Every weekday morning collingwoodfc.com.au will publish ‘Pies in Print’ which will keep Magpie supporters informed on what is being written about the club in major papers around the country.

“Collingwood rallies to defend ruckman after ‘dogging’ jibe”
Nick Sheridan – The Age
“The Collingwood cavalry was fully mobilised yesterday to defend its beleaguered ruckman Josh Fraser, with football manager Geoff Walsh attacking media commentator Grant Thomas’ criticism of him for “dogging” a contest as hypocritical and captain Nick Maxwell labelling Thomas’ opinion “irrelevant”.

“Leave Josh alone – Magpies close ranks to slam Thomas slur”
Michael Horan and Bruce Matthews – Herald Sun
“Collingwood football manager Geoff Walsh has returned savage fire on Grant Thomas’s accusation that Magpie ruckman Josh Fraser “dogged it” against Essendon.”

“Time out has Nick smarting”
Bruce Matthews – Herald Sun
“Lonely training sessions and an extended contract are extra motivation for returning Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell.”