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Magpies' Dale Thomas out for two games

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Collingwood has suffered a major setback after star midfielder Dale Thomas was ruled out for the next two games because of an ankle injury.

Injury will not affect Thomas contract

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The Secret Agent A lot of the time the finances are not the issue. It's the importance a player puts on success that's the immeasurable commodity.

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Dale Thomas keen to avoid Cloke-style circus

Joe Barton Off-contract Collingwood star Dale Thomas is in no rush to re-sign with the AFL powerhouse, but is wary of letting his negotiations turn into the circus which disrupted Travis Cloke's season last...

Dale Thomas trains for Cats clash

Dale Thomas

Collingwood's Dale Thomas has trained with the Magpies, easing doubts over the midfielder's fitness ahead of tomorrow night's round-16 AFL clash with Geelong.

AFL injury list

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The injury list after the completion of round 8 in the AFL premiership season 2013.

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Surgery for Thomas in finals bid

On the table: Dale Thomas is going back under the knife.

Michael Gleeson Seemingly innocuous kick to ankle forces Magpie into second round of surgery in six months.

Years of struggle for Dogs

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Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.

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Thomas, Beams blows for ailing Magpies

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Jesse Hogan Magpie midfielder Dale Thomas had surgery on his injured ankle Tuesday morning, and he is likely to miss the rest of the 2013 season.

Beams out another month

Dayne Beams at training this week.

Brent Diamond Collingwood star midfielder's return from a quad injury is expected to be delayed.

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Live AFL: Collingwood v Geelong

Ben Reid and Tom Hawkins

Lee Crossley Suddenly the pressure is right on Collingwood. The Magpies desperately need a win against unbeaten Geelong at the MCG to avoid slumping to a 4-4 record after eight rounds.

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O'Brien denies using homophobic slur

Harry O'Brien

Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien forced to deny using homophobic slur against Geelong's Tom Hawkins in Magpies' upset win.

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Luke Ball pledges Collingwood fightback

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Star midfielder Luke Ball has pointed to Collingwood's pride and durability as they prepare for two blockbusters that could define their AFL season.

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Is Collingwood on the nose?

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Rohan Connolly Can a side as proven as the Pies really be dismissed as a flag chance?

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Pies suffer another injury scare

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20:  Dale Thomas of the Magpies is tackled by Trent Cotchin of the Tigers during the round four AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 20, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Roger Vaughan Collingwood's injury crisis continues to deepen, with Dale Thomas now in some doubt for the Pies' Saturday night blockbuster against unbeaten Geelong.

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Errant Bomber punished

Courtney Dempsey.

Matt Murnane Essendon has sent a message to its players by disciplining defender Courtenay Dempsey for breaking team recovery protocols.

Age Footballer of the Year: Round 6 votes

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Round six votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award.

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Saints need stars to shine in bid to sink Pies

Injecting some fun into St Kilda training is Stephen Milne with David Armitage (right) and James Gwilt.

Matt Murnane The message to Stephen Milne and Nick Dal Santo was clear: you are our star players, we need you to play like it.

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Live AFL: Collingwood v St Kilda

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Teo Pellizzeri St Kilda, struggling with a 1-4 record this season, will be desperate for a victory as it takes on Collingwood on its home turf at Etihad Stadium.

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Buckley mum on Elliott-Koschitzke incident

Jake Niall Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has declined to be drawn on the incident in which his small forward Jamie Elliott was collected by Justin Koschitzke.

Steeled Pies hold off Saints

On the run: St Kilda's Arryn Siposs is chased by Magpie Nathan Brown.

Michael Gleeson Collingwood fights off a valiant St Kilda in a tight clash, prevailing by 26 points.