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Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.

Bontempelli officially back for the Bulldogs: AFL experts’ tips and teams

It’s official: the star Western Bulldogs player has been named to return this week after a calf injury. Here are the teams for round six.

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Nick Daicos was nothing short of brilliant for the visiting Magpies.

How the Daicos boys dominated the battle of brothers: Four things learnt in the Lions’ defeat

Even Pies coach Craig McRae was blown away by what the Daicos brothers produced under Thursday night lights against his former club.

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The Magpies just thumped the Lions at the Gabba, and this incident could make matters worse for the premiers

Collingwood have made a statement, thumping Brisbane Lions by 52 points on their own turf on the Thursday night stage at the Gabba.

  • Scott Spits
Steele Sidebottom and Scott Pendlebury after they broke the record earlier this season for the most games played together as teammates.

The difference between this Good Old Collingwood and last year’s

Star Magpies ruckman Darcy Cameron says two factors are behind his side’s improvement in the opening stages of the season: enhanced belief, and the addition of seasoned recruits.

  • Jake Niall
The future of premiership stars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver remains the subject of discussion.

Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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Tom Atkins is a vital cog in the Geelong machine.

The unheralded Cat helping one of the AFL’s best midfield duos shine: Key takeouts from round five

Also in this week’s edition of key takeouts, what to make of the Blues after their first win of the season, and the fixture the AFL should run back next season.

  • Jon Pierik
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The Magpies’ Ned Long was strong in the contest.

Hot streak: Connected Pies outmuscle Swans for 10th straight win at Adelaide Oval

Collingwood have bounced back from their opening round thrashing and head to Brisbane to take on the Lions full of confidence.

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Beau McCreery in the thick of the action with his Magpies teammates.

Magpies unveil ‘ferocious’ new midfielder as Swans sweat on Amartey hamstring scan

The Magpies were simply far too good for Sydney in their Gather Round clash at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.

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Collingwood influencers Paul Licuria (front left), Jodie Sizer , Eddie McGuire, Jordan De Goey (back left), and Sally Capp.

‘Never talked about this’: The power struggle that moved a Collingwood great to tears

Money is not a pressing concern for Collingwood, but the Magpies have grappled with a more destructive force.

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Harry McKay at training with Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps.

Carlton prepare for McKay’s Gather Round return; Brad Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching

Carlton could welcome back Coleman medallist Harry McKay this round. Meanwhile, Ken Hinkley has spoken about his side’s rivalry with the Hawks and Brad Scott has a dire coaching warning.

  • Andrew Wu and Roy Ward

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