“Pies on notice”
Bruce Matthews – Herald Sun
“Collingwood is on notice that it risks a substantial fine for any further criticism of umpires.”
“Cloke and stagger”
Mike Sheahan – Herald Sun
“Eighteen months ago Travis Cloke was the most mature young key forward in the AFL.”
“Black and White”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“The rat cunning of incumbent Mick Malthouse, or new broom swept up by once-in-a-lifetime player and club legend Nathan Buckley?”
"Battles loom for O’Donnell"
Herald Sun (Sport Confidential)
“There will be much debate about the Collingwood and Essendon all-star teams selected to mark 15 years of the AFL’s traditional Anzac Day clash.”
“Collingwood given the all clear”
Martin Boulton – The Age
"Collingwood avoided any penalty from the AFL after club heavyweights met league boss Andrew Demetriou to discuss umpiring standards and thrash out issues arising from last week’s match with the Brisbane Lions."
“Malthouse is clear as AFL accepts his stare case call”
Greg Denham – The Australian
“Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse last night escaped a heavy fine from the AFL following an incident at the quarter-time break against Brisbane at the Gabba last Friday night.”
