Magpies tear into Langdon
After Ed Langdon's pre-game jab at Collingwood, the Magpies players made sure not to miss him in his first contest
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AFL round 21 LIVE updates: Melbourne v Collingwood in a massive Friday night clash
It’s a cold night at the MCG, but the footy is bound to be hot. Reigning premiers Melbourne come up against Collingwood on a hot winning streak.
LIVE AFL: Hot Pies seek top-two spot, revenge after Demon’s ‘one-trick pony’ claim
Melbourne is seeking revenge against Collingwood in a Friday night blockbuster with huge top-four ramifications at the MCG.
‘What’s the other option?’: Debate erupts over Pies’ $3m bid as great says young gun is ‘not ready’
AFL legends David King and Kane Cornes have debated whether Collingwood’s $3 million offer to Lions free agent Dan McStay is worthwhile for the Magpies.
Swans pair floated as potential Magpies trade options instead of McStay
Collingwood appears the likely destination for Daniel McStay should he depart Brisbane at year’s end. The Magpies have reportedly offered the Lions free agent a five-year deal worth close to $600,000 a season. McStay has kicked 16 goals in as many appearances this season and hasn’t troubled the scorers...
The 4 certainties for Melbourne versus Collingwood
Labelling something a ‘certainty’ in any sport is fraught with danger. But we’ll attempt to find some anyway. Here is what we consider certainties for Friday night’s clash between Melbourne and Collingwood: Fritsch to kick multiple goals Bayley Fritsch is leading Melbourne’s goalkicking with 43 majors...
‘One-trick pony’: Dee’s cheeky dig at Pies
Melbourne winger Ed Langdon has called Collingwood a “one-trick pony” ahead of Friday night’s MCG blockbuster.
‘All duck, no dinner’: Demon Langdon’s frank assessment of Pies
Ed Langdon has lit a fuse ahead of one of the most anticipated Melbourne v Collingwood matches in decades, declaring the in-form Magpies can be “all duck, no dinner” and the Demons will be primed to end the Magpies’ winning streak.
‘All duck, no dinner’: Dees star makes stunning call on ‘one-trick pony’ Pies
Melbourne star Ed Langdon has labelled Collingwood “a bit of a one-trick pony at times” despite the side’s 10-match winning streak, raising the stakes of Friday night’s blockbuster clash at the MCG.
“One-trick pony”: Demon lights the fuse ahead of Magpies blockbuster
Melbourne wingman Ed Langdon has lit the fuse ahead of his side’s blockbuster against Collingwood. Speaking ahead of Friday’s night clash, Langdon says the Magpies are “a bit of a one-trick pony” and are “all duck, no dinner” in the way they play. The Demons lost to Collingwood by 26 points on Queen’s...
McRae discusses Collingwood’s next potential captains
Craig McRae believes Collingwood has numerous candidates to succeed Scott Pendlebury as the club’s captain. Pendlebury is 34 years of age and while he is contracted for 2023, there’s every chance the Pies veteran steps down for what may be his final year in the system. With that in mind, McRae was...
McGuane: Key calls that will decide Pies v Dees
There are plenty of questions heading into Friday night’s blockbuster clash between Melbourne and Collingwood.
Brown to make return against Collingwood, Parfitt pens two-year extension
Ben Brown will return to Melbourne’s side to face Collingwood, and coach Simon Goodwin says his team is at full strength, while young gun Brandan Parfitt has penned a two-year extension with Geelong.
Rival club flags interest in Dons skipper as Collingwood big man hits games trigger
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell could be enticed north to finish his career, while a Collingwood big man has secured a new contract for 2023. AFL Media’s Cal Twomey joined SEN Breakfast on Thursday morning to provide updates on several players. One of those was Bombers skipper Heppell, who remains unsigned...
September comes early for Melbourne and Collingwood in blockbuster finals preview
The finals have come early for both Melbourne and Collingwood on Friday night, with their ladder positions meaning that if the finals were to begin this weekend, they’d be contesting a qualifying final at the MCG. Going into Round 21, the Dees and Pies sit in second and third place on the ladder...
The “warning sign” in Collingwood’s McStay pursuit and the AFL’s ‘contract con’
Kane Cornes wonders what Collingwood would be thinking after watching Brisbane’s Dan McStay play on the weekend. The Magpies continue to be linked with the Lions forward with some reports suggesting they have offered the 27-year-old a five-year deal worth $600,000 per season. While the Pies are in need...
AFL Trade Whispers: Another suitor emerges for star Pies ruck; rival identifies fringe Crow as possible trade target
Another rival club has been linked to Brodie Grundy, while St Kilda’s interest in his teammate hasn’t cooled.
“Why not Collingwood?” Kingy backs Pies
AFL: David King praised the running efforts of the Collingwood team, and what they are doing better "than the competition"
There’s ‘no reason’ Collingwood can’t win the flag as shades of Baby Bombers emerge
There is “no reason” why Collingwood can’t win the 2022 premiership, according to David King, with the club even compared to the ‘Baby Bombers’ of 1993.
Collingwood coach provides Grundy injury update
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has provided an injury update on Brodie Grundy. McRae confirmed Grundy reported ankle soreness after his return game in the VFL last week. Grundy trained on Tuesday, however, he is still experiencing soreness around the ankle. McRae says the ruckman won’t play in the AFL...