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[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] Collingwood coach Craig McRae has rubbished criticism of his team’s prolonged premiership celebrations after his former mentor Leigh Matthews urged the club to “stop revisiting what happened six months ago” in response to the timing of its premiership documentary release. It came as he confirmed debutant Charlie Dean and John Noble would face GWS … Read more
[ad_1] Opening Round is here, with the AFL returning this week. The eight clubs opening the season face several key selection conundrums and injury voids to fill otherwise. Get the latest selection and injury news ahead of Opening Round in AFL Team Tips! The only place to watch every game of AFL’s Opening Round is … Read more
[ad_1] As Brayden Maynard recounted after Charlie Cameron’s late goal in the 2023 Grand Final, “I remember going into my own head.” You sense a few of his Collingwood teammates might’ve done the same. Of course, only five years prior, roughly half the Magpies side had suffered the most heartbreaking of losses in the 2018 … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood coach Craig McRae says an embarrassing mid-season defeat in 2022 was the turning point that sparked a change in his attitude and helped drive the Magpies to a flag. The premiership mentor said he “couldn’t get out of bed” the morning after a heavy 48-point loss to the Western Bulldogs in round 9, … Read more
[ad_1] Clayton Oliver won’t feature in Melbourne’s last tune-up for Round 1 – and will instead likely to play in the VFL game earlier – as the Demons and Carlton announced their squads for Wednesday night’s AAMI Community Series game. In addition to Oliver, Harrison Petty, Lachie Hunter and recruit Shane McAdam are also absent … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood and Richmond will do battle at Ikon Park on Tuesday night in their final dress rehearsals before Opening Round. The Magpies are taking precautionary measures with a pair of premiership heroes who also sat out last Wednesday’s match simulation against North Melbourne. The Tigers, meanwhile, have shelved a premiership trio of their own … Read more
[ad_1] You’ve heard of ‘Bazball’ and ‘Angeball’. Now, say hello and welcome to ‘Northball’ – a speedy, direct gamestyle North Melbourne hopes will not only excite supporters, but lead to more wins. The Kangaroos on Wednesday unleashed a quick, high-handball approach during their match simulation against Collingwood that saw them generate exciting chains and, more … 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] We’re just weeks away from Opening Round and the 2024 AFL home and away season. A host of clubs will line up vastly different after busy off-seasons, while plenty of fresh faces should also be unearthed. Foxfooty.com.au predicts every club’s 23-man squad for its first game of the season, taking into account injuries and … Read more