Keyword "Collingwood Magpies" - List of latest news (194 results)

03:40 Magpies cop Anzac Day injury blow

Collingwood will “shuffle the decks” for the club’s Anzac Day showdown with Essendon after star captain Darcy Moore was ruled out with an ear issue.

09/04 Pies’ cautious approach with ‘frustrated’ star

Collingwood is erring on the side of caution with injury-plagued matchwinner Jordan De Goey as he battles a “reasonably minor” ankle injury.

01/04 Headaches loom for Pies after big return for Blues blockbuster

Collingwood is facing “some headaches” at the selection table ahead of Thursday night’s clash with Carlton after coach Craig McRae declared his side full strength.

21/03 Western Bulldogs defender’s new look becomes instant meme

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb has found himself in the spotlight on several occassions on Friday night at the MCG.

17/03 ‘He’s had enough’: Cornes drops damning Ken Hinkley truth

Ken Hinkley’s tenure as the coach of Port Adelaide is coming under increasing scrutiny in the wake of the club’s horror round one display.

14/03 AFL premiers rocked by tragedy, surprise plan to unleash Levi Ashcroft

The Brisbane Lions get their premiership defence underway against the Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday afternoon after Cyclone Alfred forced their season opener against Geelong to be postponed.

10/03 Kane Cornes slammed for ‘worst take of the year’ about Nick Daicos

Kane Cornes’ criticism of Nick Daicos’ off-season has been described as the polarising AFL commentator’s “worst take of the year”.

10/03 Alarming footage exposes Collingwood stars amid AFL finals reality check

Collingwood’s star midfield has been challenged for not running both ways in Sunday’s Opening Round defeat to GWS amid concerns whether its ageing group still possesses the hunger to contend.

09/03 Horror scenes bring GWS Giants game to a standstill

The AFL was brought to a standstill on Sunday afternoon when Giants big man Kieren Briggs came off second best in a marking contest.

17/02 Ex-AFL player dumped from local footy club as historic child sex charges surface

Former AFL player Josh Hill has been stood down by his local footy club after being charged with historic child sex offences in WA.

12/02 Dogs prepare for life without star

The Western Bulldogs have prepared this pre-season to play without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan who remains away from the club amid personal challenges and will show a glimpse of its “adapted” forward line in front of a packed house on Saturday.

16/12 Welcome to Country report stirs up social media backlash

A social media storm has erupted after reports emerged the Melbourne Storm would scrap many of its Welcome to Country ceremonies.

05/12 Eddie McGuire makes unthinkable move as media mogul’s secret revealed

If viewers ever thought Eddie McGuire’s days as a media mogul were slipping, they’re now getting a reality check.

05/10 Gold Coast Suns’ Pick 13 could unlock Dan Houston move as multiple Victorian clubs circle | AFL trade news

A bevy of clubs — including a pair of Victorian powerhouses — are ‘fiercely chasing’ the prized draft pick that could unlock a Dan Houston trade.

17/09 Surprise contender emerges for axed Blues forward

A “serious contender” has emerged for delisted Carlton forward Jack Martin while an “honest conversation” has cast doubt over the future of a popular Blues player.

05/09 Harry McKay opens up on ‘collateral damage’ in Petracca trade drama

Blues star Harry McKay has opened up on being the “collateral damage” in the Christian Petracca trade saga.

14/08 How Hawks timed finals run to perfection as Blues and Bombers collapsed in AFL season like no other

In an AFL season where the gap between the best and worst has been minuscule at times, timing the run into the finals has been more important as ever. Here are the teams that have done it to perfection while others have missed the mark.

09/08 Live: Swans aiming to arrest alarming slump as Magpies hope to keep finals dream alive in crucial clash

An alarming recent slide has seen Sydney's three-game lead at the top of the AFL ladder evaporate. Tonight, the ladder leaders face Collingwood, with the reigning premiers needing a win to keep their slim finals chances alive. Follow live.

06/05 Pies hit with forward injury crisis

Crucial Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek has suffered a hamstring strain and will miss at least a fortnight as the Magpies are forced into a major revamp of their forward line.

04/05 Collingwood’s Lachie Schultz in the spotlight over ‘rabbit punch’ to Blake Acres

Collingwood recruit Lachie Schultz is set to come under scrutiny from the MRO for a brain fade strike to Carlton’s Blake Acres during Friday night’s clash.

04/05 ‘Our little b*tch’: Collingwood legend Dane Swan brutally trolls Blues

Collingwood great Dane Swan just couldn’t help himself after the Pies secured a nailbiting win over longtime rival Carlton on Friday night.

02/05 ‘Read the room’: Interview stuns AFL world

A top footy coach has been met with backlash after voicing support for the return of a suspended player to the AFL, amid national conversations around behaviour towards women.

25/04 Dons, Pies can’t be split after wild Anzac Day clash

Both produced moments of sheer brilliance but Kyle Langford and Jamie Elliott will lose sleep over late missed chances as Essendon and Collingwood drew on Anzac Day for the first time in 29 years.

25/04 Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury caught in X-rated Anzac Day moment

Collingwood’s all-time great Scott Pendlebury was caught making an expletive-laden comment during the Anzac Day ceremony at the MCG.

20/04 Collingwood’s monumental comeback stuns Port Adelaide

Collingwood has provided a scary glimpse of its premiership best, dismantling a stunned Port Adelaide with a breathtaking post-quarter-time blitz as part of a commanding 72-point turnaround.

20/04 ‘Mark my words’: Why one ‘scary’ word is terrifying the AFL

One word has AFL teams absolutely terrified.

17/04 Photo ban handed down as one AFL club closes in on Bailey Smith

Collingwood is “the clear frontrunner” to land Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith in the 2024 trade period, with Pies players copping a “photo ban” with the star.

09/04 AFL demands answer as Jordan De Goey sprung in ‘bizarre’ act

The AFL has reportedly demanded answers from Collingwood after Jordan De Goey was sprung by TV cameras.

02/04 Craig McRae divulges post-loss Collingwood texts that left him ‘in tears’

Craig McRae has opened up about an emotional car ride home after Collingwood’s Round 2 loss to St Kilda.

27/03 Lions great calls for Zorko switch

Former Lions star Luke Hodge has called for veteran Dayne Zorko to spend more time in a depleted Brisbane defence.

22/03 AFL great David King slams Collingwood’s senior players

North Melbourne’s dual premiership winner David King is one of the more respected voices in the AFL and when he speaks up, people usually listen.

21/03 ‘Really disrespectful’: Greats slam Magpies as ‘really poor’ issue called out

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.

21/03 Sickening scenes as St Kilda midfielder knocked out cold

Horror scenes have unfolded during the first quarter of the Thursday night contest between St Kilda and Collingwood at the MCG.

15/03 ‘Disgrace’: Footy fans call out MCG exodus as Swans run riot

It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Collingwood fans as the Magpies unfurled their 2023 premiership flag.

09/03 Mason Cox’s antics cause meltdown as move backfires

D-Grade comedy, indeed.

23/02 Collingwood player torched for ending Angus Brayshaw’s career

Collingwood premiership star Brayden Maynard found himself under attack on Thursday following the shock retirement of Angus Brayshaw.

20/02 Australian sports star outed as ‘Cox blocker’ at Taylor Swift concert

Cox outted himself as a Swiftie last year when he landed his tickets to the concert, taking to social media to write: “I want to sincerely apologize in advance for who has tickets behind me at the …

20/02 Pies throw Tom Hawkins under the bus in hilarious Taylor Swift ‘stitch up’

Australia has caught Taylor Swift fever — and footy players aren’t immune.

12/02 Huge surge in AFL million-dollar men

The average AFL player wage moved close to $450,000 in 2023 with a record 19 players earning at least $1 million amid a cash boom for the league.

29/01 Pies defender misses training over early morning car crash

Collingwood premiership star Brayden Maynard was involved in an early morning car crash on the Mornington Peninsula on Monday.

08/12 ‘Lowest point’: Netball star’s big demand amid feud

Australian netball legend Joyce Brown has demanded the top brass at Netball Australia be sacked and held accountable for throwing the sporting body into turmoil.

26/11 Super Netball players boycott Australian Netball Awards over pay dispute

Super Netball players boycotted the Australian Netball Awards on Saturday in the latest ugly chapter of the ongoing pay dispute between the playing group and the governing body.

19/10 Collingwood deny players involved in explicit viral video

Collingwood has publicly denied swirling rumours around a current and former player being involved in an explicit viral video.

18/10 ‘Red flags’ exposed in as Hawks land Jack Ginnivan in trade ‘steal’

Hawthorn has secured a trade “steal”, according to Fox Footy’s David King, after landing “diamond in the rough” Jack Ginnivan on a reported four-year deal.

17/10 Marty Sheargold allegedly involved in incident at AFL grand final

It’s been reported that comedian and Triple M radio host, Marty Sheargold, was involved in a messy incident at the AFL grand final on September 30.

17/10 AFL Trade Period live: Carlton quietly moving on big deal

It’s the pointy end of the AFL Trade Period and there are still a host of deals that remain in limbo heading into Wednesday’s deadline.

16/10 Buckley says Collingwood made huge Grundy mistake

Brodie Grundy’s contract situation has proven a major and lasting issue for the Collingwood Football Club.

11/10 Collingwood cult hero kept massive secret before sudden exit

Former Collingwood vice captain Taylor Adams first reached out to Sydney before the AFL Grand Final, the Swans say.

09/10 Fremantle set to play hardball after Schultz’s shock request

Fremantle footy boss Peter Bell says there is a “very strong possibility” Lachie Schultz remains in the west in 2024, after the forward asked for a trade to Victoria for family reasons.

07/10 WAG’s awkward red carpet moment

The wife of a AFL player had an awkward moment on the red carpet at the football club’s awards night after her dress revealed more than she bargained for.

05/10 Collingwood axe cult hero after grand final victory

Delisting season is in full effect, and as clubs around the league announce their various list changes, one Collingwood cult player has gotten ahead of the curve and broken the news of his own delisting.

02/10 ‘It’s ridiculous’: Collingwood coach refuses to wear medal as debate rages over AFL ‘tyranny’

The AFL’s premiership medal debated has been reignited, with growing calls for coaches and players who didn’t take part in a Grand Final win to receive medals.

02/10 ‘What have you done?’: Craig McRae’s hilarious admission on bombshell baby news

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae never meant to reveal that his daughter had been born on the morning of the Grand Final.

02/10 Director comes clean as Channel 7 miss ‘iconic’ KISS guitar smash

Grand Final weekends do not get much better than the 2023 AFL and NRL deciders, from the play on the field to the entertainment beforehand and everything in between.

01/10 $3m tug-of-war between Grand Finalists for Crows star defender

The Grand Final’s final siren ended one season, but officially marked the beginning of another.

30/09 Collingwood youngster melts hearts in Nick Daicos medal presentation

On a day when most Collingwood players were being feted up and down the country, a youngster just about stole the show during the AFL Grand Final medal ceremony.

30/09 ‘Sack them’: Fans mad after broadcast fail

Disappointed fans have shared their frustration after the Seven news broadcast of the AFL grand final missed a crucial detail.

30/09 Absurd Grand Final scenes stun footy fans

It’s the biggest game of the year and in 2023 it has delivered and then some.

30/09 Seven slammed for missing key AFL detail

Disappointed fans have shared their frustration after the Seven news broadcast of the AFL grand final missed a crucial detail.

30/09 Aussies gather for AFL Grand Final

Excitement is brewing across Australia up for the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne today, with friends and families gathering in pubs and homes to watch the highly-anticipated clash between the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Magpies.

30/09 A suburban pub, a royal lineage, and the French national anthem — five quick conversation starters for the uninitiated footy fan today

Should the Lions win today, they'll belt out their theme song to the tune of the iconic La Marseillaise — and it's something the French government wasn't always happy about. Here are five fast facts to drop into footy conversations today.

29/09 AFL 2023 Grand Final ultimate guide: How to watch and stream

The excitement is building as we gear up for the 2023 AFL Grand Final. Whether you’re a diehard footy fan or just looking to catch the action, our ultimate guide has you covered.

29/09 Protesters block AFL grand final parade

Climate protesters have briefly disrupted the AFL grand final parade before being dragged away by security guards.

28/09 A mobile defence and the bogeymen from Brisbane: How this grand final will be won and lost

Brisbane has been Collingwood's bogey team, winning its last six against the Magpies. But grand final day, at the Lions' bogey ground the MCG, with 100,000 supporters heavily skewed towards the black and white, might be a different prospect.

28/09 Carrie Bickmore apologises to Brodie Grundy over mortifying blunder

Of all the reminders Brodie Grundy will get about not playing in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, Carrie Bickmore’s is the most savage.

28/09 Where you can shop this long weekend

Aussies across the country are gearing up for a relaxing few days as another long weekend appearoaches.

26/09 AFL legend pranks Pies fans at grand final training session

Carlton legend Brendan Fevola has gatecrashed Collingwood training ahead of this week’s AFL grand final - and in some style.

25/09 CEO clips Ticketek as members miss out in grand final shambles

Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has called for Ticketek to “improve their system” and wants an increase in allocation for club members after some weren’t allocated what were supposed to be guaranteed seats at Saturday’s AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

24/09 Collingwood coach’s Craig McRae’s baby news ahead of AFL Grand Final

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has another reason to celebrate as he tries to lead the Magpies to AFL premiership glory.

23/09 Brisbane curse hanging over rivals’ heads

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the second preliminary final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues.

23/09 Collingwood confirm brutal Grand Final heartbreak story

Collingwood has ruled out Dan McStay for next weekend’s grand final due to a knee injury in a heartbreaking story as it sweats on scans on Tom Mitchell’s troublesome back.

23/09 ‘Decisions were pathetic’: AFL great unloads on umpiring after crunch prelim

Hawthorn premiership captain Luke Hodge has labelled some of the umpiring in last night’s preliminary final “pathetic”.

22/09 Mason Cox jersey order leaves AFL fans stunned

Football fans were left scratching their heads during Collingwood’s thrilling one-point preliminary final win over GWS, with Mason Cox sent off at a crucial juncture.

22/09 ‘Game respects game’: Nick Daicos’ class act to Toby Greene

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has continued building his tremendous legacy at just 20-years-old as the Pies booked their place in the AFL Grand Final with a one-point win over the GWS Giants.

22/09 ‘Rips your soul out’: Tears after heartbreak amid Pies’ classy praise for ‘proud’ Giants

Shattered Giants captain Toby Greene says Friday night’s one-point preliminary final loss to Collingwood “really hurts” as the devastating nature of the defeat was laid bare in the rooms.

22/09 Eddie McGuire implores Pies fans to ‘scare s**t out of’ GWS

It’s time for one of the great weekends of the AFL season, preliminary final weekend, and we’ve got you covered with our live blog of all the big talking points.

22/09 GWS freebies on special Virgin flight to Melbourne cause a stir

The big, big sound from the West of the town is arresting everyone in sight, and sweeping the AFL world off its feet.

21/09 The ‘strong message’ driving GWS dream

Adam Kingsley has conceded there’s a “slight question” over the strength of ruckman Kieren Briggs’ shoulder as the GWS coach prepares to take an unchanged side into Friday’s preliminary final with Collingwood desperate to make up for past finals heartbreak.

21/09 ‘That is a scoop’: AFL great drops bombshell news with on air slip up

AFL great and Channel 7 sports presenter Tim Watson may have just let slip a big secret live on air.

20/09 Newest Aussie team locks in its name

The Melbourne Mavericks have vowed to “ do things our own way” after locking in the name, logo and colours of the newest team in Super Netball.

16/09 Jeremy Finlayson dropped for blockbuster clash amid wife’s cancer battle

Welcome to news.com.au’s coverage of the second AFL semi-final between Port Adelaide and Greater Western Sydney at the Adelaide Oval.

16/09 Finals heartbreak for important Pie

Collingwood has been dealt a major blow with Taylor Adams ruled out of the preliminary final after he suffered a hamstring strain at training on Friday.

14/09 No SOS to son of a gun for Carlton

Carlton has ruled out a return for Jack Silvagni against Melbourne on Friday night despite the versatile tall passing a fitness test this week.

12/09 Demons ‘disgusted’ amid fallout from Maynard hit as call to mum backfires

The Melbourne Demons are reportedly fuming amid the fallout around the Brayden Maynard hit on star midfielder Angus Brayshaw.

11/09 Brayden Maynard effort with injured victim backfires

Brayden Maynard’s visit to the home of Demon Angus Brayshaw has reportedly “angered” one Melbourne player who had to “leave the room” when the Collingwood defender arrived.

10/09 Horror update on Angus Brayshaw after latest concussion

Melbourne star Christian Petracca says teammate Angus Brayshaw is “not going great” after being concussed by Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard on Thursday night.

10/09 Nathan Buckley opens up on marriage breakdown in vulnerable interview

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has opened up on the traumatic breakdown of his marriage and the effects it has had on him as an individual looking for happiness in a vulnerable interview with News Corp.

09/09 ‘Unprecedented’: Tribunal intervention stuns AFL world as Pie now ‘landmark case’

Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard has been sent directly to the AFL Tribunal after an “unprecedented intervention” from new AFL footy boss Laura Kane.

08/09 Brayden Maynard sent directly to the AFL Tribunal

Collingwood star Brayden Maynard has been sent straight to the tribunal by the MRO, meaning his finals could be over for a collision with Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw, while Demon Jacob van Royen has copped a one-match suspension.

08/09 ‘Jumped off the ground’: Coach calls for ban

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says the fact Brayden Maynard “jumped off the ground” demanded the Collingwood defender be scrutinised by the match review panel for a hit on Demon Angus Brayshaw that left his player “shattered”.

07/09 ‘Ridiculous’ reaction to ‘footy act’ but Demons coach delivers ‘facts’

Brayden Maynard has defended his collision with Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw, calling it a “footy act” as the Collingwood star nervously awaits the MRO verdict ahead of his side’s preliminary final appearance in a fortnight’s time.

03/09 ‘Goodness me’: Chloe Molloy goals inspire Sydney Swans to first ever AFLW win

A pair of sensational second half goals from captain Chloe Molloy have inspired the Sydney Swans to their first ever win in the AFLW against their arch rivals.

27/08 AFL finals race going down to the wire

The race for the top eight is going to come down to the final game of the 2023 AFL season.

26/08 Dons’ $3m ‘elephant in the room’ trade reality as tough calls loom

Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis says Essendon is now in a position where it doesn’t have to “overpay” players amid uncertainty around star midfielder Darcy Parish and others’ futures.

13/08 Chaos set to unfold as the race to finals heats up

The finish line is within sight.

12/08 ‘Is that what you want to hear?’: Geelong coach Chris Scott bristles at AFL Finals question

Time is running out for Geelong in their quest to play finals football this year, but coach Chris Scott remains resolute in his faith that the Cats can finish in the top eight.

11/08 ‘Embarrassing’: AFL world left stunned as Jeremy Cameron gets away with murder

Players and fans were left stunned on Friday night by a bizarre passage of play in the Collingwood-Geelong clash that led to superstar Jeremy Cameron’s fifth goal.

11/08 Collingwood captain Darcy Moore subbed out with hamstring injury in win over Geelong

Collingwood’s premiership hopes have taken a significant blow with captain Darcy Moore subbed out early in their Round 22 clash over Geelong at the MCG.

10/08 Damien Hardwick’s first Gold Coast signing target emerges

The cart has been put before the horse at the Gold Coast Suns with Damien Hardwick’s first signing target revealed.

10/08 Premiership star calls it quits

Four-time premiership star and Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith has announced he’ll retire at the end of Geelong’s 2023 campaign.

06/08 Nick Daicos to miss finals football in huge Collingwood blow

Collingwood’s premiership hopes have taken a blow, with Brownlow Medal contender Nick Daicos ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury after the Magpies’ upset loss to Hawthorn on Saturday night.

06/08 ‘That’s rubbish’:‘Arrogant’ Pies taught lesson as Daicos claim exposed

Dual All-Australian Kane Cornes says Collingwood’s system “backfired” during Saturday’s shock loss to Hawthorn, suggesting Sam Mitchell’s 16th-placed side has shown a blueprint on how to beat the premiership favourites.

06/08 ‘Sucked in’: Nick Daicos slammed for ‘taking a dive’

Former Lions and Power star Tom Rockliff has ripped into Collingwood’s Nick Daicos after a moment during the Pies’ upset loss to Hawthorn saw the former inside midfielder seeing red.

02/08 ‘Given everything’: AFL retirees’ list grows

Aaron Hall has become the fourth AFL player this week and eighth for 2023 to announce his retirement, calling time on a 161-game career at North Melbourne and the Gold Coast Suns.

31/07 ‘Knows exactly what he’s done’: Daicos’ surprising ‘selfish’ acts blasted

Dual premiership player David King says Nick Daicos needs to cut back on moments of selfishness in his game or risk a “fracture” in Collingwood’s premiership tilt.

29/07 ‘What is that?’: AFL greats slam ‘bizarre, out of the blue’ crackdown

AFL greats have hit out at the “flick of a switch” dissent crackdown that saw two players marched for pointing at the big screen during Friday night’s clash between Carlton and Collingwood at the MCG.

28/07 Carlton flip the league on its head by taking down Collingwood

Carlton officially mean business in 2023.

23/07 AFL rocked by ‘abhorrent and disgusting’ abuse towards Port gun

Willie Rioli has received disgusting messages on social media after an apparent swipe to the head of a Collingwood player during the Magpies’ thrilling win over the Power.

22/07 Collingwood do it again after flying over the Power

Jamie Elliott and Collingwood have done it again.

21/07 Craig Hutchison’s SEN awarded Super Netball team licence

Media mogul Craig Hutchison has won the race for a licence for Super Netball’s eighth team that will replace Collingwood next season.

21/07 New Super Netball team revealed

The race to replace the defunct Collingwood Magpies in the Super Netball competition has been won by Craig Hutchison‘s Sports Entertainment Group.

15/07 Collingwood coach Craig McRae takes aim at the AFL

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has passionately renewed calls for the AFL to give clubs the ability to name their full selected team of 23 by Thursday night.

07/07 Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury breaks 15-year AFL record

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has broken the record for the most disposals in V/AFL history during Thursday night’s clash with the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

25/06 Ben Keays’ controversial act on Mason Cox in middle of brawl

Collingwood big man Mason Cox has had his $3000+ glasses ripped off his head as his side’s clash with Adelaide turned spiteful at the MCG.

25/06 Brutal all-in brawl mars MCG instant classic as Pies pip Crows

Collingwood have reclaimed top spot on the ladder after winning a winter classic by two points against Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday.

19/06 Donnell Wallam snubbed from Australia’s Netball World Cup team

Donnell Wallam has been left out of Australia’s squad for next month’s Netball World Cup in a brutal selection call.

19/06 Donnell Wallam snubbed from Australia’s Netball World Cup team

Donnell Wallam has been left out of Australia’s squad for next month’s Netball World Cup in a brutal selection call.

17/06 Collingwood, Ash Brazill win last ever Super Netball game in ‘fairytale finish’

Collingwood have pulled off an upset 65-62 win over the West Coast Fever in their last ever Super Netball game in a fairytale finish for the club.

13/06 Disgusting messages sent after heated post-siren AFL spat

Disgusting messages have been sent about Mason Cox in the aftermath of the Collingwood ruckman’s heated post-siren exchange.

12/06 ‘It wasn’t his decision!’: Ex-Magpie Brodie Grundy booed by Collingwood fans

Brodie Grundy was booed by Collingwood fans during the King’s Birthday clash, proving the Pies faithful have very short memories.

12/06 Aussie Hollywood royalty ‘stole the show’ at Fight MND Big Freeze slide

The ninth edition of the Big Freeze has been run and done, with a mixture of sporting stars, TV presenters and some Aussie Hollywood royalty going down the slide at the MCG.

09/06 AFL world mourns death of a star at 66

The AFL community is today mourning the death of former Collingwood and Richmond star Craig Stewart.

08/06 Sad rumour emerges after Nic Naitanui’s tough injury setback

Western Australian broadcaster Peter Vlahos has expressed his belief that AFL superstar Nic Naitanui has reached the end of his playing career.

05/06 Eagles delete Instagram post after taking shot at Jordan de Goey

Jordan de Goey has a date with the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday after the Collingwood star was directed straight through by Match Review Officer Michael Christian.

03/06 Jordan De Goey set for suspension after late hit on Elijah Hewett

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set for a stint on the sidelines after a late hit on West Coast’s Elijah Hewett during their clash at Optus Stadium.

03/06 ‘Cuts a little bit deeper’: Former Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis speaks on bombshell letter

Former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis says it was “tough to read” the bombshell open letter from ex-Hawks teammates as the families involved in the club’s racism investigation take their case to the Human Rights Commission.

31/05 Fallen netball giants primed for Grand Final after finding ‘missing piece of the puzzle’

There are just three rounds left in the Super Netball season and with the top four all but locked in, attention is shifting to finals and who can take out the premiership.

29/05 ‘Know jack-s**t about footy’: Off-field ‘meddling’ ruining Carlton a as Blue makes post-game plea

AFL great Jimmy Bartel has unloaded on off-field powerbrokers who “know jack-s**t about footy” for “meddling” with the club as it’s revealed a Carlton star made a post-game plea to the club’s president.

28/05 Milestone knee injury heartbreak for champion Magpie

The Magpies were too quick and too clean as they cruised to a 35-point win over North Melbourne, but their seventh win on the trot was marred by a knee injury to milestone man Steele Sidebottom.

25/05 Journalist Caroline Wilson tears ‘poor’ Collingwood to shreds

The Collingwood Magpies have landed in the crosshairs after making the brutal decision to cut its netball program.

25/05 Collingwood Magpies withdraw from Super Netball competition

Collingwood has withdrawn its Super Netball licence in a decision which could have widespread ramifications for the sport in Australia.

25/05 Pies makes massive final call

Collingwood has withdrawn its Super Netball licence in a decision which could have widespread ramifications for the sport in Australia.

23/05 Damien Hardwick in tears, reveals real reason for decision to quit Tigers

Damien Hardwick has explained his shock decision to quit Richmond effective immediately.

21/05 Punch spells Brownlow Medal disaster

Round 10 of the 2023 AFL season is in the books and for the first time all season long we’ve finally got some Brownlow Medal drama.

21/05 Heated confrontation as Carlton’s cracks deepen

Carlton have been on the hot seat in recent weeks and on Sunday things only got worse against Collingwood.

18/05 ‘Can’t have both’: Magpies urged to make crunch call and ‘go with the Australian’

Collingwood is in crisis mode on and off the court at the moment as the Magpies attempt to salvage some pride from the last five rounds of the Super Netball season.

17/05 Collingwood Magpies ‘haemorrhaging’, on brink of collapse in netball bombshell

The Collingwood Magpies are in serious danger of becoming the first Super Netball team to fold amid concerning reports the club is under financial distress.

16/05 AFL CEO firm on having Voice say

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the league must take a stance on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament because it is a “community organisation”.

14/05 Vixens ice siren-beating victory over Lightning

The Melbourne Vixens have held off a spirited Sunshine Coast comeback in Super Netball, with Kiera Austin sinking a game-winning two-pointer after the siren.

12/05 AFL world flipped upside down as premiers stunned by cellar-dwellers

The AFL world has been treated to one of the season’s biggest upsets with a Richmond performance that turned the clock back to the halcyon days of yellow and black dominance, running over a Geelong side that had been taking all before them after a slow start to the season.

12/05 Aussies ‘crazy’ not to consider Donnell Wallam as World Cup ‘X-factor’ dilemmas emerge

Bianca Chatfield says Donnell Wallam’s sensational form for the Queensland Firebirds could force Australian selectors to include her in the Diamonds’ squad for July’s Netball World Cup.

10/05 ‘If Buddy thinks it’s racist, it’s racist’: Only person who matters in booing furore

Indigenous AFL great Eddie Betts has explained there’s only one person who’s opinion really matters in the Buddy Franklin booing drama — and that’s Buddy Franklin.

09/05 Josh Daicos pulls off live radio prank on brother Nick

Josh Daicos finally got the edge over his younger brother Nick live on radio on Tuesday morning.

08/05 Collingwood release statement as AFL rallies around Buddy Franklin

Collingwood have apologised to Buddy Franklin after the AFL champion was booed by fans at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

08/05 ‘Bigotry’: Buckley slams baffling Buddy boos

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has called out the “ignorance and bigotry” of Magpie fans who booed Sydney superstar Lance Franklin after being baffled by the treatment he copped at the MCG.

04/05 Eddie McGuire says AFL missed trick to ‘own NSW’ during Magic Round

Eddie McGuire has called for the AFL to be “nimble” with its scheduling after missing a golden opportunity to have Sydney to itself.

02/05 ‘Tall poppy syndrome’: Criticism of ‘one-tricky pony’ West Coast Fever blasted

Sue Gaudion has launched an impassioned defence of Jamaican goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler, slamming critics that label the West Coast Fever a “one-trick pony”.

01/05 AFL officially announces Andrew Dillon as league’s next boss

The AFL has announced Andrew Dillon will be the next chief executive of the game.

30/04 ‘Dead set cheat’: AFL in meltdown after umpiring farce

Craig McRae said after Collingwood’s heart-stopping win over the Crows on Sunday night he “lost his mind” after a moment of farcical umpiring.

30/04 Collingwood pull off one-point thriller with another insane comeback win

Collingwood have pulled off another insane comeback to beat Adelaide 8.11 (59) to 7.16 (58) in a one-point thriller to move to the top of the AFL ladder.

25/04 Nick Daicos is the best second-year player the AFL has ever seen

Nick Daicos entered the AFL under gargantuan expectations.

25/04 Fans fume over glaring Anzac Day issue

Footy fans aren’t happy with the AFL as the biggest game on the calendar outside of finals is marred by an easily avoidable mistake.

25/04 Brodie Grundy reveals Max Gawn’s ‘selfless’ act before Tigers’ demolition job

It was this time last year Brodie Grundy played his final game for Collingwood after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the club’s Anzac Day win over Essendon.

24/04 Drama surrounds AFL’s Anzac Day judging panel

The Anzac Day medal is a highly prestigious and sought after piece of hardware for Collingwood and Essendon players.

18/04 ‘We love you’: AFL world erupts over photo of Indigenous football legends

A photo of Indigenous football legends Nicky Winmar and Eddie Betts has warmed the hearts of the footy world, with the pair embracing in front of the Western Stand at Adelaide Oval.

17/04 ‘Made example of’: St Kilda’s Anthony Caminiti faces six week ban at AFL tribunal

Footy legend Garry Lyon feared Anthony Caminiti was “going to be made an example of” over his shocking hit on Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy.

16/04 St Kilda youngster’s inexcusable off the ball brain fade

Young St Kilda star Anthony Caminiti looks set for a stint on the sidelines after a silly off the ball act against Collingwood on Sunday.

16/04 St Kilda player’s brutal snub of Jack Ginnivan is ice cold

Saints coach Ross Lyon was able to laugh about the moment Ben Baton went ice cold on Jack Ginnivan during Collingwood’s thrilling win on Sunday night in Adelaide.

16/04 Collingwood issues apology over Nicky Winmar racism disgrace

The Collingwood Football Club has issued a formal apology to AFL greats Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam.

12/04 Journos clash over tweets slamming Brian Taylor commentary

Journalists have reportedly clashed in the Carlton change rooms after the side’s Good Friday win over the Kangaroos.

11/04 Crisp escapes punishment for videos

Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says he does not know whether the AFL Integrity Unit asked Jack Crisp if he had taken illicit drugs in his interview on Tuesday.

07/04 ‘Going to be a big story’: No ‘magic solution’ to Magpies’ predicament

Collingwood’s depleted ruck stocks were exposed by the Brisbane Lions as Oscar McInerney took full advantage in his side’s blistering 33-point win at the Gabba on Thursday night.

06/04 Images emerge amid Jack Crisp leaked video scandal

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05/04 Collingwood’s Jack Crisp investigated over leaked video

Collingwood star Jack Crisp is under investigation over a leaked video which was surfaced on social media.

03/04 Super Netball: Giants robbed by harsh umpiring call, veteran drops retirement bombshell

The Super Netball ladder is starting to take shape after three rounds of the season and it doesn't make great reading for Giants fans.

31/03 ‘Should have been belted’: ‘Terrible’ Tigers their own worst enemy as finals credentials doubts emerge

Richmond won’t be able to compete with the top teams come September, Fox Footy’s Cameron Mooney has warned after the Tigers suffered a 14-point loss to Collingwood on Friday night.

28/03 ‘Ridicuously unfair’: Legend wants ‘alarming’ Super Netball result ‘overruled’

Australian netball legend Cath Cox believes the Melbourne Vixens’ controversial one-point win over Collingwood needs to be “overruled”.

26/03 ‘Absolute fiasco’: how umpire stuff-up ‘robbed’ Pies in derby loss

Melbourne Vixens bounced back from their round 1 loss with a thrilling victory, taking cross-town bragging rights in the derby.

25/03 Port Adelaide concerned by ‘really unfortunate’ booing of Jason Horne-Francis

Port Adelaide has been left concerned and confused by the bizarre and relentless booing of young gun Jason Horne-Francis at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

25/03 Farcical scenes as Super Netball match abandoned

In likely the most bizarre Super Netball game ever, the Round 2 NSW Swifts and Adelaide Thunderbirds game was abandoned due to technical issues.

25/03 Four arrested after ugly brawl in MCG stands

Ugly scenes unfolded at the MCG on Saturday afternoon high in the stands during the final quarter of the match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide.

25/03 ‘Best player in the comp’: Nick Daicos is the real deal

Nick Daicos is proving the second year blues are purely a myth with two barnstorming games to open the season.

22/03 Daisy Pearce’s double AFL life causing concern

Daisy Pearce’s new double life has hit a snag, with the AFLW champion getting off to a rocky start on the mic on opening night.

22/03 ‘It should be’: Star’s view on banning bump

If the bump isn’t dead in the AFL it “should be” according to Collingwood star Taylor Adams, who says the playing cohort needs to take more care of each other after an opening round littered with questionable acts.

20/03 Eddie McGuire hits back at Chris Scott over MCG ‘own goal’

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire thinks he’s got the solution to the MCG’s turf woes after an opening round where players were slipping and sliding everywhere.

18/03 ‘It’s been really tough’: Daicos brothers pay respects in ‘beautiful’ post-match tribute

Collingwood brothers Josh and Nick Daicos have opened up on their “beautiful” post-match tribute to their late grandfather, revealing they left rose petals on the MCG turf.

17/03 Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe suffers sickening injury in Round 1 AFL blockbuster

Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe has suffered a sickening injury in the Magpies Round 1 blockbuster against Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.

13/03 Contender set to crash the top four in 2023 AFL season

Let’s work out the tricky stuff first: Who’s going to miss out.

11/03 Port Adelaide to wear ‘Prison Bar’ jersey as Collingwood stalemate finally ends

The pettiest stalemate in AFL history is finally over.

08/03 AFL captains’ predictions: Carlton backed to break 10-year drought at rival’s expense

Carlton has been widely backed by AFL club captains to return to the finals for the first time since 2013, while Demons star Clayton Oliver looms as this season’s Brownlow Medal favourite.

07/03 Premiers and wooden spoon predictions ahead of 2023 season

You can smell it in the air; footy is almost here.

28/02 Tim Tszyu slams ‘fragile’ US rival in first meeting with Tony Harrison

Tim Tszyu has declared his upcoming fight against Tony Harrison will be a tougher challenge than world champion Jermell Charlo.

28/02 ‘Tough’ task for Pies to replicate 2022

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says the Magpies will struggle to match their stunning exploits in 2022, although he believes his former side can make back-to-back finals appearances.

28/02 One key ‘difference’ at Collingwood will put AFL on notice

After Collingwood took its fans on the wildest of rides last year with an unprecedented amount of close wins to surge to within a kick of a Grand Final, all eyes are now on how it backs it up.

27/02 AFL icon’s ‘depraved’ sex act on child

Collingwood icon Jeffrey “Joffa” Corfe has avoided prison for his “depraved” crime against a 14-year-old child nearly two decades ago.

27/02 Nathan Buckley backflips on Collingwood’s brutal move against Brodie Grundy

Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley believes Dan McStay is more valuable to the club than Brodie Grundy and that he doesn’t think the ruck is a position worth investing a large amount of salary cap in.

25/02 Eddie McGuire lands new AFL commentary gig for 2023 season

Eddie McGuire will be back behind the AFL commentary microphone as it was revealed he would call select games for 3AW in 2023.

22/02 Victorian clubs fuming at Magpies over ‘no longer acceptable’ MCG deal

Several Victorian clubs are angrily calling for change to an agreement that gives Collingwood advantageous arrangements at the MCG.

21/02 ‘Connected to Hawthorn ... don’t put that on the tape’: Clarko blunder captured in hilarious vid

Alastair Clarkson – coach of the ... Hawthorn Football Club, still?

20/02 Mum of former player rocks Collingwood with startling radio call

A mystery woman claiming to be the mum of an AFL footballer says her son’s career was ruined by a drug-taking incident at the Collingwood Football Club.

19/02 ‘Fallen short’: Captain addresses banned Magpie

Suspended Magpie forward Jack Ginnivan had “fallen short of the standards” expected of players, according to Collingwood captain Darcy Moore, after being banned for taking an illicit substance.

19/02 Collingwood’s secret deal that saved Jack Ginnivan’s blushes

Jack Ginnivan’s bombshell admission this week has lit up the league ahead of the start of the 2023 AFL season.

07/02 New Pie praises fellow recruits

Daniel McStay says he has a lot to learn about the intricacies of his new club’s relationship with Carlton, but the key forward is eager to play in front of the full force of the Magpie Army.

01/02 Legend’s son name Magies captain

Star defender Darcy Moore is the new captain of Collingwood.