"Six Collingwood players named in All-Australian team"
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"GREEN and gold was replaced by black and white as Collingwood monopolised the All-Australian team announced."
"Collingwood defender Chris Tarrant brushing up on Lance Franklin"
Bruce Matthews - Herald Sun
"COLLINGWOOD defender Chris Tarrant will adopt a realistic approach if he's again assigned the task on Lance Franklin on Friday night."
"Chris Dawes' future at Collingwood not settled"
Sam Edmund - Herald Sun
"The out-of-contract forward pledged his loyalty to the Magpies earlier this year, but talks between player and club remain delicately poised."
"Dawes a wanted man"
Jon Pierik - The Age
"COLLINGWOOD faces a fight to retain premiership forward Chris Dawes, with several clubs circling the talented big man."
"Captain Ablett leads the way for All-Australian elite"
Emma Quayle - The Age
"While 10 clubs were represented,Collingwood and Geelong dominated selection, with Leon Davis, Scott Pendlebury and Dane Swan also recognised along with Matthew Scarlett and Corey Enright, both picked on the full-back line."
"Pie onballers key to stop Franklin"
Jesse Hogan - The Age
"COLLINGWOOD'S defenders say their ability to curtail Hawthorn juggernaut Lance Franklin, struggling with a bout of gastro according to his coach last night, will rest heavily on their midfield teammates restricting supply to the Hawks' forward line."
"Hawk midfield won't be playing tag"
Jesse Hogan - The Age
"HAWTHORN is unlikely to opt for a hard tag on any Collingwood onballers on Friday night, according to midfield coach Brendon Bolton."
"Magpies facing headache at selection table"
Stephen Rielly - The Australian
"But as Collingwood looks to Friday's preliminary final against Hawthorn, their mercurial No 4 is being judged. For the first time his output is being closely scrutinised given that changes need to be made to accommodate defender Ben Reid (groin) and wingman Dale Thomas (suspension) who have both enjoyed standout seasons."
