: High-flying king in awe of Hill’s heroics
Jeremy Howe has long been the AFL’s premier high flyer. He’s ready to pass the mantle to teammate Bobby Hill after his jaw-dropping effort on the weekend.
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