Eagles' Lynch to decide on his flight plan

Jon Pierik West Coast forward-ruckman Quinten Lynch will make a decision on his future on Friday.

Magpies left lamenting

Jon Pierik, Sydney As the Pies fell to a season-ending defeat against Sydney, Nick Maxwell could feel nothing but devastation as he watched on.

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We'll be back, say Pies

Jon Pierik As the Magpies look forward to a break and beginning afresh, vice-captain Scott Pendlebury believes there is no reason why they cannot again feature in the top four next season.

Pies hope friends stick

Jon Pierik Collingwood captain Nick Maxwell says the Magpies have created the right 'culture' to retain their uncontracted players.

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Pies closer to signing Cloke for five years

Jon Pierik TRAVIS Cloke and Collingwood have reopened contract discussions, with the Magpies showing a willingness to budge on clauses restricting his bid for a healthy payday in his fifth season.

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Cloke inches closer to five-year deal

Jon Pierik Travis Cloke and Collingwood have reopened contract discussions, with the Magpies showing a willingness to budge on clauses restricting his bid for a healthy pay day in his fifth season.

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Midfielders must step up, say Woods

Jon Pierik Collingwood turns the spotlight on its midfielders, declaring they will need to improve their ball use and help deliver goals if the Magpies are to prevail in tonight's semi-final against West Coast.

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No vulnerability about Sydney now

Jon Pierik On the eve of the new season, Mick Malthouse did not have a great deal of faith in the Sydney Swans.

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Buckley warns Pies of pay squeeze

Jon Pierik Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has confirmed the Magpies have little room to manoeuvre under a bulging salary cap this season as they seek to re-sign Travis Cloke and Dayne Beams.

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Agent can help Pies' contracts

Jon Pierik Magpies believe Paul Connors and high number of players he has at the club could work in their favour.

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Magpies break free

Jon Pierik In the important early stages, this match appeared in some ways primarily a battle of the loose men in defence.

Cloke brand 'damaged'

Jon Pierik Tense contract negotiations have been played out in the public all season.

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Cloke watch: parties meet to resolve contract impasse

Jon Pierik Collingwood has moved to end the impasse with Travis Cloke as the frustrated parties gather tonight in an attempt to thrash out his contract.

Magpies push to end deadlock on Cloke

Jon Pierik COLLINGWOOD last night moved to end the impasse with Travis Cloke as the frustrated parties met in an attempt to thrash out his contract.

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Demons weigh in with $5m Cloke bid

Jon Pierik Long said to be a suitor, Melbourne has officially emerged as a major player in the fight for Travis Cloke's prized signature, offering the Collingwood premiership forward a contract of $5 million...

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Cloke at risk of big loss

Jon Pierik Travis Cloke could be out of pocket by up to $1.75 million if he accepts Pies deal.

Reid it and weep, Travis

Jon Pierik Contract discussions between Collingwood and Ben Reid slow as impasse with Travis Cloke continues.

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Put microchip on the menu

Jon Pierik The AFL has been urged to have two goal umpires at each end of the ground or invest in having microchips built into footballs in a bid to end debate over the video review system.

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Power fails on video review

Jon Pierik AFL says power failure to blame for breakdown in communication between the umpires.