Adam Cooper
Adam Cooper joined The Age in 2011 after a decade with AAP, the country's news service. Email or tweet Adam with your news tips.
AFL
McGuire slams Dane Swan and The Footy Show
Adam Cooper Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says he would like to fine Dane Swan $25,000, even though he has no problem with what his star midfielder said in a televised interview.
AFL
Pies back under-siege pair
Adam Cooper Off-field dealings of Dane Swan and Dale Thomas not distracting Magpies' premiership bid.
AFL
Thomas takes care on contract
Adam Cooper Collingwood star content to delay contract talks until he regains his fitness and form.
Big guns hit track as the heat goes up
Adam Cooper Key forwards Jonathan Brown and Nick Riewoldt will play their first games of the pre-season on Saturday.
Brown rejuvenated and optimistic ahead of 2013 season
Adam Cooper Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown says he enters his first game of the pre-season as refreshed as he could ever be and rejuvenated by the Lions' encouraging showings last year and over the summer.
AFL
Fine not enough: McGuire
Adam Cooper Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says he would like to fine Dane Swan $25,000 if he could.
Brown's fresh approach
Adam Cooper Jonathan Brown says he enters his first game of the pre-season as refreshed as he could be.
AFL
Eddie McGuire 'a hypocrite' over Swan interview
Adam Cooper Dane Swan's manager has accused Collingwood president Eddie McGuire of hypocrisy over interview protocols and says he's prepared to fight the fine the Magpies impose on their Brownlow medallist.
AFL
Buckley supports Swan's fine
Adam Cooper Collingwood coach expresses disappointment over Dane Swan's interview.
Magpies keen to work with clubs, AFL to fight drugs
Adam Cooper and Will Brodie Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says Pies want to encourage other clubs to address problem.
Hawthorn v Collingwood
Adam Cooper Welcome to our coverage of the round one clash between Hawthorn and Collingwood from the MCG.
