Apr 23, 2009
Collingwood’s key forwards Anthony Rocca and Paul Medhurst are both in doubt for the Anzac day clash against Essendon on Saturday afternoon. Rocca, who only returned to the Magpies last weekend after almost a year out through injury and goal sneak Paul Medhurst, will both have to prove their fitness at the magpies last training session tomorrow. Medhurst had a…
Apr 21, 2009
Young Magpie Jaxon Barham is Round four's NAB AFL Rising Star, following his impressive debut against the Lions on Friday night. As well as making the most tackles (9) on the ground, the 20-year-old had 28 disposals, including six marks, whilst playing on Brisbane star player Luke Power, which is a challenge for the best and most experienced players in…
Apr 16, 2009
Anthony Rocca is set to play his first game of the AFL season when his Collingwood Magpies take on the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba this Friday night. Rocca hasn’t played for the magpies since he broke his foot in round 13 last year. He played in Collingwood’s VFL side last week and kicked 3 goals. The big forward who…
Apr 14, 2009
Heath Shaw has been suspended for one game and fined $1950 after pleading guilty to making intentional contact with an umpire. Field umpire Michael Vozzo awarded a free kick against Shaw in the second quarter of last Thursday night's clash with Geelong at the MCG, Shaw then pushed Vozzo who reported him and awarded a fifty metre penalty against him.…
Apr 11, 2009
Collingwood and Heath Shaw will be hoping recent history is nothing to go by when the defender faces a charge of making contact with an umpire next week. Shaw received a 50 metre penalty against him for apparently grabbing umpire Michael Vozzo’s arm and was then reported for the incident. With the AFL declaring to crack down on player contact…
Apr 8, 2009
Former Collingwood captain Nathan Buckley may be setting his sights on AFL coaching in 2010. Buckley is currently an assistant coach with the AIS/AFL Academy, and he said his involvement with the young players had spurred his interest in coaching at an elite level. There has been speculation Buckley will return to Collingwood next season, with Magpies president Eddie McGuire…
Apr 4, 2009
The Magpies have a win on the board after beating Melbourne by 53-points at the MCG on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies only led by one goal at the half-time break, but managed to skip well ahead of the Demons through forwards John Anthony (four goals) and Alan Didak (three goals). Collingwood put in a much improved performance from last week's…
Apr 3, 2009
Magpies forward Anthony Rocca is every bit a chance to play his first game this season against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday. Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse hinted at a possible return for the key forward, and suggested Rocca could be a late inclusion, despite not being added to the club’s emergencies. Malthouse said Rocca would definitely play at some…
Apr 3, 2009
Collingwood rookie Ryan Cook is expected to be charged with assault after allegedly attacking a man near a Sale service station in Victoria earlier this year. The alleged victim reportedly suffered extensive facial injuries, including a broken nose, cheek and two fractured eye sockets. Initially the club denied Cook of any wrong-doing, and insisted the 21-year-old acted in self-defence; a…
Mar 21, 2009
Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says that Club champion Nathan Buckley will have other competition for the coaching position should Mick Malthouse either retire or Collingwood decide to let him go in the near future. McGuire mentioned assistant coaches Brad Scott, Blake Caracella, Gavin Brown and Mark Neeld as possible replacements for veteran Mick Malthouse. McGuire added that Mick Malthouse has…
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