"The western Magpies"
Steve Butler - The Age
"The meaning in rookie draftee Harry O'Brien's voice when Collingwood took a punt on him in 2005 always brings Derek Hine back to what he loves most about giving young football aspirations their shot at the big time."
"Fraser a boost for the Pies"
Brent Diamond - The Age
"The Magpies' rich depth of AFL talent appears likely to give reigning premier North Ballarat a shake in today's clash between the premiership contenders at Victoria Park."
"Pies focus on honing mental stamina"
Lauren Wood - The Age
"COMPLACENCY has become Collingwood's greatest rival in recent weeks, says Sharrod Wellingham."
"Leon on the blink"
Rohan Connolly - The Age
"IN WHAT turned out to be an All-Australian year, the lingering image of Leon Davis's 2009 is of the Collingwood small man conjuring another freakish goal followed by an understated, almost world-weary pointing of the index finger."
"Magpies brace for Eagles"
Rebecca Williams - Herald Sun
"Collingwood midfielder Sharrod Wellingham says the Magpies need to improve their record against lower-ranked teams when they take on struggling West Coast tonight."
"Alan Didak to stick with Pies"
Mark Robinson - Herald Sun
"ALAN Didak hasn't yet committed himself to Collingwood beyond this year, but Magpies fans can rest easy."
"Bridge over troubled waters"
Mark Robinson - Herald Sun
"EVERYBODY has a life-changing moment. For Alan Didak, it came in the back of a Mercedes Benz coupe as it sped across the Bolte Bridge in June 2007."
"Easy being green"
Sport Confidential - Herald Sun
"The black and whites are going green tonight."
