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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On a night usually filled with pomp and ceremony, Dane Swan’s expletive filled performance on stage completely stole the show.
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.
Brayden Maynard should have been celebrating a major AFL milestone, but the polarising defender had a heavy heart.
Will Phillips had well-held Nick Daicos all day in the Roos’ quest to topple the Magpies. However, come the last quarter, Daicos was tearing up Marvel Stadium and Phillips was on the bench.
Travis Varcoe opted to finish his career at Collingwood, and it wasn’t an easy call. He sheds light on that, his defining chat with former coach Mark Thompson and his Cats Hall of Fame honour.
Another name was added to Collingwood’s lengthy injury list on Friday but it wasn’t superstar Nick Daicos.
Pies defender Brayden Maynard makes no apologies for his relentless on-field approach to the game, but the premiership Pie says he’s really a “big gentle giant” away from the field.
After going winless in their opening three games, many wrote off the Pies’ chances at going back-to-back. However, as we hit the midpoint of the season, MATTHEW FORREST unpacks the 10 reasons the Pies can win the flag.
A storm has erupted over the Melbourne Demons’ pre-game act before high drama in their loss to Collingwood.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has opened up on defender Brayden Maynard’s “unfortunate” off-field situation.
Nathan Kreuger admits he may have over-celebrated his goals, but after going 407 days without an AFL game and 788 without an AFL goal, the forgotten Collingwood big man can be excused for being excited.
The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?
Nick Daicos and Christian Petracca were both subbed out, Max Gawn was massive and we may have a rookie saviour for the rest of the byes. Here’s what we learned on King’s Birthday.
Can the Dees reclaim their midfield edge? Who kicks goals for the Pies? JON RALPH unpacks the six burning questions ahead of the traditional King’s Birthday clash.
Collingwood already has one of the longest injury lists in the AFL and a Norm Smith medallist sent a scare through the club on Thursday.
Recently retired sporting greats Mack Horton, Meg Lanning and Jack Riewoldt have jumped at the invitation to take part as celebrity sliders in Monday’s Big Freeze at the ’G.
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has given an alarming update on Jamie Elliott, with the star forward’s career now in doubt.
Luke Beveridge has praised the maturity shown by Sam Darcy to turn matchwinner after two minutes of madness against Brayden Maynard and Collingwood.
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos just keeps getting better shattering longstanding several records in Friday night’s AFL clash.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has raised doubts about the AFL’s new holding the ball rule after getting his first look during his side’s loss to Western Bulldogs.
The Western Bulldogs have outlasted Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
The Western Bulldogs won a thriller against Collingwood but now face a nervous wait as two players face possible suspensions for incidents during the contest. Recap the game as it happened and all the key SuperCoach takeaways.
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, who has a reputation as an agitator, was on the receiving end of a heavy hit against the Dogs.
A bold plan from Collingwood could be the first step to addressing what has been labelled the AFL’s “biggest issue”. Find out more here.
Collingwood has been dealt a hammer blow to its AFL premiership defence after a shock injury reveal for a former captain.
AFL umpires were under intense scrutiny on Thursday night and a footy great couldn’t resist a sarcastic swipe at a rule change.
The feelings between the infamous Rat Pack and Nathan Buckley still run deep, with St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt also in the firing line.
Adding a former captain to their injury list leaves Collingwood short on manpower for a massive Friday night clash.
He missed out on a premiership last year, but Dan McStay is on track to have another crack in 2024. JAY CLARK has the potential return plan for the Pies’ forward.
Pies fans were bemused when Lachie Sullivan was penalised for handing the ball to a teammate and not an umpire at a stoppage, handing Fremantle a goal in a draw. Those fans were livid when it happened on Sunday and no officials batted an eyelid.
Craig McRae was left confused about the late free kick on Friday night. But he was proud of a ‘fighting and scrapping’ Collingwood side that walked away with two points – again.
The Sean Darcy free kick had Collingwood supporters up in arms and coach Craig McRae ‘confused’. But the AFL has backed the umpire, and confirmed the rule is something clubs know about.
A thrilling finish sees Walyalup and Collingwood split the points, while a tense last quarter let SuperCoach stars fly. See the full SC takeaways and recap all the Friday Night action here.
Fremantle and Collingwood have played out a thrilling draw at Optus Stadium, with the Dockers storming home to salvage two points.
Love him or hate him, Brayden Maynard rubs people the wrong way, and the Pie was at it again in Friday’s clash with Fremantle.
The Magpies continue to privately rail against what they sees as ridiculous restrictions on football club spending, preparing to break the bank for a cutting-edge football program.
Sydney chairman Andrew Pridham has never been shy at taking jabs at the Pies, now the Swans boss has thrown down the gauntlet to the 2023 premiers for an epic way to start 2025.
Lachie Schultz was the Pies’ high-profile recruit coming into 2024, but his first month left a bit to be desired if you ask the keyboard warriors who made life hell. He speaks to JON RALPH about the turnaround since then ahead of game 100.
Bobby Hill’s celebration on Saturday was inspired by Adam Goodes, and not the only time the Norm Smith medallist has paid tribute to the AFL legend, but he tells GLENN McFARLANE the AFL still has ways to go to combat racism.
During the summer he was rolling out leggies against Pakistan. This Friday night, Wil Parker makes his AFL debut. This is the inside story of how a potential Australian Test player was lost to cricket.
A Collingwood rookie has come from the clouds to be named for his AFL debut after giving up cricket less than one year ago.
Collingwood’s greatest player in Scott Pendlebury could go round for another season, writes JAY CLARK, and deserves it, with the champion still one of the Pies’ best.
A South Australian footy great says the call on Izak Rankine was technically correct, but Collingwood players like the Daicos brothers wouldn’t have been pinged.
Crows fans may not like it, but the AFL is set to tick off the late free kick that handed Collingwood victory on Saturday, as Adelaide looks ahead to time without Izak Rankine.
Craig McRae has given a startling insight into Jordan De Goey’s last-quarter concussion scare against Adelaide amid doubts about whether Collingwood’s matchwinner will be ruled out of round 11.
Matthew Nicks isn’t the first coach, nor will he be the last, to have Nick Daicos nightmares. Scott Gullan asks the question many Crows fans will be thinking – and what the answer means for the rest of the competition.
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