New baby and a flag as McRae treasures special day
Collingwood coach Craig McRae masterminded the Magpies' first premiership in 13 years just hours after his wife gave birth to his daughter.
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Heroic Howe played out AFL decider with broken ribs
After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.
Nick Daicos delights in adding to family flag haul
Nick Daicos has erased the disappointment of injury and missing out on the Brownlow Medal by claiming an AFL premiership with Collingwood.
Cox savours becoming second American to win AFL decider
Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.
Pies plot for more AFL flags after epic grand final
After claiming the AFL premiership, Collingwood have belief they are perfectly placed to handle the chasing pack and push for back-to-back flags.
Heartbroken Lions believe they’re just getting started
Brisbane are hurting from a gut-wrenching AFL grand final loss but the Lions' leaders believe the club can contend for years to come.
Journeyman Markov embraces unique ride to AFL pinnacle
Oleg Markov missed out on AFL premierships at Richmond, was cut after two seasons at Gold Coast but has now grabbed a flag on his AFL lifeline at Collingwood.
Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag
Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Unlucky Adams not forgotten in Magpies’ flag party
Taylor Adams and Daniel McStay missed Collingwood's AFL grand final win over Brisbane through injury but have been lauded by teammates in the aftermath.
Debates rages over contentious advantage in grand final
Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage believes the MCG crowd noise meant Zac Bailey could not have known a crucial free kick was paid in the AFL grand final.
Lions teammates back Zorko’s bid to play next season
Brisbane Lions stars Hugh McCluggage and Harris Andrews believe veteran Dayne Zorko still has plenty to offer the beaten grand finalists next year.
Sidebottom on nailing biggest kick of his AFL career
Steele Sidebottom's booming goal from outside 50m proved the match winner in Collingwood's epic grand final win over Brisbane.
Back injury almost derailed Tom Mitchell’s AFL flag bid
Prolific midfielder Tom Mitchell's back injury flared during September and almost had disastrous consequences for Collingwood in their AFL premiership tilt.
AFL grand final ratings fall short of Matildas
The AFL grand final battle between Collingwood and Brisbane was a ratings hit, becoming the most-watched program this year outside of the Women's World Cup.
Pendlebury soaks up second flag as 400 club beckons
Scott Pendlebury played a vital leadership role as Collingwood beat Brisbane by four points in Saturday's pulsating grand final.
Lions cut plucky Hawks down to size in AFLW
Brisbane have continue their charge to the finals by snatching a fourth consecutive win with a 27-point victory over Hawthorn.
Snapshot for round five of the AFLW season
A look at round five of the AFLW season, where Melbourne and Adelaide maintained their unbeaten starts and the winless Western Bulldogs came under fire.
Unbeaten Crows skip past Gold Coast in AFLW win
Danielle Ponter kicked two goals in her 50th AFLW game as Adelaide posted a fifth-straight win with a convincing 32-point triumph over Gold Coast.
Leppitsch surprised by Pies’ rapid climb to AFL summit
Never in Justin Leppitsch's wildest dreams did he think Collingwood would win an AFL premiership within two years of his arrival as an assistant to Craig McRae.
Magpie Frampton delights in grand final elevation
Billy Frampton has played 39 AFL games across nine years at three clubs but is Collingwood's fairytale inclusion for the grand final against Brisbane.
Quaynor revenge on Cameron key to Pies’ AFL flag plans
Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season.
Lions’ Dunkley ready for shutdown role in AFL decider
Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley shapes as the obvious option to tag Collingwood dynamo Jordan De Goey in the AFL grand final but he's prepared for all comers.
Magpie Ginnivan comes full circle in premiership tilt
Collingwood livewire Jack Ginnivan will finish off a rollercoaster year in the starting 22 on grand final day, delighting friend and teammate Isaac Quaynor.
Fremantle survive Tigers surge, into AFLW top eight
Surviving a Richmond fightback, Fremantle have posted a seven-point win over the Tigers to force their way back into the AFLW top eight.
Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is happy to claim underdog status for their grand final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
Clarkson joins in Hawks’ 2013 premiership reunion
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.
Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane’s final selection call
A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.
Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final
Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.
Brisbane’s AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.
Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade
Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.
Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights
Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.