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AFL:Pickett shines as Dees pip Pies in Big Freeze epic

Kysaiah Pickett starred and Melbourne outlasted Collingwood in a King's Birthday classic as both sides lost key players to injuries at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 8

AFL:'Play on': record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher

A record Big Freeze crowd has filled the MCG for the annual Collingwood-Melbourne King's Birthday AFL clash to honour the late, great Neale Daniher.

AAP · Jun 8

AFL:Dees, Pies lose stars to injuries in hot MCG start

Melbourne forward Brody Mihocek was taken off on a stretcher and Collingwood lost defender Brayden Maynard to a dislocated shoulder before halftime at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 8

'Real honour': King preparing Demons for massive clash

In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.

AAP · Jun 4

AFL:'Powerful': Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies

Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.

AAP · Jun 3

'Powerful': Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies

Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.

AAP · Jun 3

Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

AAP · Jun 1

Bulldogs turn tables on Pies in tight finish

The Western Bulldogs have had five from as many games decided by single-figure margins this season, following a thrilling victory over Collingwood.

AAP · May 30

AFL:Dogged defender pips Pies with mark of a champion

The Western Bulldogs had mid-season rookie selection Michael Sellwood to thank for a brilliant late mark that sealed a gripping four-point win over Collingwood.

AAP · May 30

AFL:Dogs defender stands up to seal thrilling win over Pies

The Western Bulldogs had Michael Sellwood to thank for a brilliant late mark that sealed a gripping four-point win over Collingwood.

AAP · May 30