Friday 3 July
Read what the major papers are writing about Collingwood on Friday 3 July
"Pies seek to avenge Anzac Day loss"
Martin Boulton - The Age
"A STUNNING win against Collingwood in this year's Anzac Day clash provided an early glimpse into Essendon's never-say-die attitude and left Magpies coach Mick Malthouse seething."
"Magpies are playing selfless football"
Robert Walls - The Age
"SOME Collingwood fans are facing a dilemma. They want to see their team continue to win, but they also want to see their favourite son, Nathan Buckley, coach the team in 2010."
"Let love, compassion and hope guide your life"
Harry O'Brien - The Age
"YOU are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
"It doesn't get any bigger than this"
James Hird - Herald Sun
"TONIGHT is the most important Collingwood-Essendon game since the 1990 Grand Final."
"Scott Pendlebury may carry injury"
Jackie Epstein - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been recalled for tonight's blockbuster against Essendon after missing just one match with a knee injury."
"Magpies take heed of Anzac lesson"
Peter Lalor - The Australian
"WITH the Anzac Day epic set for a rematch tonight, Mick Malthouse admits the pain of the side's April loss to Essendon still hurts, but promises the lessons are learnt."
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