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[ad_1] Premiership defender Jeremy Howe is set to open his season against Sydney for Collingwood as coach Craig McRae demanded his players do the “simple things” better in pursuit of the first win of their title defence. Howe, who missed the opening round loss to GWS, completed training including a lengthy match simulation on Wednesday … Read more
[ad_1] The AFL’s inaugural Opening Round is officially in the books, and we’re all over the weekend’s biggest talking points. We witnessed a miraculous comeback at the Gabba and a Giant upset among a host of other eye-catching moments from the weekend. The big issues from Opening Round of the 2024 AFL season analysed in … Read more
[ad_1] Following months of pre-season chatter and banter back-and-forth, the Giants and Magpies will finally take to the field and let their football do the talking at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday. Extra anticipation for this clash was ignited after Collingwood’s Mason Cox dubbed GWS’ home venue a “showground for livestock” last November, with Giants CEO … Read more
[ad_1] Premiers Collingwood get their defence underway with their first serious hitout of the 2024 season, as Alastair Clarkson’s North Melbourne attempt to begin their climb back to contention. The Magpies (18-5, 127% last year) will be without a substantial portion of their Grand Final side but have Josh Daicos back after an interrupted pre-season, … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood premiership defender Nathan Murphy will remain on a “modified training program” and miss the club’s two upcoming practice matches, with his return to the field unclear. Murphy was cleared to continue his AFL career by an expert concussion medical panel late last year after suffering his latest concussion in the Magpies’ grand final … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly has defended the decision to allow Nathan Murphy to continue his AFL career despite repeated concussion, saying player welfare is paramount. Murphy was cleared to continue his career by an expert concussion medical panel late last year after suffering his latest concussion in the AFL Grand Final last September. Kelly … Read more
[ad_1] The 2024 season hasn’t even started yet – but planning for 2025 and beyond is well and truly underway inside AFL clubs. The best list management teams do years of work, looking down the line at potential free agent and trade targets, plus figuring out who they need to re-sign and who they can … Read more