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AFLPremiumLions plot ‘system’ shock for Magpies

The Brisbane Lions’ plan to derail Collingwood’s AFL premiership hopes will focus on shutting down the Magpies ‘system’.

Marco Monteverde

The WA players still in AFL action

AFL CommentsPremiumThe WA stars who hold the keys to grand final entry

Both West Australian teams may be out of the grand final race, but there’s still plenty of local talent on show as Jake Santa Maria looks at the WA products that could shape this weekend’s preliminary finals.

Jake Santa Maria

Bobby Hill won’t play in Saturday’s prelim final.

AFLVideoCommentsA Hill too steep to climb as Pies rule out Bobby return

Bobby Hill won’t earn a sensational Collingwood recall for Saturday’s preliminary final, with Magpies coach Craig McRae ruling out the Norm Smith medallist in a “really difficult” call.

Chris Robinson and Melissa Woods

Josh Dunkley will have the job of stopping the threat of Magpies star Nick Daicos. Nigel Hallett

AFLPremiumHow Lions plan to shut down Daicos

Josh Dunkley looms as the Lions’ defensive masterstroke in the battle to stop Collingwood phenomenon Nick Daicos in Saturday's blockbuster preliminary final.

Marco Monteverde

Bobby Hill of the Magpies looks on during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session.

AFLCommentsPremiumD-Day looms for Collingwood’s crunch call on Bobby Hill

Bobby Hill’s race to be fit for Collingwood’s bumper preliminary final on Saturday will come down to a crucial training session in Melbourne on Thursday.

Jackson Barrett

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AFLPremium‘Go again’: One flag ‘not enough’ for Lions

Last year's AFL premiership has only fuelled Brisbane's hunger for more success as they prepare to face Collingwood in the preliminary final.

Marco Monteverde

Jordan De Goey of the Magpies in action.

AFLCommentsDe Goey learns fate as MRO weighs in on Crows bump

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has learnt his finals fate over his high bump on Crows defender Josh Worrell.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jordan De Goey escaped MRO hot water for clipping Josh Worrell in the qualifying final

AFLPremiumDe Goey’s escapes ban after hitting finals peak

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hailed captain Darcy Moore’s record-threatening defensive display in their finals triumph as Jordan De Goey narrowly escapes a ban for a high hit.

Daniel Renfrey

Isaac Quaynor was targeted by some Adelaide fans.

AFLVideoCommentsBooing of Quaynor ‘disappointing’, says Pies coach

Isaac Quaynor says he heard the boos from Adelaide fans but refused to pay attention to them amid disappointing scenes at Adelaide Oval in the AFL finals opener.

Chris Robinson

Isaac Quaynor was targeted by Crows fans all night.

AFLCommentsPremiumCrows lose and fans losers for bizarre booing of Quaynor

Collingwood relied on their experience to pull off an upset win in the AFL finals opener, but the match was soured by Isaac Quaynor - reportedly the target of Izak Rankine’s slur - being booed by Adelaide fans.

Chris Robinson

Steele Sidebottom celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsRECAP: Pies stun sloppy Crows to book prelim final

Collingwood are into another preliminary final after stunning Adelaide on their home deck in the first qualifying final. Relive all the action below!

Jake Santa Maria

Lachie Schultz was concussed against Fremantle.

AFLCommentsPremiumScary! Schultz reflects on THAT concussion against Dockers

Former Docker Lachie Schultz has overcome a horrific mid-season concussion to play finals this week and now he’s explained just what that moment was like.

Craig O'Donoghue

Veteran Steele Sidebottom was pivotal in Collingwood's qualifying final win over Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoCommentsCollingwood blitz stuns shaky Crows in finals showdown

The Pies have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.

Steve Larkin

Kane Cornes said it was the right thing for Izak Rankine to publicly apologise last night.

AFLCommentsKane’s take on how Rankine apology will play out for Crows

Adelaide are facing their biggest game in years with the Channel Seven commentator also revealing the selection call the Pies should definitely not make.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bobby Hill is in a happier place but will miss Collingwood's qualifying final with Adelaide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsPies make their call on Hill’s AFL finals future

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spoken about the make-up of Thursday night’s team with a Magpie big man facing more September heartache as a big selection decision looms.

Oliver Caffrey

Nick Daicos has won the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFL Players’ Most Valuable Player.

AFLVideoCommentsPlayers vote Daicos AFL’s best with Leigh Matthews Trophy

Collingwood star Nick Daicos has been acknowledged by his peers as the best player in the competition, being awarded the prestigious Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFL Players’ Most Valuable Player.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lachie Schultz celebrates a goal for Fremantle.

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Lachie Schultz’s finals message to former club before D-Day

Former Fremantle forward Lachie Schultz was brilliant in helping Collingwood to lock in a top four spot on Friday and now he’s ready to cheer on the Dockers in Sunday’s huge game against the Western Bulldogs.

Craig O'Donoghue

Claremont defender Max Minear has renewed interest from Collingwood.

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The West Australian exclusive
Top Tiger Minear still on Collingwood’s radar

Collingwood have renewed their interest in Claremont defender Max Minear as they continue to try to bolster their defence since the retirement of premiership backman Nathan Murphy.

Mitchell Woodcock

Darcy Cameron has signed a new three-year deal with Collingwood.

New dealPremiumCameron commits to Pies until 2029 with new three-year deal

North Albany junior and top flight AFL ruckman Darcy Cameron has signed a new three-year deal with Collingwood, seeing him commit to the Pies until at least the end of 2029.

Claire Middleton

Darcy Cameron has locked in a new deal at the Pies.

AFLCommentsWA ruck star makes call on future

Darcy Cameron has decided on his future, while Scott Pendlebury has the AFL games record in his sights after committing to a 21st AFL season.

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Hawthorn’s shock demolition of Collingwood has raised the stakes for Fremantle ahead of a crucial clash against Port Adelaide but it’s also opened the door for a potential top-four finish.

AFLCommentsPremiumHawks help and hinder Dockers in Pies smashing

As Fremantle flew to Adelaide on Friday morning, Hawthorn’s shock demolition of Collingwood has raised the stakes ahead of a crucial clash against Port Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Rising star Murphy Reid says his been humbled by Pendlebury comparisons

AFLVideoHow Reid reacted to Pendlebury comparisons

Fremantle forward Murphy Reid was compared to Scott Pendlebury by teammate Jordan Clark after his stunning western derby, so what he did he think when he received the high praise?

Craig O'Donoghue

Jordan De Goey will return though the VFL. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumMagpies star to notch 3731-day first

Two premiership winners and the son of a Collingwood legend will play under lights in a suburban ground as the Magpies build towards the finals.

Tyler Lewis

Justin Longmuir has responded to Craig McRae’s ‘interesting’ post-match comments.

AFLCommentsLongmuir swats away Fly’s disrespectful critique

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has swatted away Collingwood coach Craig McRae’s backhanded compliment following the Dockers’ thrilling one-point win at the weekend.

Jake Santa Maria