Read what the major papers are writing about Collingwood on Friday 16 April
Every morning collingwoodfc.com.au will publish ‘Pies in Print’ which will keep Magpie supporters informed on what is being written about the club in major papers around the country.
"Frank Costa blasts 'control freak' Mick Malthouse" Greg Denham - The Australian "VETERAN Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse has been labelled a control freak by Geelong president Frank Costa who has also questioned the merits of the Malthouse-Nathan Buckley coaching succession plan."
It was one of the most celebrated Collingwood debuts in recent memory - now you get to experience what it was really like through the eyes of Oscar Steene himself. The 6 foot 7, 22-year-old leapt into the spotlight after playing his first AFL game, but what is it really like to find out you're playing? How do you feel on the morning of the game? And what was the advice from one of the games' greats?
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Press Conference
Press Conference
'His name will definitely come up: McRae
Collingwood Senior Coach Craig McRae addressed the media ahead of the Pies' Round 4 clash with the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.
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Press Conference
Press Conference
'It's always a ripping game': Quaynor
Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor addressed the media alongside Essendon's Jye Caldwell, RSL Victoria's Jack Crawford and ANZAC Appeal Ambassador Marcus McEwen ahead of the Anzac Day clash.
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Highlights
Highlights
Zinger of the day: Maynard spoils to final siren
Collingwood Vice-Captain Brayden Maynard was relentless in the Pies' Round 3 win over GWS, making this desperate spoil in the final moments. It's this week's Zinger of the day, delivered by KFC.
Lachie Sullivan and Will Hayes have been selected for their first games of the 2026 season for Thursday's blockbuster clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Injury Update
Injury Update
Injury and health update: Moore, Pendlebury timelines confirmed
Captain Darcy Moore and veteran Scott Pendlebury will each spend time on the sidelines.
News
News
Fly’s presser Round 4: Key takeaways
Collingwood Senior Coach Craig McRae has addressed the media ahead of his side’s easter Thursday clash with the Brisbane Lions to open Round 4.
Feature
Feature
The Magpies teammate who helped pull Houston out of his first-year slump
Dan Houston moved home at the end of 2024 with two All-Australian blazers and a mountain of expectation among his belongings, after joining Collingwood in the biggest deal of that Trade Period.