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Heroic Howe played out AFL decider with broken ribs

After a big bump from Charlie Cameron left him on the ground, Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe overcame three broken ribs to win his first AFL grand final.

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New baby and a flag as McRae treasures special day

Collingwood coach Craig McRae masterminded the Magpies' first premiership in 13 years just hours after his wife gave birth to his daughter.

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Lions' AFL premiership window wide open, Fagan insists

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes this is only the start for the Lions after their heartbreaking four-point AFL grand final defeat to Collingwood.

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Magpies snare sweet 16th flag after epic grand final

Bobby Hill has kicked a career-best four goals to help Collingwood to a tense four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in an instant classic AFL grand final.

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Electric forward Hill wins Norm Smith in Magpies' flag

Bobby Hill has written himself into Collingwood folklore by winning a Norm Smith medal with four goals in their epic grand final win over the Brisbane Lions.

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Bobby Hill sets AFL grand final alight to win Norm Smith medal

The Collingwood forward kicked four goals and took a towering mark as the Magpies secured a 16th premiership flag at the MCG

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Collingwood claim 16th premiership after edging out Brisbane in classic AFL grand final

Collingwood and Brisbane played out a thriller in front of a packed MCG with the Magpies emerging on top by just four points to claim a first flag since 2010

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Raucous Magpie army help Collingwood to flag

Collingwood's irrepressible fans set the soundtrack as the Magpies fought past the Brisbane Lions in a classic AFL grand final at the MCG.

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AFL grand final 2023: Collingwood Magpies defeat Brisbane Lions – as it happened

Rolling report: Collingwood won their first premiership flag since 2010 and 16th overall after a nailbiting ending to the game at a packed MCG

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Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.

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AFL yet to make a call on 'Barassi Cup' for premiers

An ongoing tribute to Australian rules legend Ron Barassi will not be announced until the off-season, the AFL has confirmed.

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Selfless Rich plays spiritual role in Lions' charge

Daniel Rich won't bow out with a fairytale grand final appearance but the booming left-footer has played a selfless role in Brisbane's charge to the decider.

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Hot Pies not fazed by AFL grand final temperature

Near-record temperatures are forecast for Saturday's AFL grand final, which many expect to favour the Brisbane Lions over Collingwood.

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Collingwood v Brisbane: who will shape the 2023 AFL grand final

Who wins at a packed MCG will come down to pressure, ball movement and making the most of the critical moments

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Unseasonable heat to hit south-east Australia over grand final weekend

Much of NSW, South Australia and Victoria are forecasting temperatures above the September average, with highs of 29C in Melbourne and 36C in Sydney expected

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Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane's final selection call

A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.

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Magpie Ginnivan comes full circle in premiership tilt

Collingwood livewire Jack Ginnivan will finish off a rollercoaster year in the starting 22 on grand final day, delighting friend and teammate Isaac Quaynor.

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Fagan claims underdog grand final status for Lions

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is happy to claim underdog status for their grand final clash with Collingwood at the MCG.

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From the Killers to Kiss: grand final entertainment will forever be hit and miss

It’s not the Super Bowl but it’s still chastening that the best we can get is often the most washed-up, least imaginative choices

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Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.

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Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade

Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.

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Lions' Dunkley ready for shutdown role in AFL decider

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley shapes as the obvious option to tag Collingwood dynamo Jordan De Goey in the AFL grand final but he's prepared for all comers.

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Magpie Frampton delights in grand final elevation

Billy Frampton has played 39 AFL games across nine years at three clubs but is Collingwood's fairytale inclusion for the grand final against Brisbane.

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Quaynor revenge on Cameron key to Pies' AFL flag plans

Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season.

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Humility a common thread as Lions rise from rock bottom to AFL grand final

Players like Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner epitomise the no-fuss attitude that has put Brisbane one win away from a premiership

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