"Hopes rise for Magpie midfielder"
Michael Gleeson - The Age
"Collingwood midfielder Sharrod Wellingham is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time for the preliminary final after scans yesterday confirmed he had no structural damage."
"Taking a black and white approach"
Jon Pierik - The Age
"Collingwood leader Scott Pendlebury says a preseason declaration to become a "predictable" side has been a key part of the blueprint that has helped the Magpies into a preliminary final."
"Bazza doubt for finals"
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
"A punch to Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien's chest and poor disciplinary record could end Barry Hall's season."
"Waxing duo has Pies shining"
Mark Robinson - Herald Sun
"A calmness engulfed the Collingwood rooms again, save for president Ed, barking out "shut up" to excited fans, like the lion-tamer he needed to be."
"Week off puts us in Jolly good spot"
Michael Horan - Herald Sun
"Premiership ruckman Darren Jolly says Collingwood is perfectly placed to go all the way in finals."
"Magpies dominate betting"
Jon Anderson - Herald Sun (Punters' Paradise)
"For the first time since 1977 Collingwood will enter a preliminary final as a flag favourite."
"Twitter quip riles Big Bad Baz, says Harry"
Chris de Kretser and Daryl Timms - Herald Sun (Sport Confidential)
"Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien said he was to blame for the push and shove with Bulldog Barry Hall at the start of Saturday night's qualifying final at the MCG."
