Anzac Day, An Occasion To Be Shared

While Collingwood and Essendon have built up the day, it's likely any teams would now draw a crowd on Anzac Day.

Bombers Aiming For A Flying Start

THE Bombers were focused on getting a strong start against Collingwood in today's Anzac Day match at the MCG, Essendon utility Andrew Welsh said yesterday.

Afl Preview - Season 2008 Round 6

TODAY COLLINGWOOD V ESSENDON 2.40pm at the MCG

Collingwood V Essendon - Anzac Day - The Day That Revolutionised Football

When Collingwood lined up against Essendon in 1995 no one knew how big the clash would become, but after a memorable draw footy has never been the same again. Greg Baum reports.

Injured Davey To Miss Clash

ESSENDON speedster Alwyn Davey will miss today's Anzac Day clash with Collingwood after injuring his right knee at training yesterday.

Sav's Hanger Left A Lasting Mark On The Game 1995: The Game That Changed Football

AS IS the way with sporting contests that end in stalemate, there are many lasting images of the 1995 Collingwood-Essendon Anzac Day epic. Few are as striking as Sav Rocca perched on Ryan O'Connor's shoulders.

Magpies Shirtfronted By Council Over Paddock

COLLINGWOOD Football Club is under fire from Melbourne City Council over its use of Gosch's Paddock, which has squeezed local sporting clubs and community groups off the historic ground.

Fraser On Track For Fame Game

COLLINGWOOD ruckman Josh Fraser admits he's in two minds about playing in the Hall of Fame tribute match after a taxing pre-season campaign and opening five rounds of football.

Fraser Set For Tribute Berth

COLLINGWOOD ruckman Josh Fraser admits he's in two minds about playing in the Hall of Fame tribute match after a taxing pre-season campaign and opening five rounds of football.

Pies Adopt New Game Plan After Another Loss

UNABLE to attract an adequate offer to off-load its loss-making hotel The Beach, Collingwood yesterday hired external management consultants to handle its pubs business.

Poor (pub) Performance Forces Pies To Adopt A New Gameplan

UNABLE to attract an adequate offer to offload its loss-making hotel The Beach, Collingwood yesterday hired external management consultants to handle its pubs business.

Bounce Rule Is Ridiculous, Say Experts

FALL-OUT from the wayward centre bounce at a crucial stage of the North Melbourne-Collingwood clash continued yesterday with Richmond coach Terry Wallace and former AFL umpire Derek Humphrey-Smith saying the ball should have been recalled and thrown up.

Just Throw It Up, Say Coaches

FALLOUT from the wayward centre bounce at a crucial stage of Saturday night's clash between North Melbourne and Collingwood continued yesterday, with Richmond coach Terry Wallace and former AFL umpire Derek Humphery-Smith saying the ball should have been recalled and thrown up.

Throw It Up, Say Coaches, Sick Of The Bounce

FALL-OUT from the wayward centre bounce at a crucial stage of Saturday night's clash between North Melbourne and Collingwood continued yesterday with Richmond coach Terry Wallace and former AFL umpire Derek Humphery-Smith saying the ball should have been recalled and thrown up.

'woeful' Disposal Is Costing Pies

COLLINGWOOD football operations manager Geoff Walsh described the Magpies' disposal in Saturday night's loss to North Melbourne as "woeful", saying the club has lost its trademark competitiveness.

A Win For The Roos To Savour

FOR North Melbourne last night's come-from-behind victory over Collingwood could be a season-defining triumph, delighted coach Dean Laidley said in the aftermath of a win that encapsulated North's spirit - and just a little bit more.

Bulldogs Sweating On Stuart Test For South Clash

KURRI Kurri coach Shaun Collingwood will give NSW Country star Dan Stuart until this morning to make a decision on his fitness for today's round-four Newcastle Rugby League clash with South Newcastle.

Pies Host Cousins For Chat

FALLEN West Coast star Ben Cousins visited his former coach Mick Malthouse at the Lexus Centre yesterday, but the Collingwood coach said the meeting should not be taken as an indication that the Magpies were trying to recruit the troubled former captain.

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Collingwood Stronger As Shaw Takes Step Up

TEN minutes into the last quarter at the MCG yesterday, Kane Johnson ran off half-back for Richmond and kicked diagonally across the square in the direction of teammate Matt White. Heath Shaw soared high over the Tiger forward to mark.

Easy Win, But Malthouse Left Feeling Uneasy

MICK Malthouse had one substantial beef about Collingwood's performance in beating Richmond by 44 points at the MCG yesterday.

Pies A Shaw Thing With Heath Firing

Tigers 11.12 (78) Magpies 18.14 (122) MICK Malthouse had one beef about Collingwood's performance in beating Richmond by 44 points at the MCG yesterday.

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Collingwood Clipped By Old Friends, Port Wins

WILLIAMSTOWN beat its former friend, now foe, Collingwood, by 68 points yesterday, while Port Melbourne fought hard against Sandringham to win by one point.

Clash With Magpies Has Tiger Players Buzzing

RICHMOND assistant coach David King expects the Tigers to get a "real buzz" out of their rivalry-round clash with Collingwood today.

The Case Of The Shrinking Ball

COLLINGWOOD goalkicking legend Peter Daicos says the footy is smaller than when he played and manufacturer Sherrin says there is some truth in his comments.

Smaller Ball Increases Game Pace, Says Daicos

COLLINGWOOD goalkicking legend Peter Daicos is adamant the football is smaller now than it was when he played and manufacturer Sherrin says there is some truth in his assertion.

Seagull Coach Gotch Gets Inside Running On 'new' Rivals

WILLIAMSTOWN coach Bradley Gotch has admitted to "mixed feelings" leading into his side's round-two match against Collingwood.

Tigers Give Ex-eagle His Chance

RICHMOND youngster Mitch Morton will play his first match for the Tigers against Collingwood tomorrow, as the club welcomes back captain Kane Johnson for his 100th match in the yellow and black.

Winmar's Gesture A Pivotal Moment Of Reconciliation

ROUND 3 of the 1993 AFL season saw St Kilda play Collingwood at the Magpie's former home ground of Victoria Park. St Kilda won but the day is remembered more for team champion and indigenous player Nicky Winmar's reaction to racist heckling from the crowd. At the end of the match, he lifted his jumper and pointed at his skin, a gesture of pride in his heritage and a moment that became pivotal in the AFL's racial vilification dialogue. Winmar's defiant stance, captured by The Age photographer ...

Cop Satire Not Arresting Enough

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Lion Is Relishing His Freedom

BRISBANE Lions utility Jared Brennan is relishing a freewheeling role after being thrown into the centre during the Lions' victory over Collingwood last Friday.

We Questioned Umpires To Educate Players: Malthouse

COLLINGWOOD had broken its recent habit of keeping silent at bewildering umpiring decisions not because it believed it would lead to any tangible change, but because the Magpies were confused and wanted to clarify uncertainty to better educate their young players, coach Michael Malthouse said.