‘Clear strategy’: Pies’ profit soars despite finals miss
Its premiership defence faltered, but Collingwood enjoyed another bumper financial year following a controversial call in 2023.
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Rivals beware as Pies’ weakness becomes a strength on draft night
Even when they won the flag, the Pies had one glaring weakness we could all recognise. Now, after the draft period, not only is that not the case, the club believes it’s spoiled for choice in that area.
‘Our time is now’: Veteran embraces flag push
Collingwood’s “players over picks” strategy was music to the ears of a veteran, who is confident in the club’s aggressive flag bid.
‘It snuck in’: Lions star confirms Rocca, Pies were robbed of flag
Pies fans still say they were robbed of a flag in 2002 after a Anthony Rocca set shot was judged a behind in the decider. In the latest edition of SACKED, Lions full back Mal Michael agrees.
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Pies make list call on four veterans
Collingwood has decided how many of its senior players will go again in what could be one last premiership push in 2025.
All-Australian selector explains controversial Marshall snub
When the 44-man All-Australian squad was released, St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall was a notable omission. Now, one of this year’s selectors has explained why he missed out.
Leading candidate emerges in Pies’ Browne succession plan
Jeff Browne could step down as Collingwood president in the next 12 months as part of a succession plan, with a likely replacement already earmarked for one of footy’s top jobs.
Magpie’s preferred trade destination revealed
Collingwood says it will “consider” a trade request made by a contracted defender after the Pies’ season ended on the weekend.
Fix De Goey, help Daicos: How the Pies contend again in 2025
The Pies finished 2024 on a high, but are the latest reigning premiers to miss the finals the year after winning it all. Glenn McFarlane details how they can contend again next year.
Pickett, Demons cop huge 2025 penalty
The AFL Match Review has handed down its punishment to Kossie Pickett and it’s horrible news for the Demons’ 2025 campaign.
Pies to get busy as McRae reveals trade priority
Pending a miracle, Collingwood will become the third reigning premier in four years to miss out on the finals. So, a big trade and free agency period awaits – what do the Pies need?
Pies sign off on premiership defence in style
Collingwood signed off on its premiership defence with a commanding win over Melbourne in a dramatic match that featured a lightning delay and a 65-minute last quarter.
Gawn maintains ruck mantle, Daicos delivers: Friday SuperCoach takeaways
Extreme weather conditions made for a dramatic outing that could seal Daicos’ first Brownlow Medal and win the SuperCoach Grand Final for many. Recap all the action from the first game of SuperCoach grand final week.
Pie skipper concussed in latest AFL drama
Prior to lightning halting play at the MCG, the AFL’s latest head-high shot divided opinion and highlighted a major issue in footy.
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