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'He's a pro': Sore Daicos battles on as Carlton loom

Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle.

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Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.

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'We got exposed': Magpies lick wounds, wait on Daicos

Craig McRae was critical of what is usually one of his side's great strengths after Collingwood, without Nick Daicos, were outplayed in Brisbane.

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From the Pocket: Voss has had every chance to succeed but Carlton backed the wrong coach

The Blues still prioritise a bulldozing brand of football but that’s not how the top teams are playing in this AFL season

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'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test

Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.

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Injury concerns won't stop Magpies taking risks: coach

Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.

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Magpies stars make timely return for Giant task

Magpies skipper Darcy Moore and Jeremy Howe will play their first game of the season while Collingwood coach Craig McRae made a statement about Nick Daicos.

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Collingwood coach left with plenty to ponder over bye

Collingwood are 1-1 heading into the bye but coach Craig McRae will look into their midfield structure and forward line after a difficult loss to Adelaide.

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Magpies could repeat tagging dose against Crows

Collingwood will ponder whether to turn to a hard tag for a second time in as many matches when they take on Adelaide.

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Key Magpie sidelined again for Adelaide clash

Collingwood will take on Adelaide's potent forward line without star defender and captain Darcy Moore, who pulled up short in his bid to return from injury.

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Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.

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Collingwood’s cool heads rise to big AFL occasion and make point to naysayers

The Magpies didn’t enjoy the best off-season but they excelled in opening round at the MCG as too many fumbles and shanks cost St Kilda dearly

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'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says his star player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will have to work through a phase of getting hard tags from opposition teams.

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Saints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is earning fresh accolades for his latest game-breaking display -- but St Kilda's coach seemingly didn't take much notice.

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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one

The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike

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Heart issue stalls AFL pre-season for Crows onballer

While two Collingwood veterans are set for delayed starts to the season, an Adelaide onballer is on managed training because of a heart issue.

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'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.

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McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

Craig McRae, one of six current premiership coaches, has committed to Collingwood through to the end of the 2028 season.

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Daicos addresses trade rumours, Pies controversy

Contracted superstar Nick Daicos has sent out a special message to Collingwood fans in response to rumours implicating him in the AFL trade period.

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McRae wants changes to Brownlow, Collingwood voting

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has explained his eyeybrow-raising comments about star player Nick Daicos at the club's best-and-fairest night.

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From the Pocket: blunt and brilliant Chris Scott is master of a job few have done better

The Geelong coach never saw himself in the position, and sometimes hints at leaving, but the Cats have become a force under his guidance

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Magpie forwards to weigh up AFL contract offers

Now their season is over after the preliminary final loss to Brisbane, two Collingwood players are considering interest from rival clubs.

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Magpies' unsung hero ready for Lions' tackling machine

After a week off, Collingwood's Ned Long is ready for the challenge of record-breaking Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley in the preliminary final.

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Magpies coach McRae sees upside in last Brisbane loss

Coach Craig McRae says there's plenty of positives for Collingwood to take from their last clash with Brisbane, apart from the disappointing scoreline.

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Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final

Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season.

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