"Pies dispatch Dockers, Cats the true test"
Michael Gleeson - The Age
"COLLINGWOOD on Friday night met a team in Fremantle that was determined to prove itself worthy of the tag, top side."
"Pies match not a blockbuster, says Thompson"
Andrew Stafford and Jesse Hogan - The Age
"GEELONG coach Mark Thompson was playing down a potential premiership dress rehearsal against Collingwood on Friday, after his side's 81-point obliteration of the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last night."
"Brown, Fraser strive to earn senior recall"
Brent Diamond - The Age
"Collingwood's Leigh Brown booted six goals in a best-on-ground performance, Josh Fraser dominated the ruck and Tarkyn Lockyer gathered almost 30 disposals, exemplifying the Magpies' depth in yesterday's 91-point away win over Frankston."
"separated at birth"
Bruce Eva - The Age
"Actor David Lyons played a professional gambler in the Australian film Cactus, but you'd be a mug to back against Collingwood's Luke Ball having a say in the Magpies' fortunes come September."
"Pie rotations"
Jay Clark - Sunday Herald Sun
"Collingwood will continue to rotate its veterans through the VFL to help build the experience of its most precious young talents."
"Mick has reasons to smile"
Glenn McFarlane - Sunday Herald Sun
"When Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse surveyed the damage from the club's 73-point loss to Geelong in last year's preliminary final, he lamented a lack of midfield pressure and a barren forward line as the reasons behind the flag flogging."
"Veterans shine"
Howard Leigh - Sunday Herald Sun
"Collingwood boasts an embarrassingly rich list of seasoned players knocking on the door of AFL selection."
"Unsung heroes"
Shane Crawford - Sunday Herald Sun
"A few people questioned last year whether or not he (Sharrod Wellingham) was prepared to put his body on the line when he had to."
"Pie challenge"
Craig Hutchison - Sunday Herald Sun
"(Eddie) McGuire and (Neil) Robertson have swapped emails since he won the world title in a 12-hour match earlier this month in England."
