Pure Footy: AFL grand final Collingwood v Brisbane, stats, trends; Scott Pendlebury, Jordan De Goey, Josh Dunkley

Jordan De Goey’s preliminary final performance was eye catching, but it is the form of a veteran Collingwood star who may be keeping Brisbane’s coaches awake at night. Former captain and 2010 Norm Smith Medalist Scott Pendlebury is the number one rated Collingwood player over the last six matches. “He is Collingwood’s best performer,” Champion … Read more

AFL grand final; Leigh Matthews rubbishes racism allegations against Lions coach Chris Fagan

AFL legend Leigh Matthews has slammed the racism allegations against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as “just crap” and says the players rallying behind their leader may have strengthened the Lions in their premiership campaign. Matthews, who won three flags as Lions coach, said Fagan’s ability to compartmentalise” the strain of being subject of the investigation … Read more

AFL 2023 Grand final: Collingwood’s Taylor Adams in shattering premiership medal reality

Taylor Adams’ cruel reality has prompted renewed debate about the AFL’s premiership medal policy. The Collingwood star and teammate Dan McStay are among this year’s saddest stories heading into the Magpies’ Grand Final clash with the Brisbane Lions. Adams was officially ruled out by the Magpies on Wednesday as a result of ongoing hamstring issues. … Read more