"Forwards march Collingwood to finals as spiritless Essendon can't wait for end"
Jay Clark - Herald Sun
"Last night at the MCG, the rollicking Pies sought, and received, total annihilation of shambolic Essendon and revealed a blood lust that ensured its finals build-up gathered even more momentum."
"Mick Malthouse plays blame game"
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD coach Mick Malthouse blamed himself for forward Paul Medhurst's struggle to make an impact during the Magpies' thumping win at the MCG last night."
"Matthew Knights in a ton of strife after Essendon's 98-point loss to Collingwood"
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
"A RUTHLESS Collingwood swung the focus right back on Essendon coach Matthew Knights with a 98-point win at the MCG on Friday night."
"More time for young Dons after 'sadistic' lesson"
Martin Boulton and Michael Gleeson - The Age
"Jake Carlisle and Stewart Crameri made their debuts for the Bombers last night against Collingwood - later described by Knights as an ''awesome team''."
"Peakin' Pies"
Dan Silkstone - The Age
"And yet, if Collingwood does win the 2010 premiership, you wouldn't fancy too many minutes will be devoted to last night in the souvenir DVD."
"Keep an eye on Didak for medal"
Garry Lyon - The Age
"In the process of acknowledging that Swan has had a magnificent season, and undeniably deserves to be rated among the favourites for football's most prestigious award, it was his comments in regard to Alan Didak that had me sitting up and paying most attention."
"No contest as Magpies dominate"
Michael Gleeson - The Age
"THE measure of Collingwood as a good side, the top side, is not only the capacity to beat other good teams, but to preserve a level of quality against the poor."
"For a young Pie, opportunity knocks in rout"
Martin Boulton - The Age
"More than any time of year for clubs in the upper reaches of the top eight, the closing rounds of the season are largely about opportunity."
"Danger lurks at the foot of AFL ladder"
Mick Malthouse - The Australian
"With three rounds to go, those teams which cannot make the finals are a lot more dangerous and a long way from finished compared to other seasons given this year's early draft picks are going to new club Gold Coast."
