"Didak, Shaw just starting to repay Magpies"
Damian Barrett - Herald Sun
"As brilliant as Alan Didak was in Collingwood's win in Sydney on the weekend - and, arguably, it was the most complete match of his career - he remains in debt to the Magpies."
"Magpies start 'lucky'"
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"Collingwood is confident a media ligament injury to Scott Pendlebury's knee is not as bad as initially feared and hope the star midfielder may miss only "a couple of weeks."
"Getting better all the time"
Glenn McFarlane - Herald Sun
"Collingwood star Alan Didak says Saturday night's courageous win against Sydney at ANZ Stadium has given the club the perfect platform to launch the second half of its season."
"Shaw is tough for mum"
Glenn McFarlane - Herald Sun
"Collingwood defender Heath Shaw admitted his mother did not know who to barrack for at the weekend as he and brother Rhyce squared off on different sides for the first time in their careers."
"Collingwood making bookies nervous - Popular Pies"
Jon Anderson - Herald Sun
"Collingwood is on the move to ultimate glory, according to those who frame the markets."
"Sydney lacks Magpies' class"
Herald Sun
"No one could question the effort put in by Sydney in an attempt finally to find a way past bogey side Collingwood on Saturday night."
"Double Ds have the factor"
Rohan Connolly - The Age
"There are two reasons why the Pies are a good bet for two chances in September: Alan Didak and Leon Davis."
"Pies reveal the team-building power of playing interstate"
Emma Quayle - The Age
"Collingwood's 23-point win over Sydney meant different things to Alan Didak."
"Pendlebury’s knee injury 'slight'"
Jesse Hogan - The Age
"Collingwood is hopeful scans today will confirm a knee injury to Scott Pendlebury is only minor and will sideline the midfielder for less than a month."
"Spring in Malthouse's step as season rises from ashes"
Peter Lalor - The Age
"Cast your mind back a few rounds and you might remember Mick Malthouse and his Pies were in a dark place."
