Collingwood Magpies

Defying 48yr history, ageing stars and a bold trade: Big issues facing Pies … and what’s real and not

Collingwood finds itself in uncharted waters under Craig McRae.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

‘Too much cheese on your lasagne’: McRae’s bizarre metaphor to sum up ‘sloppy’ Pies’ 0-3 start

Collingwood are serving up a most unappetising dish so far in their AFL premiership defence. Thursday night’s upset loss to St Kilda at the MCG leaves the Magpies in a 0-3 hole and coach Craig McRae says some of their best players aren’t doing the basics properly. He’s likened...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Collingwood Magpies

Saints ‘concerned’ after Wood’s sickening injury setback as Pies’ ‘signatures’ picked apart

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Mason Wood also has a suspected broken collarbone after a distressing fall from a marking contest in Thursday night’s win over Collingwood.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

Craig McRae puts Pies leaders on notice over ‘fundamental errors’ amid 0-3 hole

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put senior premiership Magpies on notice as he lamented basic skill errors which have plagued his side in its 0-3 start to the season.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

Cats, Pies set to cash in on footy family ties

This weekend, three sons of ex-AFL players with distinguished records are likely to take to the field for the talent-rich Geelong Falcons, who since inception have served a virtual farm team for the Cats.

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1 week ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies, Geelong Cats

‘Rusty and clunky’: McRae says Magpies’ stars too sloppy in Saints loss

The reigning premiers have slumped to three straight losses and now go to the Gabba to play last year’s grand finalists Brisbane.

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1 week ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

‘Really disrespectful’: Older Pies ‘haven’t come to the party’ as great slams ‘really poor’ issues

An “on the up” St Kilda outfit has consigned Collingwood to the dreaded 0-3 start to the season it was desperately trying to avoid, with an AFL icon declaring the Magpies “weren’t prepared” to physically commit.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

After two exhilarating seasons, Collingwood have been studied and stripped bare

A third successive loss – this time to St Kilda – represents a major premiership hangover. Do the Magpies have the quality of greats to bounce back?The 1991 AFL season started on 22 March and for Collingwood it began with a 12-goal win. But their season ended up being one of the more notable – and in...

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1 week ago, The Guardian, Collingwood Magpies

Footy Fix: Fly’s Pies have officially been worked out – but that’s just the start of their problems

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is drowned;The best lack all conviction, while the worstAre full of passionate intensity. To be honest, I didn’t think I’d need to invoke...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Collingwood Magpies

FINAL TEAMS: St Kilda vs Collingwood – Round 2, 2024

TEAM NEWS: St Kilda and Collingwood have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

AFL live updates St Kilda, Collingwood remember Spud ahead of MCG clash

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood looks to end their win-less start to the season against St Kilda at the MCG.

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1 week ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

Winless Pies staring down horror 17-year record as Saints honour great on big stage — LIVE

Collingwood is desperate to avoid a woeful 0-3 start to its premiership defence as St Kilda’s biggest home game of the year - and chance to make a major statement - arrives.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

The Pies needing to step up, the draftee flying under the radar: The AFL players to watch for Round 2

We’ve named the players to keep an eye on this weekend.

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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Collingwood Magpies

St Kilda v Collingwood – Round 2 AFL Team Lists

ST KILDA v COLLINGWOOD Thursday March 21, 7.30pm at the MCG SAINTS B: J. Battle, Z. Cordy, C. Wilkie HB: L. Stocker, J. Sincalir, N. Wanganeen-Milera C: M. Wood, S. Ross, B. Hill HF: D. Wilson, L. Henry, M. Owens F: C. Sharman, M. King, T. Membrey FOLL: R. Marshall, J. Steele – C, M. Phillipou I/C:...

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1 week ago, Big Footy, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

“If I was Darcy, I’d be taking offence”: Magpies captain called on to step up against Saints

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore should be offended by recent commentary surrounding his club and should be taking ownership in turning his side’s slow start around. That’s the belief of former GWS captain and defender Phil Davis who wants to see Moore be the player who steps up against St Kilda on Thursday...

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1 week ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies, St Kilda Saints

Lyon diagnoses the issue behind Collingwood’s dysfunctional forward line

Garry Lyon has highlighted where he thinks Collingwood have been most disappointing in their 0-2 start to the 2024 season. Coming off a premiership, some think that the Magpies simply aren’t as hungry as they were in 2023, but Lyon isn’t sure that’s the case. Magpies coach Craig McRae was certain that...

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1 week ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies

‘You become the hunted’: Early losses have Pies on back foot in bid for back-to-back AFL premierships

As Geelong champion Tom Hawkins was travelling to the MCG on St Patrick’s Day last year, he was bracing for an onslaught from Collingwood and the mighty Magpie army.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

“If I was McRae…”: How Hodge would use Lyon’s ‘flick a switch’ comments to motivate Pies

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon isn’t concerned about Collingwood flicking the switch after the reigning premiers started the season 0-2. Lyon’s Saints take on the Magpies on Thursday night at the MCG and was asked about whether he felt his opposition could immediately return to their flag-winning form this...

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1 week ago, SEN, Collingwood Magpies

Why there is 'friction' is Pies footy department

There are tensions between key figures at Collingwood in Graham Wright's absence, as Brendan Bolton steps up.

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1 week ago, The Age, Collingwood Magpies

‘All at sea’: Where Pies have been badly ‘exposed’; big shift key to flag bounce back: Blowtorch

It’s the area the reigning premiers are getting “exposed,” and you sense holds the key to improving their overall game.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies

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