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Matt Flynn was taught a lesson by Sydney star Brodie Grundy.

AFLCommentsThis is the toughest selection call McQualter has faced

In his no-holds-barred look at round four, Mitchell Woodcock says the selection dilemma facing Andrew McQualter this week is the toughest he has faced since taking the job.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nick Daicos’ strained calf muscle looms as one of the biggest factors in Fremantle’s blockbuster Friday night Gather Round clash with Collingwood.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy Freo’s prime time clash could be shaped by the physios

Nick Daicos’ strained calf muscle looms as one of the biggest factors in Fremantle’s blockbuster Friday night Gather Round clash with Collingwood this week. 

Glen Quartermain

Collingwood's strange handling of Nick Daicos could prove a handy little win for Fremantle this week, writes Jackson Barrett.

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The mistake the Magpies made that could be a big Freo boost

Why did Collingwood send Nick Daicos all the way to Brisbane, only for coach Craig McRae to then declare he wouldn’t back him being right to play? 

Jackson Barrett

Will Ashcroft

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Father-son rule on borrowed time amid Lions’ draft mockery

The father-son rule was once a romantic part of footy that made everyone feel good but now it’s making good teams unstoppable, and when combined with the academies, it is making the AFL unfair.

Craig O'Donoghue

Offseason arrival Oscar Allen (c) made a strong impression for Brisbane as they beat Collingwood. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNew Lions roar to humble Daicos-less Magpies

Two of the Brisbane Lions' big-name recruits have impressed in a 54-point defeat of Collingwood, who ruled star midfielder Nick Daicos out in the warm-up.

Murray Wenzel

Nick Daicos won’t play Brisbane.

AFLCommentsPies superstar ruled out of Lions clash

Nick Daicos will not take on Brisbane after being a very late withdrawal from the blockbuster match.

Ben McClellan

Ty Gallop impressed in defence against St Kilda. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumSurprising twist in Lions’ Daicos plan

The Brisbane Lions have some “innovative” defensive plans to cover the absence of key personnel against Collingwood.

Marco Monteverde

Perth recruit Charlie Dean.

WAFL 2026PremiumPerth’s star recruit reveals why he fell in love with Demons

Former Collingwood defender Charlie Dean is determined to be part of writing Perth’s next chapter as the Demons look to build on their first finals win this century.

Mitchell Woodcock

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Bobby Hill of the Magpies in action during the Collingwood Magpies training session at Olympic Park Oval on March 23, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLCommentsMagpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Bobby Hill is ahead of schedule as he charts his AFL return with captain Darcy Moore ‘excited’ to have the star Pie back.

Melissa Woods

Bobby Hill is back at training.

BOBBY BACKBobby Hill back at Collingwood after months-long absence

The Norm Smith medallist has re-emerged for the first time since December.

Harrison Reid

Bobby Hill has returned to Collingwood.

AFLCommentsHill takes big step toward AFL return after rejoining Pies

Collingwood premiership star Bobby Hill has taken a big step towards an AFL comeback, returning to the club for the first time this year.

Jake Santa Maria

Bobby Hill is expected to return to Collingwood as soon as next week.

AFLCommentsBobby due back at Magpies as early as next week

After missing the start of the season to “work through his personal situation”, WA-raised Collingwood star Bobby Hill is expected to return to the Magpies in the coming days.

Josh Kempton

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has learned his fate at the AFL Tribunal.

AFL VideoCommentsPendlebury learns fate after Tribunal appeal

Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has learned his fate at the AFL Tribunal after the Magpies challenged a one-match ban handed to the 427-gamer.

Steve Larkin

Dan McStay will make his 200th AFL appearance on Saturday. Collingwood Football Club

AFLPremium‘Survive’: Pies must cope again without skipper

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore’s expected return on Saturday night from a calf injury has been shelved.

Marco Monteverde

Craig McRae is hoping Bobby Hill will return to Collingwood in 2026.

AFLCommentsMagpies ‘have hope’ Hill will return in 2026

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has conceded Bobby Hill is unlikely to feature in the early stages of the 2026 season, but is holding out hope the Norm Smith medallist will return later in the year.

Josh Kempton

Jordan De Goey at Collingwood pre-season training at Olympic Park. Andrew Henshaw

AFLPremiumFiring De Goey raises hopes for Pies

One of Collingwood’s stars has hit the training field looking unshackled by previous setbacks, which may have a flow on effect for a veteran midfielder.

Tyler Lewis

Collingwood star Bobby Hill has been granted leave from the club as he works through his “personal situation”. 

AFL CommentsPies star Hill granted leave from AFL club

Collingwood star Bobby Hill has been granted leave from the club as he works through his ‘personal situation’. 

Samantha Rogers

A Collingwood staffer has quit the AFL club after an alcohol-related incident on a community camp. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCollingwood staffer resigns after camp controversy

A Collingwood staff member has resigned from his role at the club after performing a lap dance on an AFLW player on an interstate trip.

James Palumbo

West Perth product and Collingwood draftee Sam Swadling is delighted to be heading to Melbourne.

AFL DraftCommentsPremiumFalcon-turned-Magpie delighted to move with best friend

West Perth product and Collingwood draftee Sam Swadling is delighted to be heading to Melbourne alongside his close friend Jacob Farrow — even if they find themselves on opposing sides of a bitter rivalry.

Ben Smith

Sam Swadling is heading to Collingwood.

AFLCommentsMagpies swoop on Swadling in second round

Collingwood have swooped on West Perth midfielder Sam Swadling with the first pick of the third round in the AFL Draft.

Josh Kempton

Nick Daicos of the Magpies speaks with media.

AFLCommentsPremiumOrigin more than just an exhibition for Daicos

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos says players will not be taking next year’s AFL State of Origin clash lightly, expecting both sides to go full tilt in the Optus Stadium clash.

Jake Santa Maria

Mason Cox is set to join Luke Jackson at Fremantle as early as next week.

AFL DraftVideoCommentsPremiumFreo set to recruit former American Pie to add ruck depth

Collingwood premiership star Mason Cox is set to join Fremantle as soon as Monday as the Dockers look to the American as ruck cover for Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson.

Mitchell Woodcock

Chad Warner.

AFLCommentsPremiumWarner, Daicos add more star power to Origin

Next year’s AFL Origin game between Western Australia and Victoria is going to be packed with megastars, with Chad Warner and Nick Daicos confirmed to line up.

Craig O'Donoghue

Finlay Macrae is set to join West Coast.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles set to give former first-round pick AFL lifeline

West Coast are set to add more depth to their midfield brigade after reportedly agreeing to sign a former first-round pick on a one-year rookie deal.

Jake Santa Maria