‘A bit selfish’: Coach responds after rival stoush
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he won’t “retract” the comments about umpiring that led to a warning from the AFL.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he won’t “retract” the comments about umpiring that led to a warning from the AFL.
“A lot of water has passed under the bridge” since last year’s AFL grand final, and Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has been careful not to dig up old wounds.
Magpies coach Craig McRae’s claim that travelling clubs get the rough end of the stick with the officiating sparked controversy. But an umpiring analysis has revealed some intriguing results.
Two-time Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale “loves big games”, so he’s determined to produce a matchwinning performance against Collingwood.
Three years after the end of his marriage, Nathan Buckley’s decorated footy career has been “dragged into” his divorce.
Collingwood farewelled a beloved premiership-winning defender this week when Nathan Murphy retired due to concussion symptoms, but the club has left the door ajar for his return.
Collingwood has a Bulldogs star in its sights but the immediate focus is replacing Nathan Murphy after his forced retirement this week.
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has put the rest on the AFL on notice, declaring the Pies must get active in the trade period to acquire rival stars and stay in the premiership hunt.
Collingwood signed Nathan Murphy to a contract extension despite knowing he was unlikely to play out the deal, it can be revealed. JON RALPH has details of the Pies’ sacrifice.
Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy has decided to retire from the AFL after a battle with concussion.
After suffering the 10th concussion of his career, Nathan Murphy was determined to make his way back to the AFL. However, JON RALPH reports that might not be the case.
Having the bye last weekend still might not have provided Scott Pendlebury enough recovery time for Collingwood and a young gun has vowed to step up.
Two AFL players have been forced into retirement recently due to concussion, but Magpie Nathan Murphy is still making the adjustments to continue his career. Murphy chats to JAY CLARK.
Collingwood’s short-term plans at the trade table have been revealed with the playing list set for a big shake-up.
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