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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

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Police praise fan behaviour as Magpies bask in AFL flag

Collingwood fans partied into the night after snaring a 16th premiership with a four-point AFL grand final win over Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Cox savours becoming second American to win AFL decider

Nine years after being scouted in Texas, Collingwood ruck Mason Cox has become the second American-born AFL premiership player.

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AFL grand final 2023: Collingwood Magpies defeat Brisbane Lions – as it happened

Rolling report: Collingwood won their first premiership flag since 2010 and 16th overall after a nailbiting ending to the game at a packed MCG

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It's a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day

Saturday’s premiership tussle between Collingwood and Brisbane features the two top-ranked teams from 2023. Hopefully, unlike last year’s final, it will be a gripping match. The 2023 finals series has so far featured edge-of-the-seat contests, as reflected in media audiences: some 13.3 million eyeballs tuning in, at an average of…

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Loving Collingwood is about the heart and not the head – and my grandfather’s story helped forge my emotional connection

My grandfather ‘played for Collingwood’ but my family is yet to fully untangle his tragic history

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Magpies' Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty

Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.

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Michael Willson: the master photographer capturing AFL history from behind the lens

From Tayla Harris’s kick to Lance Franklin’s 1,000th goal, everyone has a favourite photo by the man who sees ‘a picture within a picture’

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Magpies rule midfielder Adams out of AFL grand final

Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams will not play in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions after failing to overcome a hamstring strain.

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Collingwood on the up and up as they take the stairs to grand final

GWS Giants threatened to overwhelm the Pies but Craig McRae’s team seized the moments to win through

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GWS Giants take newfound swagger into AFL showdown with Collingwood

Earlier this season, the Giants were a bottom-four team but they have gradually found their groove to move with a win of the grand final

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Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard cleared to play in preliminary final

Collingwood defender is now free to play against winner of GWS and Port Adelaide

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Concussion an issue AFL can’t afford to smother

The tribunal hearing into Brayden Maynard’s role in the concussion of Angus Brayshaw will test the AFL on the ‘duty of care’ it owes to its players

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Rowell, Daicos graduate to become AFL's Yin Yang rivals

Bulldozing Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell and Collingwood ace Nick Daicos have graduated from schoolyard teammates to AFL rivals.

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Brownlow favourite Daicos likely to be fined for punch

Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is likely to stay eligible for the Brownlow Medal as he faces scrutiny for a gut punch in the win over Carlton.

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From Collingwood to Hawthorn, your AFL team's position after nine rounds summed up in two paragraphs

Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.

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Collingwood snatches thrilling one-point AFL win over Adelaide as Geelong, Gold Coast celebrate victories

After trailing Adelaide for almost the entire match, Collingwood kicks a behind with less than a minute on the clock to claim yet another dramatic come-from-behind win and top spot on the ladder. Earlier, Geelong and Gold Coast both triumphed.

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Nicky Winmar healing the wounds of 1993

St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar will take part in a healing ceremony 30 years after a 1993 incident at Victoria Park where he proudly pointed to his black skin.

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Collingwood beat Richmond by 14 points at MCG to continue excellent start to AFL season

Collingwood's fantastic start to the 2023 AFL season continues with a 14-point win over Richmond at the MCG, despite a night of inaccuracy in front of goal.

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Tigers lose Martin, Hopper for tasty Pies clash

Richmond will be without four key players, including Dustin Martin, due to injury and suspension for their blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG.

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Ginnivan to make case for return through Magpies VFL

While he has impressed at training during his two-game illicit-drug ban, Collingwood's young star Jack Ginnivan won't be gifted an AFL start against Richmond.

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Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash

Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.

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Power should tag Nick Daicos: Magpies coach McRae

Nick Daicos shapes as a weapon against Port Adelaide, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he would tag the talented half-back if he led the Power.

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Adelaide's McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.

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