"Pie star admits 'jealousy'"
Linda Pearce - The Age
"Jealously of Geelong is not necessarily a sin, according to Collingwood midfielder Scott Pendlebury, while warning that honesty must be injured Sharrod Wellingham's policy ahead of Friday night's preliminary final against the reigning premier at the MCG."
"Straight shooter"
Greg Baum - The Age
"Travis Cloke's extravagant kicking at goal cannot be called the elephant in the Collingwood room, because Cloke is as unselfconsciously honest about it as the people he sees behind the goals with their heads in their hands, not daring to watch as he kicks."
"Coach has faith in Cats' experience"
Peter Hanlon - The Age
"OF ALL the shots that will be fired across bows before the preliminaries give way to the actual final, Geelong fell back on an indisputable edge yesterday: the Cats not only know how to win at the business end of the season, they have done so when saddled with the sort of expectation Collingwood is carrying now."
"Costa keen to talk up Collingwood rivalry, not Ablett's future"
Jon Pierik - The Age
"In the meantime, Costa wants the focus to remain on Friday night's clash against Collingwood, a club he felt has been a strong rival of the Cats since the early 1950s."
"Just do it...for me"
Aaron Langmald - Herald Sun
"Footy legend Lou Richards has issued a heartfelt plea to his beloved Collingwood in its bid for the flag: "Do it for me."
"Six Geelong stars in All-Australian team"
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
"Collingwood could get only four players in the AFL's top 22 despite finishing the home-and-away season on top of the ladder."
"Travis Cloke commits to Magpies"
Jon Ralph - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD has secured a major coup before its preliminary final, with Travis Cloke confirming he will re-sign with the club."
"Of course we're jealous"
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"Collingwood has refused to take the bait of Geelong coach Mark Thompson as the mind games heat up fro Friday night's preliminary final."
"I want crucial kick: Travis Cloke"
AAP - Herald Sun
"ERRATIC goalkicker Travis Cloke says if Collingwood's preliminary final against Geelong is to be decided by a late shot for goal, he wants the ball."
"Good things come in small packages, like Jarryd Blair"
Scott Gullan - Herald Sun
"JARRYD Blair shakes his head and laughs when asked how many times in his life he's been told he was too small."
"Clakre starring at home"
Chris de Kretser and Daryl Timms - Herald Sun (Sport Confidential)
"Australian eyes will be on former Collingwood defender Marty Clarke when he lines up for Down in Sunday night's All-Ireland Gaelic football final against Cork at Croke Part, Dublin."
"Travis Cloke won't flip over coin toss kicking"
Courtney Walsh - The Australian
"AT a time when the psychological state of Collingwood is an issue, the Magpie carrying arguably the biggest mental burden seemed remarkably at ease yesterday."
"Dane Swan continues golden run, but Lenny Hayes misses All-Australian gong"
Courtney Walsh - The Australian
"COLLINGWOOD may yet win the grand final but it is unlikely Magpie fans will be satisfied that only four of its stars did enough to be recognised as All-Australians last night."
