It was only last week when the news came through that Marley Williams had been found guilty of assault causing grievous bodily harm, the ugly fallout from a night on the town back in December 2012. The court case had been hanging over his head all throughout last year, which is a testament to his…
Month: February 2014
NAB Challenge Review: Collingwood vs. Richmond
After our clash against Geelong, I came away from the game feeling rather encouraged by the endeavour from both young and old. The fact that we had gained ascendancy in the second half and won most of the important statistical categories by the end of the game was promising. Last night in Wangaratta however, we…
Game Day: Collingwood vs Richmond (NAB Challenge Game 2)
After an enthralling tussle with Geelong down in Victoria’s second city by the bay last week, our Magpies make their next road trip on the pre-season practice match circuit up the Hume Freeway to the lovely surrounds of Wangaratta to take on the only team which can possibly be both a ‘feel good’ and a…
Familiar Faces, New Phases
In the last couple of years, we have seen some substantial turnover to our list. There has been a clear move to invest in the draft once more, establishing a new generation of Magpies who will have the opportunity – much like the heroes before them – to develop and flourish together. Along with our…
NAB Challenge Review: Collingwood vs. Geelong
We were given a reprieve from the slow wait of the off-season on Wednesday night, as our Magpies ventured down the highway to take on the Cats at Sleepy Hollow. Opposed to a reasonably strong Geelong outfit on their own dung heap, our team of youthful and recently arrived Pies gave a good account of…
Game Day: Collingwood vs Geelong (NAB Challenge Game 1)
It’s nearly here! After a long, hot summer dominated by the newfound success of our national cricket team, the time has come to put away the Kookaburras and bring out the Sherrins. When the pitches are covered (or taken out) and the goal posts go up. When the off-whites of Test cricket are replaced by…
NAB Challenge Preview: Collingwood vs. Geelong
After another long off-season where football fans were forced to find ways to kill time, the NAB sponsored preseason competition has rolled around once more. Demetriou must have channelled the likes of Titus and other Roman emperors when deciding upon this year’s format, offering up a month or so of games to satisfy the football…
Depth Charts 2014: Midfielders
At long last, we’ve arrived at the engine room and the final instalment of this post-season’s depth charts. Be forewarned that this segment may go considerably longer than others, owing to the multifaceted nature of the midfield and by extension, the amount of options we have who might appear in the mix throughout the course…