The countdown is on.
Collingwood’s 2017 season will officially come to a close in one week (on Friday October 6th), when the Magpie family comes together for the club’s night of nights – the E.W. Copeland Trophy.
With new teams and new memories created over this past year, Collingwood will play host to a night of celebration and recognition as it marks its 90th Copeland Trophy ceremony.
Collingwood Media presents all the information you need to know ahead of the 2017 E.W. Copeland Trophy ceremony.
Where is the Copeland held?
The Palladium at Crown will once again provide a stunning backdrop to the lavish Copeland Trophy dinner, with a big attendance expected at Collingwood’s most coveted award ceremony.
Who will be in attendance?
From President Eddie McGuire to Senior Coach Nathan Buckley and the entire 2017 playing group, the Palladium will be filled with those that don, represent and support the Black and White stripes.
Past players, coaches, the board and members from the Magpie Army will join forces to help celebrate the season that was.
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How can you watch it?
Collingwood’s Copeland Cast will also return in 2017, providing our fans and the wider football community with exclusive and free access to the E.W. Copeland Trophy.
The Copeland Cast will be available via the club’s official Facebook page, as well as collingwoodfc.com.au.
Join us from 7:30pm (AEST), as Collingwood Media takes viewers inside the E.W. Copeland Trophy, with key speakers, the best moments from the ceremony and the count to the Copeland Trophy.
Follow CollingwoodFC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for further coverage throughout the night.
Can Pendles match Bucks’ Copeland record?
After becoming the first Collingwood player to win four consecutive best and fairest medallions, can Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury etch his name further into the club’s history books at this year’s ceremony?
Sitting level on five Copeland Trophies (2011, 2013-16) with Hall of Famer Len Thompson, Pendlebury can tie Nathan Buckley’s six-time Copeland record with another triumph on Friday evening.
After polling Collingwood’s most votes (15) at the 2017 Brownlow, Pendlebury could be in prime position to contend for his sixth individual title.
But with a strong field of contenders at this year’s count – including All-Australian nominees Adam Treloar and Jeremy Howe - will there be a new owner of the Copeland Trophy for the first time in five years?
Treloar and Grundy are two Magpies that could contend for the Copeland Trophy this year. Image: AFL Photos.
What other awards will be presented?
With all eyes on the club’s highest individual honour, the E.W. Copeland Trophy dinner will also honour and recognise a host of individuals from the Collingwood family.
The player deemed the 'Best Clubman' will recieve the Darren Millane Memorial Trophy, in honour of the late club champion. Last year, Brent Macaffer was the worthy recipient of the award.
The best first year player will be awarded the Harry Collier Trophy, while the Gavin Brown Award will be given to the Players' Player.
The best and fairest player in the VFL will receive the Joseph Wren Trophy and the club's leading goal kicker will be awarded the Gordon Coventry Award.
