‘Bizarre’: AFL wants answer as star sprung
The AFL has reportedly demanded answers from Collingwood after star Jordan De Goey was sprung by TV cameras.
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Veteran’s truth bomb on ageing greats
A Magpies veteran admits he’s unsure what the future holds for himself and a number of Collingwood’s ageing champions.
Magpie relief after keeping record streak alive
Being made the sub was a close enough call for Jack Crisp to ponder his club-record games streak but accepts it’s part of Collingwood’s search for premiership chemistry.
Mitchell: Keep doing what you’re doing, Jack
‘The outside narrative is fascinating’, Sam Mitchell of Jack Ginnivan after the loss to Collingwood. But the Hawthorn coach was full of praise for the former Magpie.
‘Straight past Jack Ginnivan’: Pies’ Schultz pitch, trade talk revealed
Collingwood made it crystal clear to Lachie Schultz he would ‘go straight past Jack Ginnivan’ in the pecking order at the Magpies, then the Hawks swooped. Go inside the trade drama here.
‘Tie them in knots’: Pies plan for Daicos rematch
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Pies feel fully prepared to help Nick Daicos deal with Hawthorn tagger Finn Maginness.
Pies face fight for Wright as the AFL joins race
Graham Wright will return from an extended break later this season – but will he remain at Collingwood? Rival clubs aren’t the only ones lining up.
Hawks star explains ‘f***ing rollercoaster’ exit
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan needed just three words to encapsulate his Collingwood tenure: “a f***ing rollercoaster”.
AFL coach in tears over player’s text message
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spilled the beans on the three-word text messages he received that left him in tears in his car.
‘Might have to fight Bruzzy’: Pies showdown looms
A Collingwood star says it will be difficult keeping a fired up teammate away from Jack Ginnivan when he comes face to face with his old side.
The ‘eye opening’ moment Ginni knew time was up at Pies
Just after Collingwood’s grand final win, Jack Ginnivan became the shock of the trade period. But, as he reveals, it was what the Magpies did in those few weeks that was the real surprise.
No sentiment as Mitchell prepares to axe premiership teammate
Sam Mitchell is poised to make a ruthless call on one of his premiership teammates as he tries to ignite Hawthorn’s season on Easter Monday. FULL ROUND 3 TEAMS.
Pies win soured by Pendlebury incident
Collingwood coach Craig McRae didn’t see the Scott Pendlebury incident in Brisbane and chose to revel in his team’s emphatic victory.
Pies find hangover cure – but it was far from a ‘statement’
It wasn’t pretty. In fact at times it was downright ordinary. But the reigning premiers have broken their duck — and sent Brisbane into crisis mode, writes Callum Dick.
‘Why do it?’: AFL star’s ‘open punch’ shocks
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury is set to come under scrutiny after he lashed out in a rare act of aggression against Brisbane.
‘Farcical’ AFL scenes are ‘out of control’
Commentators and fans were left frustrated at “farcical” scenes in the blockbuster AFL clash between Brisbane and Collingwood.
Daicos survives scare, Neale shines: Thursday night SuperCoach winners and losers
A popular cheapie flopped while an abundance of PODs starred. Discover all our SuperCoach analysis and relive the key moments from Collingwood’s win over Brisbane.
Is it real? The premiership hangover symptoms plaguing Pies
Is Collingwood on the precipice of a flag hangover? SAM LANDSBERGER speaks to premiership players to find out what makes and what breaks a reigning premier.
Lions great calls for Zorko switch
With Brisbane’s defensive depth being tested, Lions great Luke Hodge would like to see the versatile Dayne Zorko spend plenty of time in the backline.
Mitchell says older stars deserve blowtorch over winless start
Veteran Collingwood players have been in the spotlight during the club’s winless start to the year, with one of the elder Magpies saying it’s more than fair.
Analysis: How McRae can save Pendles, Sidebottom from sad end
Magpie legends Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom are under pressure to hold their spots as the club’s premiership defence flaters. But, a coaching great says one move can save the veteran pair.
Star Lions recruit’s timely comeback
Having taken a big step in his return from a serious knee injury, Lions off-season recruit Tom Doedee is poised to make a timely AFL comeback.
Coach rallies behind Magpies veterans
Collingwood coach Craig McRae insists form, and not Father Time, is behind a difficult start to the season for a premiership pair.
The Daicos call that could kick start 0-3 Pies
Collingwood’s season is on the line at the Gabba on Thursday night – and coach Craig McRae has some big calls to make. What does he do with young superstar Nick Daicos?
‘Not one word’: Pies coach torn to shreds
Veteran AFL journo Caroline Wilson has slammed Collingwood coach Craig McRae for a glaring omission and a ‘me, me, me’ attitude.
Pies defender out of pre-season games amid mindset concerns
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy has been ruled out of the club’s pre-season matches but says he has every intention of continuing his career after concussion issues.
Robbo: Why is Nathan Murphy still playing footy?
There aren’t many Magpies that are more loved than Nathan Murphy. But as MARK ROBINSON writes, the defender is risking his future for this game.
Ex-Port ruckman, WAFL forward emerge as SSP frontrunners
As D-Day looms for SSP hopefuls at Collingwood and Richmond, an ex-Port Adelaide big man and WAFL forward are considered the frontrunners to land a list spot.
Fit Pies’ selection squeeze on: Top SuperCoach pick in doubt for Rd 1
Collingwood are heading into the 2024 season healthy and firing, but that means fringe players are set for more selection pain as they attempt to displace some premiership heroes.
Pies boss backs in Nathan Murphy concussion call
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly has stood behind Nathan Murphy continuing his AFL career but declined to give more information on how the call was made. Here’s why.
Powerhouse Vic clubs push for annual February clash
Collingwood and Richmond want to lock in a permanent fixture between the two clubs in February dubbed the ‘Charity Shield’.
Pies kids emerge as huge threat to premiership heroes
Collingwood’s premiership heroes have been put on notice as a trio of young guns press for a round 1 berth in Craig McRae’s team. Plus, the huge midfield shift for a Pies forward star.
Every Pie rated: Daicos or De Goey, who rules the premiers?
The Pies have plenty of firepower to call on, but who really is the main man at the premiers? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Collingwood player.
Premiership Pie held from training after car accident
A premiership Pie missed pre-season training on Monday, after an early morning car crash on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.
Collingwood star in early morning car crash
The premiership defender was seen ‘swerving and cutting off other cars’ prior to the early morning accident.
Pies gun rewarded with monster contract extension
Isaac Quaynor continues to improve after making the All-Australian squad in 2023, now he’s been locked up by the Magpies for the rest of the decade.
Collingwood golden boy’s nasty brain fade
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos can consider himself lucky after a clumsy tackle on a teammate at training nearly ended very badly.
Trio of FlagPies overcome off-season injury woes
A trio of Collingwood premiership stars are set to integrate into full training loads after respective off-season injury woes, while Dan McStay’s recovery from ACL surgery is progressing well.
New AFL rivalry explodes with one tweet
A rival AFL club has taken a cheeky dig at Collingwood in a savage post after the Magpies celebrated an upgrade to their club.
AFL storm erupts over Collingwood ‘error’
Collingwood has come under fire for a controversial video that’s infuriating sporting fans and prompted a Pies great to weigh in.
Pies slammed for wiping team from history
Collingwood has come under fire for a video celebrating their new footy facilities, which covers up a dark period in the club’s history.
Pie promotion: Collingwood set to lock in Wright replacement
Collingwood is stepping closer to naming who will take on duties from footy boss Graham Wright this season as an assistant eyes a step up.
Track watch: Cautious Pies taking no risks on gun’s foot complaint
A key Magpie was nowhere to be seen while a premiership forward stepped up after a calf injury had nagged his pre-season. Get the latest from the Pies.
Watch: FlagPie ignites love affair with premiership cup
There is an expression that players are married to premierships, but Collingwood star defender Jack Crisp has taken the saying literally in a recent Instagram post. Watch the video here.
Track watch: Who leads race for vacant Pies list spots?
Collingwood has three open spots on their list – with the chance to open up a fourth. Who leads the race to fill them? JOSH BARNES breaks down the Pies’ return to the track.
Contract watch: Young Pies playing for their futures in 2024
List spots are at a premium at Collingwood as the club plots to turn its breakthrough premiership into an era of success. Which players need a big 2024 to earn another deal?
Former Roo takes reins at Collingwood
Collingwood has completed its weeks-long search for a new AFLW coach, settling on a surprise former player to take charge.
Premiership hero cleared to play on
After a 10th concussion in the AFL grand final, a Collingwood star’s assessment has come back with the best news possible.
Premiership Pie cleared to play on despite concussion fears
Despite suffering his 10th concussion in the grand final, Nathan Murphy has been given the all clear to continue his AFL career with Collingwood.
Pies track watch: Potential SSP signing looms as McStay solution
Craig McRae was a vocal watcher as two Magpie forwards duked it out on Friday as the battle to cover for Dan McStay heats up, with a potential SSP signing in the frame.
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