Collingwood Magpies

McRae knows where Pies need to improve, but Lyon questions if premiers can ‘flick the switch’

Craig McRae has spoken about the struggles of the winless premiers, coming as the Saints look set to welcome back a star defender to face the Magpies in a key Thursday night clash at the MCG.

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5 hours ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies

Almanac Footy: The Federation Cup: Collingwood v Carlton.

Callum Quirk recalls the time in 2001 when he was a poster boy for a TAC campaign, their sponsorship of the Collingwood FC, and tossing the coin before the bounce of the ball at the Collingwood v Carlton match playing for the Federation Cup.

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8 hours ago, The Footy Almanac, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

“Watch this space”: Pies confident of bouncing back hard against Saints

Collingwood is confident of bouncing back against St Kilda in Round 2 after a strong session on the track early in the week. The Magpies underwent a heavy training session at the AIA Centre on Tuesday morning, eager to turnaround their 0-2 start. A little over 48 hours out from the Saints fixture at...

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10 hours ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

Wilson raises issue with Magpies exit

Caroline Wilson believes there is more behind the exit of Clare Pettyfor from Collingwood than the Magpies are letting on.

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11 hours ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies

Structure or hunger? Magpies under the microscope

Darcy Moore leads a defeated Collingwood off the MCG after last Friday night’s loss to Sydney. Photo: AFL MEDIA If you’re a student of football history, and a Collingwood supporter to boot, one statistic out of Round One might have you worried even more than the Magpies’ 0-2 win-loss record. It’s...

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14 hours ago, Footyology, Collingwood Magpies

‘It’s wrong’: Shock twist in Demons ‘poaching’ claim as lid lifted on exec’s Pies exit

The reported ‘poaching’ of a respected Collingwood executive to Melbourne has raised eyebrows, with a veteran journalist claiming “it’s wrong” to paint it the way the Pies supposedly have.

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14 hours ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies, Melbourne Demons

Cornes calls on Pies to mirror Cats

Kane Cornes says Geelong's strong recruiting after winning the 2022 flag should be something reigning premiers Collingwood strive towards after an 0-2 start.

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15 hours ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies, Geelong Cats

High press, high reward: Did the Swans give the footy world a blueprint for beating Collingwood?

Having a plan is one thing, being able to execute is another. But on Friday night, the Swans borrowed a tactic used successfully by the Brisbane Lions last year, and their high press again brought the Magpies unstuck.

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16 hours ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

Collingwood or Brisbane? David King picks the 0-2 Grand Finalist he'd rather be

Both of last year’s Grand Finalists Collingwood and Brisbane have started the year poorly with 0-2 starts to the 2024 campaign. After the sides finished first and second both on the ladder and in the finals in 2023, it’s been a quick decline as they have failed to jump out of the blocks. The Magpies...

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1 day ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions, Collingwood Magpies

‘When it breaks down, it looks awful’: Pies’ key issue laid bare ... but great not buying into flag ‘hangover’

Reigning premier Collingwood might be 0-2 to start the AFL season. But North Melbourne legend David King has a simple message: Don’t panic yet.

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1 day ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

The Buck Stops Here: Pies & Lions struggle, remarkable Swans, McKay's goal kicking & more

Round 1 of the 2024 AFL season is in the books and there is plenty to take out of it. Former Collingwood coach and superstar Nathan Buckley has put together his takeaways in The Buck Stops Here. On his mind this week were the failures of the Grand Finalists, the remarkable Swans, Harry McKay's goal...

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1 day ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions, Collingwood Magpies

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview: Back to work?

Not quite the start to the season Cam Hooke's Collingwood Life 2024 was expecting with their second straight defeat. He looks positively towards their Round 2 match against the Saints.

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2 days ago, The Footy Almanac, Collingwood Magpies

Pies slammed for 'lazy' act

Collingwood has been accused of a premiership hangover after a poor act against Sydney.

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3 days ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies

AFL MRO: Collingwood forward charge for tripping attempt

The Match Review Officer has handed down one charge from Friday night's game.

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3 days ago, Zero Hanger, Collingwood Magpies

“Very average commodity”: Moore in the gun as King reveals Collingwood’s big issues

Are we witnessing a premiership hangover from the Collingwood Football Club? It's the question on everyone's mind. Craig McRae’s side have had a shocking start to the season losing to the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans in successive weeks where they’ve produced a style of football that we haven’t...

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3 days ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies

McRae opens up on Mitchell’s ‘grumbling’ ankle injury, flags selection changes after Pies’ 0-2 start

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Tom Mitchell has been battling a “grumbling” ankle injury despite being managed in the team’s 33-point loss to Sydney as the reigning premiers fell to 0-2 to start 2024.

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3 days ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

‘Want to apologise’: Pies boss says sorry as celebrations foiled … but insists no premiership hangover

Don’t call it a premiership hangover, and don’t call it a rude awakening.

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3 days ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

McRae flags changes to Pies Round 2 team, hits back at Mitchell suggestions

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hinted at changes to his side going forward after the Magpies copped their second consecutive heavy defeat on Friday night, this time at the hands of the Sydney Swans. Only a late flurry saved McRae from the biggest defeat of his tenure at Collingwood, with the Magpies...

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3 days ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies

Premiership hangover? Why the Pies are flagging in quest for back to back

For the first time since his fledgling days as a Magpie, coach Craig McRae’s magic carpet ride has hit turbulence.

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3 days ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies

‘Hard to believe’: ‘Lazy’ Pies exposed as curious high-five leaves pundits perplexed

Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis believes Collingwood players “turned their toes up” against Sydney on Friday night as he exposed several “lazy” Magpies defensive efforts, including a curious mid-play high-five.

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3 days ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

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