27 days ago by Christine Cladakis

Recently retired St Kilda key defender Max Hudghton has joined the Collingwood Football Club in a part time coaching role. Max Hudghton, at the age of 33, announced his retirement from AFL just after the St Kilda’s Grand Final loss to Geelong in late September, after having played 234 games over a.. ...

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46 days ago by Brent

The Grand Finalists are in and that one day in September we look forward to is upon us. Here is a look at what has caught my eye. THE TOP FOUR 1. THE FINAL TWO – Well people the time is finally upon us, the Grand Final is all but days away. The two best teams of 2009 remain with the Saints and...

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48 days ago by Christine Cladakis

After 15 seasons of AFL Football, Collingwood veteran player Anthony Rocca has announced his retirement at the age of 32 and after a total of 242 games with Collingwood and Sydney. Anthony Rocca addressed the Collingwood Football Club of his decision including team mates earlier today at the Lexus.. ...

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48 days ago by Ben Fullerton

A look at how last week milestone players went in their respective games. Travis Cloke – Cloke was playing in his 100th game on Saturday night, and it was one to forget. He only gathered 10 disposals, 3 of which were clangers, and only manages 0.1 on the scoreboard. Needless to say the result...

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49 days ago by halfbackflanker

Imitation is usually the best form of flattery…but not down at the Cattery! So much for that whole ‘ excruciating pressure‘ theory! Septocemia 2009 will have the best possible finale as the two best teams in the competition will face off in the AFL Grand Final. Sure, we love a Cinderella story…but i ...

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54 days ago by thetoydepartment

By CHARLES HAPPELL While Geelong coach Mark Thompson has maintained his dignity and poise in the lead-up to Saturday’s preliminary final, the same cannot be said of his Collingwood counterpart Mick Malthouse who has indulged in the puerile mind games so beloved of underdogs at this time of year. Mal ...

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54 days ago by Ben Fullerton

This week I have more than a couple of milestones, so let’s have a look at them. Travis Cloke – Cloke will play his 100th game this weekend in the rematch of the 2007 preliminary final against Geelong. Drafted to the Pies under the Father-Son rule in the 2004 National Draft, Cloke managed to play...

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55 days ago by Ben Fullerton

A look at how last week milestone players went in their respective games two weeks out from the Grand Final. Jason Akermanis – Had a reasonably quiet night all up. He collected 14 possessions, kicked 1.2 and had 4 tackles. He did collect a knock to the head during a tackle by Jed Adcock and was no.. ...

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57 days ago by Hammy

I'll make a bold prediction. Even though Eddie Everywhere, alias Eddie Maguire, has put a succession plan in place to relieve Mick Malthouse of his coaching duties at Collingwood at the end of the 2010 season and be replaced by former captain Nathan Buckley, I don't think that that is going to happe ...

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57 days ago by halfbackflanker

The flowing long locks of Ryan Griffin – perfect product promotion for Garnier Fructis!! But Nathan Eagleton? Nah, not so much… Septopia 2009 is all going to script so far. Top two teams in the prelim, bottom two teams on the drink. And now the Brisbane Lions can enjoy a nice shandy or two having be ...

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