“Pies switch on for late show”
Mark Stevens - Herald Sun
“Whatever the reason, a clear fact has emerged in the opening two rounds: Collingwood is stamping itself as a contender for the most “ethal “red time” team in history.”
“Super Ladder”
Jon Anderson - Herald Sun
“Collingwood: Just confirming what we all feared. The Pies are a fair way ahead of the second-best team and there is improvement to come.”
“Blues’ might test”
Jon Ralph - Herald Sun
“MCC officials are tipping a crowd of more than 80,000 at the MCG on Friday night as arch rivals Carlton and Collingwood approach full strength.”
“Captains criticise week rule”
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"AFL captains Nick Maxwell and Chris Newman said yesterday they would not support a mandatory week for players taken off under the concussion rule.”
“Pies talent runs deep”
Sam Landsberger - Herald Sun
“Ten of Lockyer’s charges etched their names on the score sheet while Cameron Wood obliterated the Dolphins’ ruck division with 37 hitouts and 19 possessions.”
“Punters’ Paradise”
Jon Anderson - Herald Sun
“They (Collingwood) have been $3 into $2.80 into $2.60 with us and we are starting to wonder just how short they can get,” he said.”
“Big clash won’t be live on TV”
Michael Gleeson - The Age
“But despite huge anticipation and crowd, a spokesman for Channel Seven said yesterday there were no plans to show the game live against the gate and that the broadcast would begin at 8.30pm as usual.”
