“Maxwell: Get off Josh’s back”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell has backed much-maligned vice-captain Josh Fraser to perform tonight against the inexperienced ruck division of flag favourite Geelong.”
“Pie in the sky – No doubting Thomas but Rocca return cloudy”
Rebecca Williams – Herald Sun
“Collingwood has regained utility Dale Thomas for tonight’s clash against Geelong, while the intrigue over key forward Anthony Rocca’s comeback continues.”
“Only rucking role”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Josh Fraser seems to play at his best when under pressure.”
“Magpies look to bury ‘nightmare’”
Nick Sheridan – The Age
“Through the latter half of the 2008 season, the Magpies carried the distinction of being the one team that had managed to topple the presumed premiership-in-waiting with their stunning 83-point rout of the Cats in round nine.”
“Geelong Football Club coach Mark Thompson expects line-ups to change”
Michael Auciello – The Geelong Advertiser
“The guessing game on team selection will continue right up until game time for both Geelong and Collingwood tonight.”
