Pies in print on Thursday 30 September
Read what the major papers are writing about Collingwood on Thursday 30 September
"Strategy hatched during closed-door training session"
Courtney Walsh - The Australian
"A STRATEGY to improve the delivery to Collingwood's forwards has been identified as a key to defeating St Kilda in Saturday's grand final replay."
“Magpie pair back Ablett’s bold move”
Jesse Hogan - The Age?
“Collingwood duo Sharrod Wellingham and Brent Macaffer have strongly endorsed Gary Ablett’s decision to quit Geelong in favour of a big deal with the Gold Coast.”
??“Young Pie shows nerves of Steele”
Rohan Connolly - The Age
?“One more point last Saturday, and Steele Sidebottom, along with the entire Collingwood army, would still be celebrating the breaking of a 20-year premiership drought.”??
“Second time around, grand final week a low-key affair”?
Jesse Hogan - The Age?
“Brent Macafer, 22, said his preparation for last week’s grand final had not been as good for this weekend’s rematch.”??
“Low-key week suits Magpies”
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
“Collingwood midfielder Sharrod Wellingham is thankful for a second chance to get it right this time.”??
“Big man search”?
Jon Ralph - Herald Sun
“Former Demon Brad Miller, Magpie Josh Fraser and North Melbourne’s David Hale have all been linked to the club.”