Trio accused of Malthouse home invasion to stand trial Three men will face trial after allegedly trying to break into the home of AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse. AAP · Aug 13
Crows play down 'soft' criticism after loss Adelaide's Isaac Cumming believes losing to Collingwood was a pre-finals wake-up call but has dismissed the suggestion the Crows are too soft to win the flag. AAP · Jul 27
AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused. AAP · Jul 22
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders 'cockatoos' AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go. AAP · Jul 20
From the Pocket: The unflappable Scott Pendlebury keeps it steady through the ages The Collingwood veteran’s longevity comes down to temperament. No player has met triumph and disaster with such equanimity The Guardian - AU · May 20
'Incredibly frustrating': Bombers belted on Anzac Day Essendon's ball use was horrible when the game was on the line and Collingwood made them pay dearly with a record Anzac Day winning margin. AAP · Apr 25
Carlton coach's job 'absolutely' safe for Gather Round Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty. AAP · Apr 4
Magpies' old guard underline class against Bombers Collingwood's experienced heads Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Jamie Elliott and Jeremy Howe were crucial to the Magpies' Anzac Day win over Essendon. AAP · Apr 25, 2025
From the Pocket: Fremantle must get pulses racing to break the cycle of ‘vanilla’ mediocrity The Dockers’ boom recruit Shai Bolton can be the player to break the shackles amid a half-hearted vote of confidence for coach Justin Longmuir The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2025
Malthouse hails Cripps' journey to 200 Carlton games Former Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has hailed Blues captain Patrick Cripps's evolution to 200 games. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
From the Pocket: if Tom Hawkins has played his last game, he bows out with nothing more to prove What’s extraordinary is that Hawkins made it this far, writes Jonathan Horn in our weekly AFL newsletter The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2024
Pies hero Dane Swan reveals fork in road Upon being inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Collingwood great Dane Swan has reflected on the early turning point in his AFL career. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Ex-Eagles coach and WA football legend Todd dies at 86 Former West Coast coach John Todd, a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and a sporting legend in Western Australia, has died aged 86. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
Young gun Harley Reid enters the AFL fishbowl and feasts on the hype Being the AFL’s No 1 draft pick can be a poisoned chalice. But the 19-year-old West Coast prodigy has sauntered into the game and made it look a breeze. The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023 Despite tarnished past Jordan De Goey looms large for AFL grand final As the Magpie hurtled across the MCG to celebrate on Friday it was a reminder there is plenty left in his tank – and a sign of things to come
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023 History, passion and Lygon Street: Carlton supporters look past former glories to find new hope The fortunes of the football club and community have long been enmeshed. The question being asked is: will the team bring success to both?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023 Never-say-die Collingwood outrun Essendon in Anzac Day classic In front of a huge crowd of 95,179 at the MCG, the Magpies again show their killer instinct to come from 28 points behind in the final quarter
ABC News · Apr 14, 2023 Sydney Swans star Tom Papley launches impassioned plea over Paddy McCartin concussion recovery After kicking six goals against Richmond, Swans forward Tom Papley tells ABC Sport he's had enough of reading opinions about defender Paddy McCartin's future in the game after the defender continued his recovery from his tenth career concussion.
ABC News · Aug 20, 2022 Grand final brawls, suspension drama, Wayne Harmes and THAT goal — why the Blues and the Magpies hate each other As we get ready for today's blockbuster at the MCG, Carlton and Collingwood figures Mark Maclure and Mick Malthouse talk about the rivalry between the two traditional heavyweights, and why it endures.
AAP · May 20, 2022 Hamstrung Kennedy out of AFL action Swans' Josh Kennedy will be scrutinised by the AFL match review officer over a high hit on Blues' Sam Docherty but has bigger concerns over a hamstring injury.
ABC News · May 13, 2022 Mick Malthouse the latest to throw support at Wahgunyah footy club after 431-point loss A growing number of AFL stars are lending a hand at local football clubs that are struggling to bounce back from the impacts of COVID.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022 Essendon bring heat in AFL’s Anzac Day clash but still lack polish The Bombers were finally willing to get their hands dirty and showed enough at the MCG to suggest 2022 is not a complete write-off
ABC News · Apr 21, 2022 AFL coaching great Mick Malthouse makes return to Collingwood ahead of Anzac Day clash More than a decade since his messy exit from the Magpies, the three-time premiership coach accepts an invitation to address the club's players.
AAP · Apr 21, 2022 Magpies tap into Malthouse AFL knowledge AFL coaching legend Mick Malthouse has returned to Collingwood at Craig McRae's invitation ahead of the Magpies' Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.