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The Magpies’ CEO said they didn’t need outside help for an AFLW review. They’ve backflipped
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Second player to leave club in trade twist: Clubs are still refusing to budge on big deals as the AFL Trade Period ticks down to Wednesday night’s deadline.
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Live: First official trade logged as Coleman Medallist joins fourth AFL club: The AFL trade period officially opens and Collingwood makes the first move on day ...
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Why this nephew of a premiership Pie is getting attention ahead of the draft: This top AFL draft prospect just obliterated a long-standing combine record and ...
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‘I’ll try and teach him a couple of things’: Lachie Neale becomes a Magpie, could make Nick Daicos even more dominant
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Key FactsNick Daicos wins Brownlow Medal with record tally
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
- Daicos surpassed Patrick Cripps’ previous benchmark of 45 votes, set in 2024.
- He polled votes in 18 of 22 matches and was judged best on ground by umpires 13 times.
- Bailey Smith finished second with 36 votes, while Marcus Bontempelli placed third with 34.
- In his acceptance speech, Daicos said he had journalled for 20 minutes every night since age 16.
"Dad [Peter] has the best work ethic," he said. "Like, he worked his backside off, and he’d come home exhausted, but straight away drop his bags in the kitchen, and [brother] Josh and I would pester him to take us to Greythorn Park [in Balwyn North]."— Nick Daicos, during his acceptance speech at the 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony
‘Same deal’: Extraordinary Neale revelation: Lachie Neale could reportedly be a Collingwood player “as early as Friday” as the Lions confirm his exit after eight ...
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Mason Cox couldn’t care less what people think of him. This is why: Thrown on the scrapheap by Collingwood at the end of last year the 211-centimetre Texan has a ...
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‘We have nothing but gratitude:’ Lions give Collingwood-bound Neale their blessing
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An epic Melbourne art crawl: how many gallery openings can I cram in in one night?
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NEALE BANNED: Lachie to miss grand final after violent act: Lachie Neale is set to miss next weekend’s grand final against the Dockers after receiving a one-week ...
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‘I’d feel ill after interviews because I said too much’: How Julia Jacklin eased into her new gem
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Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is tonight the raging favourite to finally win the AFL's highest individual honour ... Show more
Pendlebury move causes free agency compensation shock for Hawks, Suns: The two clubs were stunned to learn the Collingwood champion’s departure would dilute the ...
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‘Jack of him’: Shock Lachie Neale development: Lachie Neale has reportedly not even received an offer from the Lions as he prepares to leave the reigning ...
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Magpies great joins Roos’ coach search; Collingwood VFL coach sanctioned for umpire abuse
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This teenager changed Carlton. And he’s not even the Rising Star: Less than a year ago, when the Blues traded out Charlie Curnow and were poised to draft Harry ...
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‘I cried in front of everybody’: How a Magpie’s quiet act of kindness stunned a Melbourne mother
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AFL rocked by Scott Pendlebury update: Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury has played his last game for the Pies after sensationally agreeing a multi-year deal ...
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Bulldogs v Magpies player ratings: The crucial moments and costly errors that decided the first wildcard final
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Jules, Crosley break silence in tell-alls: Jules Neale and Tess Crosley have broken their silence on the scandal that saw Jules split from AFL star Lachie Neale ...
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Dogs vs Pies to launch wildcards on Friday; AFL locks in qualifying and elimination finals fixtures
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Neale confirms new romance with kiss: Lachie Neale has confirmed his new romance with Emma Field with a kiss inside the Lions’ dressing room on Friday night.
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There’s change at the top at Collingwood, as executive gets key promotion: Highly regarded executive Kerrie Brewer has been promoted as a clear second-in-charge.
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Dees to appeal van Rooyen ban; McRae admits having sleepless nights over resting players
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Why the Hawks and Pies both won out of their historic draw: On a night the same two clubs played in their second draw in the same season for the first time in ...
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AFL embarrassment blows up in league’s face: The AFL’s major rule change has backfired in a huge way with two weeks of the season still to play.
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Daicos-inspired Pies down Eagles to lock in AFL finals spot: The Eagles, led by a hobbled Harley Reid, twice closed to within 10 points in a frantic final ...
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Geelong deserve a hefty fine, but the fallout of the Kolodjashnij case will be much more significant
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AFL LIVE: Massive blow for St Kilda as ‘NAS’ suffers hammy; Wild(card) scenes as Collingwood secure finals spot
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I wish Hill and Stengle well, but the game must learn lessons from their exits: Collingwood and Geelong announced last week that they had reached agreement with ...
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The draw, the brawl and the buried curse: The wild story behind Collingwood’s 1990 flag
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Neale spotted with rival, gf detail emerges: Lions star Lachie Neale was reportedly shown around Collingwood’s state-of-the-art training facility last week in a ...
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If the Crows fade away yet again, could this Essendon contender step up?: Amid doubts about their finals pedigree, Adelaide take on the lowly Essendon ...
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‘It’s a very bad look’: Premiership Lion hit with three-match ban, apologises for incident
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Why Hinkley’s arrival in the Apple Isle will awaken Tasmania’s enemies: The Tasmania Devils will need Ken Hinkley’s avuncular style because the rest of the ...
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‘He wasn’t OK’: McKay’s baffling knee injury leaves Blues short on firepower in Pies loss
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My suburb has what could be Melbourne’s most famous landmark. But nobody knows it’s here
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Is Hardwick serious? Because if what he says is right, his club is not: Collingwood, Geelong, the Western Bulldogs and the Giants have been up and down all year ...
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‘Not up to it’: Fury over AFL controversy: Craig McRae has delivered a damning assessment of the AFL’s standard of technology, declaring it’s “not up to scratch” ...
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‘I know what’s right and what’s wrong’: What star Pie has to say about Hanson’s ‘monoculture’
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‘Pathetic’ act rocks AFL, Cornes weighs in: Collingwood star Brayden Maynard was at the centre of a controversial moment against Gold Coast Suns that involved ...
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Why Collingwood spent $4m on a South Melbourne property: Like West Coast, the Magpies have invested in property that they will rent to their players and staff.
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The Blues were searching for direction. Josh Fraser has given it to them: Carlton have changed the way they play under their interim coach, and it has helped ...
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Bombshell Neale offer labelled ‘diabolical’: AFL legend Leigh Matthews believes talk of Lachie Neale’s Lions exit is “diabolical” for Brisbane’s team’s spirit ...
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Jai Arrow, the retired NRL star fighting MND, does the coin toss to start the proceedings for Collingwood's clash against the Melbourne Demons.
The style download: shoes and shades: All the news worth knowing from the last two weeks in fashion.
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Pickett’s goal sealed the game, but the symbolic moment was when a Demon swooped on Daicos
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Emotional moment in tribute to Arrow before big AFL game: Emotions ran high at the MCG on Monday for BigFreeze12, as another group of celebrities went down the ...
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AFL game halted as star rushed to hospital: An AFL game between Collingwood and Melbourne was halted after Brody Mihocek suffered a painful injury to his neck.
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‘The hard way’: Pies forward on gratitude, the Big Freeze and Bobby Hill: Collingwood fans have warmed to Lachie Schultz, now recognising him as a forward who ...
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AFL LIVE: Saints on fire against shocked Swans; Collingwood leave Sidebottom out for Big Freeze game
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Why Collingwood’s interest in Lachie Neale is growing: Neale’s future is linked with that of fellow premiership Lion Zac Bailey, with one club prepared to offer ...
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AFL LIVE: Eagles out to spoil Pendlebury’s golden moment in front of monster MCG crowd
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‘Why did I go for that mark?’ Elliott’s huge regret after devastating injury on Pies’ big day
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Devastating Jamie Elliott injury, heated melee cap Magpies win in Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking game
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From ‘Buddy’ to Gawn: The top 10 players of the Pendlebury era: Amid the deluge of tributes, it’s worth considering where Scott Pendlebury’s incomplete innings ...
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The time has come for Collingwood to rename the Copeland Trophy: Build the man a statue, and rename the E.W. Copeland Trophy in honour of Collingwood’s greatest ...
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In a match of moments, a heart-breaking injury changed everything for Pies and Swans
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‘Organised chaos’: How the Swans turned their weakness into a weapon: The Swans are top of the table going into Friday night’s clash against Collingwood ...
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OpinionPendlebury is still so important to Collingwood at 38. Who are the other players demanding his place?
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No Pendlebury, no Moore: The Pies need superhero Daicos to don his cape: The Magpies’ Friday-night blockbuster against the ladder-leading Swans was already ...
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The Fitzroy and Collingwood pubs and restaurants Rick Stein is loving right now: From a ‘gruff’ Greek icon to a ‘fabulous’ pub lunch, British chef Rick Stein has ...
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Pies’ Pendlebury decision rocks AFL: Collingwood’s plan to rest Scott Pendlebury for Thursday’s clash with Hawthorn has sparked a huge divide across the AFL.
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Records tumble in Magpies’ Pendlebury-led Anzac Day romp, as Bombers cop a reality check
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Key FactsFather Stands Firm by Elijah Hollands’ Side
Apr 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: podcasts.apple.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: podcasts.apple.com
- Elijah Hollands was admitted to a Melbourne hospital following a mental health episode during the Carlton vs. Collingwood game at the MCG.
- His father, Ben Hollands, shared a heartfelt Instagram message pledging to support his son until full recovery.
- Ben encouraged others to affirm, love, and remind those struggling of their true worth.
- Elijah and his brother Ollie reunited playing for Carlton starting in early 2024.
I know who my son is — and I will lift him up until he is restored in full.— Ben Hollands said this in an Instagram post supporting his son Elijah during a mental health crisis.
‘Game’s gone’: AFL star makes shock gesture: Collingwood star Dan Houston paid a 50-metre penalty for dissent when he pointed to the screen after teammate Jeremy ...
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Yarra mayor has ‘zero apologies’ for reviving Collingwood housing plan: In recent community consultation, 46 per cent of respondents opposed the project ...
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Collingwood’s back six has become ultra-reliable. But does it count for naught without forward polish?
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‘I don’t give a rat’s ... What’s going on?’ AFL’s gold cardholders left hanging on the mail
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Wellington Street wars: The plan dividing Collingwood and Clifton Hill: A proposal to transform a stretch of a major inner-city road into a “bicycle street” ...
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Mystery surrounds Moore hamstring, as McRae hits pause on Pendlebury’s record-breaking run
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‘Extremely well paid’: McRae’s pointed Daicos comments; Voss apologises for Petty taunt
theage.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-coach-reminds-football-world-daicos-has-years-to-serve-20260325-p5xea3.html
It had to be you: Harry Connick Jr under the radar in Collingwood: The Grammy-winning US star seems to have quietly become a Collingwood local ...
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Legend threatens to expose AFLW star: Former Collingwood and North Melbourne forward Moana Hope has bravely spoken out about an “incredibly hurtful” homophobic ...
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Scott Pendlebury has played 427 games. He’s facing his first suspension: After an extraordinary 427 games, Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has been served a ...
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The seven missing minutes for Nick Daicos that cost Collingwood the game: In what proved to be the pivotal quarter of the night, Daicos was positioned away from ...
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Former skipper unloads on Blues in expletive-laden spray: Carlton has copped some truth bombs from one of its own - Sam Docherty, a revered figure at the club ...
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