“Fix attitude, Pies”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Collingwood last night defiantly declared it had nothing to explain, after being told it must change its negative attitude towards umpires.
“Malthouse is still the master”
Herald Sun (Confidential)
“It was a case of the master facing the apprentice when Collingwood’s Mick Malthouse went up against Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss at the Gabba on Friday night.”
“McGuane blunts Brodie’s best”
Herald Sun (Confidential)
“Former Colllingwood onballer Brodie Holland made his debut as captain-coach of Maribyrnong Park on the weekend and produced a best-on-ground performance against Keilor, coached by ex-Magpie Mick McGuane.”
“AFL unimpressed with Magpies’ sniping”
Jesse Hogan – The Age
“Collingwood’s top brass may be well advised to bring a chequebook with them to tomorrow’s clear-the-air discussions with the AFL after the league tired of the club’s sniping of umpires.”
“Pies’ concern is just whingeing”
Caroline Wilson – The Age
“The Collingwood Football Club is concerned about the future of the game.”
“Sore Shaw sidelined for Anzac Day clash”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Collingwood defender and Anzac Day medalist Heath Shaw will miss Saturday’s Anzac Day clash with Essendon because of a hamstring injury.”
“Magpies face AFL heat over umpires”
Courtney Walsh – The Australian
“The AFL foreshadowed a potentially explosive meeting with Collingwood tomorrow by demanding the club explain its behavior concerning umpires over the past week.”
