The Collingwood Rant

Punch-drunk and staggering in the first quarter, before a Rocky-like comeback to obliterate the opponent, on Saturday Collingwood reminded everybody why they are the reigning premier.

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the win over Port Adelaide, look at the tribunal and the media, and preview the upcoming Anzac Day clash.

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Can it get any more sublime?

Can it get any uglier?

Like all games, it was a game of two halves: Good Collingwood vs Bad Collingwood.

Will the real Collingwood please stand up?

Sly and Spook look at Jack Ginnivan in the press, Gather Round, the clash against the Hawks, atrocious umpiring, and the upcoming game against the Power in two weeks.

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We're back!

Or are we?

Collingwood sober up from their flag hangover with a sterling victory in the grand final rematch.

Sly and Spook look at the game, Caroline Wilson's call on Craig McRae, the Brisbane furore, the upcoming Hawthorn game, and more!

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The madness continues!

Collingwood stumble through another uninspiring loss.

But what is the reason? What is the malaise? And is it too late to arrest?

Sly and Spook examine the possible reasons behind Collingwood's 2024 woes, highlight the Hypocrite of the Week, and preview the grand final replay against the Brisbane Lions.

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The Joker said it best: "Here ... we ... go."

A disastrous flag unfurling, followed by an insipid performance, what malaise plagues the 2024 Pies?

Sly and Spook look at the club's machinations post-flag, the horrible loss to the Swans, and preview the upcoming game against the Saints.

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So the season begins.

Well, sorta.

It's Opening Round, and Collingwood traveled to the Showgrounds to face the Greater Western Sydney Giants, only to be handed a rude awakening.

Or is it?

Is the worry merited? Or is it just another game?

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the loss to the Giants, the Mason Cox furore, and the upcoming game against the Swans.

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The new season is just a fortnight away, so what does it hold in store for Collingwood?

Join Sly and Spook as they look at the list changes, the 2024 fixture, and the upcoming game against the Giants.

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Guess who's back!

It's a new year, and the season is almost upon us.

But before a ball's kicked in anger, join Sly and Spook as they reminisce about Collingwood's three flags in the AFL era.

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Pies Premiers!

Join Sly and Spook on a special premiership edition of the Rant as they dissect the grand final and celebrate Collingwood's immortal victory!

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Once more unto the breach ...

Collingwood held out a spirited GWS side for a heartstopping one-point win. The grand final awaits. As do the Lions. And a flag ...?

Join Sly, Spook, and the Chief as they review the win over the Giants, the upcoming premiership decider, and Ticketek's ticketing fiasco.

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A tumultuous game for the Pies!

A pulverizing opening lead to a dour struggle and a defensive close.

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the game, look at the Brayden Maynard furore, and preview what's coming.

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Back on the winners' list with a thumping victory over the hapless Dons. But just how meritorious was it?

Sly and Spook examine the victory over the Bombers, Collingwood's best side, and the upcoming clash against the Dees.

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Valiant but not good enough.

Sly and Spook break down the loss against the Brisbane Lions, look at the team dynamics, examine the gameplan, and preview the upcoming clash against the Bombers.

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Back on the winners' list!

Sly and Spook break down the heroic victory over the Cats, look at the construction of the Collingwood side, examine the idiocy of AFL and umpiring and goals kicked from out of bounds, and preview next week's clash against the Lions.

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What a crushing loss!

Join Sly, the Chief, and Spook, in this special double episode of The Rant as they dissect the defeat, what went into such a poor effort, and what lies ahead

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The exultation of victory and the misery of defeat. The arch enemy, Carlton, bring Collingwood thumping down to reality ... and beyond? Sly and Spook examine the loss, selection policies, game plans, free kicks, Collingwood in the media, and preview the game against the Hawks. All on The Rant!

How's the old heart?

Collingwood escape with a thumping 2-point victory -- thumping in Collingwood parlance following another improbable come-from-behind win.

Sly and Spook look at the win over the Power, Graham and Kane Cornes, how the Pies shape up going into September, and preview the game against the Blues.

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Let's shake it up!

This week, we're doing it in reverse: a look at Stuart Dew's sacking, Gerard Whateley's meltdown, Brodie Grundy's axing, the upcoming game against Port, the victory over the Dockers, and Collingwood's culture, and how it can be our ultimate downfall.

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Locked and loaded, here we go!Sly and Spook review the victory over the hapless Western Bulldogs, examine the best 23, and preview the game against Fremantle.All on The Rant!

What a pulverization!

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the victory over the Suns, our best 22 moving forward, ex-Pies, Jack Ginnivan and Ash Johnson in the reserves, and the upcoming battle against the Dogs.

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We're back from the break, all refreshed and ready to go. Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the narrow win over the Crows, Collingwood complacency, the team going forward, and preview the clash against the Suns! All on The Rant!

Were you ready for the inaugural King's Birthday Clash?

The Demons have come away with a stirring victory.

Dominating a game they should've crushed on the scoreboard, they have held onto a close one.

Join Sly, Spook, and the Chief, as they look at the win, and what Fly's Pies face going forward!

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With Spook off due to work commitments, The Rant reaches back into its origins to recruit former rantist Doska.

Sly and Doska dissect the win over the Eagles, the Jordan de Goey hit, and preview the inaugural King's Birthday Collingwood vs Melbourne clash.

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What an explosive week!

First an earthquake that rocks the Rant studios, and then the underwhelmingly overwhelming win over the Roos.

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the victory, look at Collingwood's best 22, and preview the game against the Eagles. And, oh, don't forget that earthquake.

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The Pies smash the Old Enemy yet again.

Join Sly and Spook as they battle through the Spicy Cough, the victory over the Blues, the coaching shuffle, and the upcoming clash against the Roos!

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What a smashing!

Sly and Spook examine the crushing victory over the GWS, Coxmania, the 1979 Harmes video, and preview the clash against Carlton.

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What an ugly, scrappy, miserable win over the ugly, scrappy, miserable Sydney Swans.

But a win it was!

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the win, look at the booing of Buddy Franklin, examine terrible umpiring, preview the upcoming battle against GWS, and preview the introduction of a team from Tasmania.

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Adelaide pipped by a point as Collingwood navigate a mire of lime shit to steal a desperate victory.

Sly and Spook scream at an unrelentingly embarrassing umpire display, look at the victory, and preview the upcoming clash against the Swans.

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What a win -- a victory from the impossible! Join Sly and Spook as they break down the defeat of the Bombers, smash the umpires, look at individual efforts, and preview the game against the Crows. All on The Rant!

The Collingwood Rant is BACK!

Sly and Spook look at Gather Round, the scrappy victory over the Saints, the return of Jack Ginnivan, Jon Ralph in the media, and the upcoming Anzac Day clash.

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The Rant goes LIVE!

Recorded 8.30pm, 3rd April, Sly and Spook looked at the stunning inaccurate victory over the Tigers, and previewed the upcoming clash against the Lions.

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A crushing win!

How sweet it is.

Join Sly and Spook as they look at the victory over Port, the jumper debate, the treatment of Jason Horne-Francis, Collingwood in the media, and more.

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Collingwood open their 2023 campaign with a rousing victory over the Cats.

Join Spook and Sly as they dissect the game, look at Collingwood in the media, and preview the upcoming clash against Port Adelaide.

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We're back!

And already, it's a season of appointments!

Chief, Spook, and Sly look at Paul Tuddenham's appointment to the board, Craig Kelly's appointment as CEO, Darcy Moore's appointment as captain, Nathan Kreuger and Charlie Dean being appointed to the long-term injury list, Oleg Markov being appointed to the Collingwood list, the Jack Ginnivan appointment to a drug scandal, and the 2023 season ahead!

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(P.S. At the time of recording, Chloe Molloy hadn't left for the Sydney Swans yet, or that would've also been included!)

Sly and Spook interview Gary Thomaidis, a candidate for the Collingwood Football Club Board.

The 2022 trade period has come and gone, and how has Collingwood fared?

Join Sly and Spook as they explore Collingwood's trades and list management, the salary cap, the shape of the team going forward, the captaincy, and more!

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Heartbreak! Collingwood's flag campaign comes to an end.

Sly and Spook look at the loss to the Swans, the possible acquisitions being mooted, and where Collingwood's going in the future.

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After the heartbreaking loss last week, the Pies have bounced back with a commanding victory over the Dockers!

Join Sly and Spook as they review the win over Fremantle, look at the umpiring, talk about possible ongoing replacements for Adams, preview the Preliminary Final against Sydney, and talk a little (just a little) about what a grand final could mean!

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Spook's back!

He joins Sly as they review the Qualifying Final loss to Geelong, look at the umpiring, talk about trade possibilities, and preview the game against Fremantle.

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Better late than never!

Collingwood storm to the most unlikeliest of wins, secure themselves a Top 4 berth, and bundle Carlton out of the 8, ensuring they miss the finals.

Join Sly and guest host the Chief as they talk about the win, the Daicos brothers, Brodie Grundy, the continuing McStay saga, the upcoming final against Geelong, and all things AFL.

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The streak has ended!

Sly and Spook look at the disappointing loss to Sydney, the continuing poor treatment of Jack Ginnivan, the AFL's jelly spine, Slobbo slobbering in the media, and preview the upcoming clash against the Blues.

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It's a win that's been five years in the making!

Sly and Spook look at the victory over the Demons, the Nathan Buckley rebuild, Slobbo, the Pat Cripps bump, Dan McStay, and preview the upcoming game against the Swans.

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Number ten in a row for the Pies!

Sly and Spook look at the victory over Port Adelaide, the umpires' farcical standards, the treatment of Jack Ginnivan in the media, and preview the upcoming clash against the Demons.

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What a thrilling win!

And yet, there's still more controversy.

Only the AFL's ineptitude could attempt to sully a famous after-the-siren victory -- but not on The Rant's watch!

Join Sly and Spook as they conduct a special interview, examine the win over the Bombers, look at the Jack Ginnivan mess, try to dissect the probable Daniel McStay trade, and preview the upcoming clash against the Power.

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Join Sly and Spook as they discuss the victory over the Crows, look at the team's make-up, and preview the upcoming clash against Essendon! 

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Collingwood took on the might of the North Melbourne Football Club.

And to the credit of the wooden spoon favourites, they gave the Pies a scare!

Sly and Spook wrap up the win over the Kangaroos, applaud Beau McCreery's ferocity, explore the Jack Ginnivan phenomenon, look at Brodie Grundy's contract, and more in this week's episode!

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Six in a row! What a streak!

Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the victory over the Gold Coast Suns, dissect the Darcy Moore dilemma, and preview the upcoming game against the Kangaroos.

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Collingwood braved inclement conditions to smash accuracy so they could eke out a narrow win over the GWS Giants.

Sly and Spook look at the game, examine what's to be done with Brodie Grundy, investigate the Jordan de Goey saga, and preview the game against the Gold Coast Suns.

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What a victory over the reigning premiers, Melbourne, on the Queen's Birthday!

Join Sly and Spook as they look at the win, the breakdown of the team, and all the glories and pitfall of Collingwood.

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The Collingwood juggernaut continues to build.

Three wins in a row! Who would've thunk it?

Join Sly and Spook as they look at the victory over the Hawks, the attention given to Jack Ginnivan, and the upcoming clash against Melbourne!

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