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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

Darcy Moore dropped his knees into the back of Josh Treacy in the last seconds of Collingwood’s loss to Fremantle.

UNDER SCRUTINYVideoDarcy Moore defends painful moment in ‘clutch contest’

‘Look, it was a physical game ... that’s part of footy that we love.’

Glenn Valencich

Fremantle face a stern test against Collingwood.

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Hasleby: Freo win over Pies can prove flag credentials

A massive clash awaits the Docker at the home of football against the ladder leaders in Collingwood, and a win would be worth more than four points, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Nick Daicos and Corey Wagner tangling in round nine.

AFLCommentsPremiumDaicos ‘sore’ but ready to face Freo and Wagner attention

Collingwood coach Craig McRae admits Nick Daicos is sore and “getting beaten up a bit”, but the Magpies’ Brownlow Medal favourite will be ready to lead the charge when Fremantle call on the MCG on Sunday.

Chris Robinson

Bobby Hill has reportedly split with his partner.

AFL VideoThe devastating split reportedly behind AFL star’s absence

As Bobby Hill closes in on an AFL return after a month-long absence, speculation is growing that a split from his long-time partner is behind the ‘personal issues’ that have kept him off the field.

Jake Santa Maria

A fan who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss has been banned.

AFLCommentsPremiumMagpies member banned for five years over Voss threat

The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.

Roger Vaughan and Murray Wenzel

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarity from the AFL around the holding the ball interpretation.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles coach to ‘seek some clarity’ on holding-the-ball rule

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will approach the AFL for clarity around the holding-the-ball rule after conceding he was confused about the interpretation.

Mitchell Woodcock

Andrew McQualter was proud of his side’s fight.

AFLVideoComments‘Type of team we want to be’: Eagles give glimpse to new era

West Coast have laid the foundations for their future with coach Andrew McQualter saying the way they challenged premiership favourites Collingwood typified the type of team they want to be.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast debutant Jobe Shanahan built a reputation as someone who could play at both ends during his junior career, but his impressive debut against Collingwood told us exactly where he should play.

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Eagle’s impressive debut is proof he MUST play forward

West Coast debutant Jobe Shanahan built a reputation as someone who could play at both ends during his junior career, but his impressive debut against Collingwood told us exactly where he should play.

Craig O'Donoghue

Collingwood were too strong for West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles plucky but fall short of historic upset against Pies

For a half it looked like West Could would produce an upset for the ages, but a miracle at Marvel Stadium was not to be as a professional Collingwood held their nerve to win by 29 points.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Baker.

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Three-word analysis of every Eagles in Pies challenge

West Coast challenged Collingwood in the first half but fell short as the ladder-leaders avoided a huge scare. Read our three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Samantha Rogers

Collingwood coach Craig McRae with his superstar Nick Daicos at training.

AFLVideoCommentsMcRae warns Daicos’ taggers - the umpires are watching

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed the umpires are looking at the extra attention being paid to his superstar Nick Daicos as West Coast weigh up tagging the Brownlow Medal fancy.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tyrell Dewar will miss the Eagles’ clash

AFLVideoCommentsDewar down and out for Pies clash

West Coast will be without young gun Tyrell Dewar for their monumental task of trying to take down ladder-leaders Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Saturday evening.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nick Daicos copped a heavy tag last week.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles ponder Daicos tag for mission impossible

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says there is ‘no easy answer’ to arguably the toughest question in the AFL — how do you stop Collingwood megastar Nick Daicos?

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast's Elijah Hewett, and right, Daniel Chick and Alan Didak clash during the most recent occurrence of a bottom side beating a top side in 2005.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTop v bottom: Can Eagles do what no team’s done in 20 years?

It’s not quite ‘Mission Impossible’, but West Coast will have to produce a box-office blockbuster upset not seen for more than two decades if they’re to stun Collingwood this weekend. 

Chris Robinson

Roan Steele - A Steele in black and white, you love to see it! Our Pick 8 in tonight’s Mid-Season Draft Roan Steele has pulled on the stripes for the first time, alongside his sister Kiah and her fiancée Trav.

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Steele the one! New Pie’s decision to move west ‘justified’

Roan Steele’s risk to move himself across Australia to better himself as a footballer has paid off after the mature-age wingman landed at Collingwood on Wednesday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Perth midfielder Roan Steele has been sounded out by Collingwood.

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Collingwood makes late play at gun WAFL recruit

AFL ladder-leaders Collingwood have sounded out a West Perth recruit ahead of the mid-season draft on Wednesday, The West can exclusively reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Josh Browne is on Collingwood’s radar.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFormer Eagles WAFL midfielder on Pies mid-season radar

A former Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) WAFL midfielder is a chance to land at Collingwood in the mid-season rookie draft next week after a breakout season in their VFL side.

Mitchell Woodcock

Will Hayes will make his AFL debut this weekend.

AFLCommentsHayes becomes latest WA talent to make AFL breakthrough

In what was once called the worst year for WA draft talent, Will Hayes will become the fifth WA product from last year’s draft to make his AFL debut after being picked to face North Melbourne this weekend.

Jake Santa Maria

The AFL has pledged to review its communication with the umpiring department after general manager of football Laura Kane was forced to walk back claims officials did not see Lachie Schultz concussed.

AFL CommentsLeague to review process after Schultz concussion blunder

The AFL has pledged to review its communication with the umpiring department after general manager of football Laura Kane was forced to walk back claims officials did not see Lachie Schultz concussed.

Jackson Barrett

Lachie Schultz after last week’s win over the Dockers.

AFLCommentsAFLPA criticises league’s handling of Schultz umpire blunder

The AFL Players’ Association has criticised the AFL’s handling of Lachie Schultz’s concussion, saying more needs to be done to protect injured players.

Samantha Rogers

Umpires knew Schultz was injured according to new bombshell audio.

AFLCommentsBOMBSHELL as umpires caught out over Schultz blunder

Bombshell audio has emerged that proves the umpires who officiated Fremantle’s clash with Collingwood were aware Lachie Schultz was injured, contradicting the AFL’s statement. WATCH THE VISION.

Samantha Rogers