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.
Collingwood finds itself in uncharted waters under Craig McRae.
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...
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.
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.
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.
The reigning premiers have slumped to three straight losses and now go to the Gabba to play last year’s grand finalists Brisbane.
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.
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...
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...
TEAM NEWS: St Kilda and Collingwood have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?
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.
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.
We’ve named the players to keep an eye on this weekend.
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:...
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...
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...
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.
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...
There are tensions between key figures at Collingwood in Graham Wright's absence, as Brendan Bolton steps up.
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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