Star Pendlebury trusts Magpies’ close-game instincts
A serious focus on training for the dying minutes of games at every session has helped Collingwood reach the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
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Lion pushes through Payne barrier in grand final bid
Brisbane Lions key defender Jack Payne has shown signs of improvement during a training session as he tries to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final.
Lions future an ‘easy’ call for humble Neale
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale insists talk of his Fremantle return late in 2021 was only fleeting and that he and his family love Brisbane and "call it home".
Magpie veteran amazed at how Daicos leads by example
Scott Pendlebury insists the leadership qualities of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos are just as impressive as his football skills.
Magpies rule midfielder Adams out of AFL grand final
Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams will not play in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions after failing to overcome a hamstring strain.
Giants’ Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year
Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.
Lion McInerney grounded, grateful on path to AFL final
Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney was a keen volunteer at his cricket club and the mature rookie has kept perspective on his way to the AFL grand final.
Magpies’ Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty
Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.
Frampton will replace McStay for Pies in grand final
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Billy Frampton will replace injured forward Dan McStay for the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Dad to present cup to son if Magpies win grand final
Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.
Brisbane face AFL grand final call on Payne’s fitness
Brisbane face a call on whether defender Jack Payne is fit to return from an ankle injury for the AFL grand final while Collingwood could make just one change.
‘Special’ captain Moore set for AFL’s grand stage
First-year Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is entirely his own man and it suits the Magpies just fine as they prepare for the AFL grand final.
Magpies and Lions hunt glory in showpiece grand final
Collingwood and Brisbane have taken different paths, with different methods, to reach Saturday's AFL grand final..
Matthews praises Fagan, calls Hawthorn claims ‘crap’
Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final.
Magpies star backs Frampton to have grand final impact
Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom is confident Billy Frampton can play an important role in the AFL grand final after the versatile tall's unlikely call-up.
Vets Rich, Lester endure pleasure, pain of Lions’ rise
Dayne Zorko will play in the AFL grand final with brother-in-law Ryan Lester but says it "sucks" fellow Brisbane stalwart Daniel Rich won't be on the field too.
Magpies to name Lipinski as sub for grand final
Collingwood will make Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane as Lions defender Jack Payne looks unlikely for a recall.
Zorko narrows focus as milestone grand final beckons
Dayne Zorko wants to play on next season but would love to notch his 250th AFL game in the grand final, confident his Lions have learnt from previous campaigns.
AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players
The AFL has struck an historic $2.2 billion pay deal with players featuring significant wage rises for men's and women's footballers and a longer AFLW season.
Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions
Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria.
Port chairman backs coach Hinkley after finals flop
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch is backing coach Ken Hinkley despite a straight-sets exit from the AFL finals.
Questions hang over Magpies ahead of Giants prelim test
Collingwood will start as favourites in front of a loud pro-Magpies MCG crowd on Friday night holding no fears for GWS and their surging finals campaign.
Inexperienced Blues to ride the wave of AFL prelim
Former Swan George Hewett is a rare Blue with preliminary final experience but is adamant Carlton can attack their clash with Brisbane on the front foot.
Richmond confirm Adem Yze as Hardwick’s successor
Richmond have confirmed experienced Melbourne assistant Adem Yze as their new permanent senior coach.
Giants prepare for Daicos as Blues swing selection axe
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says if Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is allowed to, he will play well on his return from injury in their preliminary final.
New Tigers coach Yze sets sights on top-four finish
As first-year coach Adam Kingsley leads GWS into a once-unlikely preliminary final, new Richmond mentor Adem Yze outlines his dream of replicating that feat.
Magpies edge GWS to soar into AFL grand final
Collingwood have advanced to next week's AFL season decider after posting a dramatic one-point win over GWS in Friday night's preliminary final.
Form question lingers as fit Nick Daicos fires on track
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos will return in place of Taylor Adams for the preliminary final against GWS after a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba’s new Lion king
Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
Brown changes tune on Lions, but wary of Voss’ Blues
Critical of the Lions' tall forwards earlier this season, club great Jonathan Brown has changed his tune ahead of a preliminary final date with an old friend.
Cripps ready to get one back on Lions’ Dunkley
Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.