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Geelong Proves Greatness In Epic Grand Final

by janetl — Thu, 2011-10-06 05:32 — Last Updated: Thu, 2011-10-06 05:47

Those who condemned Geelong to the “too old, too slow” basket will be adding “too good” to the slogan after the Cats produced a powerhouse final quarter to win the 2011 AFL Premiership. Geelong held a narrow seven point lead at the final change and the game looked to be set for a close and exciting finish. The much talked about second Premiership Cup for retiring Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse was not to be, as the Cats ran over the top of the 2010 Premiers in front of 99,537 screaming fans.  read more »

AFL Grand Final Teams Announced

by johnson — Thu, 2011-09-29 07:25 — Last Updated: Fri, 2011-09-30 10:05

Johnson Leung reporting for AFANA from Melbourne

Collingwood and Geelong have announced their starting teams for Saturday's AFL Grand Final. In the only change to either team, Pies midfielder Dayne Beams, who only had two possessions in last week's Preliminary Final win over Hawthorn, is out with groin soreness and has been replaced by Alex Fasolo. Pies ruckman Darren Jolly and key defender Ben Reid, who suffered upper-leg injuries in the match, have been retained in the team.  read more »

Pies Defy Hawks In Thriller

by janetl — Tue, 2011-09-27 09:22 — Last Updated: Tue, 2011-09-27 09:42

A disappointed Hawthorn side will rue the impact of poor kicking on goal and a lack of desperation in the final quarter against Collingwood in the first Preliminary Final. The Hawks had been on top of the much-fancied Minor Premiers for most of the first three quarters but are now doomed to wonder what might have been as the more determined Pies’ outfit looks forward to a Grand Final against Geelong next Saturday.  read more »

Collingwood Challenged

by rickb — Thu, 2011-09-15 05:15 — Last Updated: Fri, 2011-10-07 09:57

Collingwood and West Coast have played each other in three Finals over recent years. Each game has been a closely fought affair, including one draw. This was Allan Didak’s 200th game and while most were expecting the Pies to win, the encounter didn’t go entirely to plan.  read more »

ANZAC Heroes Honored

by densham — Fri, 2011-04-29 17:25 — Last Updated: Wed, 2011-05-25 07:46

Dawn’s early light emerged slowly through the cold damp mist which hung low and heavy over Melbourne, in a somber tribute to that April morning in 1915 when the ANZACS landed on the desolate shores of Gallipoli. The haunting refrain of the "Last Post" echoed through every Australian suburb, as the morning ceremonies were conducted to honor and remember the fallen.  read more »

Collingwood NAB Cup Premiers 2011

by densham — Sat, 2011-03-12 18:40 — Last Updated: Mon, 2011-03-14 06:19

On Friday night old rivalries kicked in as the NAB Cup finalists lined up for the national anthem. The last time Collingwood and Essendon faced each other in a Grand Final match was in 1990. The Pies won that game by 48 points even though back then the teams were evenly matched in their ladder finish.  read more »

Magpie Prestigiacomo Retires

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-11-16 18:31 — Last Updated: Fri, 2010-11-19 20:08

Veteran Collingwood defender Simon Prestigiacomo announced his retirement in early November after 15 years and 233 games. He was a first round draft selection in 1995, making his debut in 1996 and developing into an excellent defender with discipline, reliability and courage.  read more »

Malthouse To Ireland

by Lisa Albergo — Tue, 2010-10-26 19:13 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-10-27 11:18

Mick Malthouse, fresh from coaching Collingwood to the 2010 AFL Premiership, had little or no time to relax afterward as he began preparations for the Australian team to play against Ireland in the International Rules Series.
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Demons Shanghai Lions In China

by Lisa Albergo — Sun, 2010-10-17 15:24 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-10-27 11:07

It would seem the AFL has succeeded in gaining new territory and fans with Melbourne and Brisbane putting on a thrilling show in Shanghai. It was the very first Australian Rules football game ever played in China and the Demons pulled off a stunning come from behind win over Brisbane.  read more »

Grand Final Milestones

by janetl — Wed, 2010-10-06 18:59 — Last Updated: Wed, 2010-10-06 19:32

Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly joins an elite list of players who have played in winning Grand Final teams with two different clubs.  read more »

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