Three SuperCoach takeaways from defining Friday night clash
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 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 was one of the competition’s best at forcing a turnover and moving the ball with serious pace in 2023, but this year opposition teams are similarly punishing them the other way.
Collingwood is set to make at least two changes as it tries to avoid a horror 0-3 start to the season, but coach Craig McRae isn’t worried.
The Pies were soft and lacked physicality last week, writes MICK MCGUANE, and that won’t get the job done when they face a Sydney side with all the makings of a flag contender in 2024.
Collingwood’s stars have been slammed for a “bizarre” act during their loss to the Swans in a horror start to their premiership defence.
Collingwood were way off the pace against a rampant Sydney outfit, leaving the reigning premiers 0-2 to start the season. SAM LANDSBERGER says it’s not a premiership hangover, yet.
An extremely rare sight during the clash between the Swans and Collingwood left AFL legends stunned and fans having a chuckle.
Collingwood has slumped to 0-2 in its premiership defence after being stunned by Sydney — and some popular SuperCoach picks impressed. Recap the match and see all the scores here.
Jeff Browne has revealed the special gesture from a group of Collingwood players which galvanised his spirit as he battled cancer. Now in remission, he speaks to GLENN MCFARLANE.
Plenty has happened since the Pies claimed the 2023 flag, and with a new season to attack, Collingwood boss Jeff Browne talks to GLENN MCFARLANE about the hottest issues in footy.
Collingwood has revealed Nathan Murphy was sent for extra precautionary scans in the wake of Angus Brayshaw’s shock retirement as the defender returned to contact training this week.
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