Pies in print on Monday 12 September
Read what the major daily papers are writing about Collingwood on Monday 12 September
"Luke Ball declares Geelong premiership favourites"
Sam Edmund - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD midfielder Luke Ball has done his best to heap pressure on Geelong, nominating the Cats as the outright premiership favourites."
"Lock it in: we're set for Cats v Pies"
Rohan Connolly - The Age
"Collingwood and Geelong made the running all season, and have been talked up as likely grand final foes for months."
"Four wait on panel review"
Matt Murnane - The Age
"Pies midfielder Wellingham was involved in two potentially reportable incidents during Saturday's qualifying final win against West Coast."
"Magpie trio earn praise on return"
Steve Butler - The Age
"Collingwood's premiership defence will gain momentum from its grinding win over West Coast at the MCG on Saturday, according to Magpie assistant coach Scott Watters."