As you grab your morning coffee, cast an eye over collingwoodfc.com.au to see where the Pies are popping up in the papers. ‘Pies in Print’ will keep the Magpie Army informed on what is being written about what the club in the major media outlets around the country.
Champion midfielder Dane Swan has told Triple M he is keen to play on in 2017, should his foot fully recover from surgery.
Swan, 32, told Eddie McGuire's Hot Breakfast he had recently met with coach Nathan Buckley to discuss his future.
"I’m not going to play on if I don’t think I can contribute at the level that I want to and I know I can," Swan told the Triple M.
"It really all comes down to my foot. If my foot is OK and I think I can play at a high level, I certainly will try and play on."
Moore of same
Herald Sun - 3 June 2016
Lauren Wood
"Recalled Magpie Travis Cloke has admitted he had been 'blase' at some contests. Cloke has been recalled and named at centre half forward in Collingwood's side to take on Port Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday, after being left out for the past six games.
""I'm confident in my football that I've put together, a good foundation, to show faith in the club and replace Darcy Moore," Cloke said."
Clubs eye Magpies defender
Herald Sun - 3 June 2016
Jay Clark
"Collingwood vice-captain Nathan Brown is attracting trade interest as he battles to regain a senior spot. The premiership full back, who next year is a restricted free agent and is unsigned beyond this season, is being watched closely by two clubs."
Lottery numbers up
Herald Sun - 3 June 2016
Jay Clark and Lauren Wood
"Support is growing for the AFL to adopt an NBA-style draft lottery to help combat the ugly threat of tanking.
"Senior coaches Nathan Buckley and Alan Richardson joined Geelong onballer Jimmy Bartel on Thursday in backing the concept, saying a draft lottery would help kill off fears about struggling clubs' late-season performances."
Magpies find Cloke room, Dawes back for Dees
The Age - 3 June 2016
Daniel Cherny
"Collingwood premiership forwards Travis Cloke and Chris Dawes have both been named to return to the AFL this weekend, joining feelgood story Jack Trengove as big-name inclusions for round 11.
"While the Magpies will trim their 25-man squad on Friday afternoon, Cloke has been picked at centre-half forward, and is set to play in Sunday's match against Port Adelaide at the MCG. Cloke, 29, was dropped before the Pies' round-five ANZAC Day match after a poor start to the season."
Pies In Print: Swan to play on?
Champion midfielder Dane Swan has told Triple M he is keen to play on in 2017, should his foot fully recover from surgery.
