Pies in print on Tuesday 7 September
Read what the major papers are writing about Collingwood on 7 September
"Swan gets the players' votes"
Samantha Lane - The Age
"DANE Swan has dethroned Gary Ablett as the AFL's most valuable player, in the eyes of his peers at least, ending the three-year hold the Geelong champion had on the award."
"Irish crack at AFL just tommyrot"
Mark Hawthorne - The Age (Sporting Life)
"Former Collingwood player Marty Clarke has starred for County Down since he returned to his native Ireland last year, leading Down to an All-Ireland final against Cork on September 19."
"Dane Swan pockets MVP award"
Rebecca Williams - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD midfield star Dane Swan became only the second Magpie to win the AFL Players' Association MVP - and the Brownlow Medal could be next."
"Umpire saves Barry Hall"
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
"A FIELD umpire abused by Barry Hall played a leading role in saving the Western Bulldogs forward from suspension."
"Pencil in Pies vs Saints"
Aaron Langmaid - Herald Sun
"FOOTY fans are licking their lips at the tantalising prospect of a Magpies-Saints Grand Final after an electric first weekend of finals."