“Ump clash did happen, but we won’t pursue it”
Bruce Matthews – Herald Sun
“Collingwood yesterday backed away from an allegation that a field umpire pushed one of its players at the Gabba on Friday night.”
“Mick: I still want to coach”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse raised the stakes yesterday as the Pies decide whether to replace him with club legend Nathan Buckley, emphatically stating he will coach on next year.”
"Surgery after Green breaks jaw in clash"
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"Collingwood chief of football Geoff Walsh said Paul Medhurst had "certainly not" fractured his cheekbone after colliding with Brisbane's Troy Selwood on Friday night."
“Pies, Bombers to talk it up”
Herald Sun (Confidential)
“A group of Collingwood and Essendon players will today give an insight into playing in the annual Anzac Day clash. (adidas Bourke St store from 2.30 pm).
“Magpies will not complain to AFL over contact ‘irony’”
Scott Spits – The Age
“Collingwood has ruled out making an official complaint to the AFL about an incident in which an umpire allegedly made contact with one of its players at the Gabba last Friday night.”
“Umpires cop it from all sides”
Patrick Smith – The Australian
“Last round, Collingwood’s Heath Shaw placed his hand on umpire Michael Vozzo’s shoulder, pushed him slightly off stride, and was reported.”
