The Collingwood Rant

A performance fit for a king! Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the demolition of Melbourne on the King's Birthday, a look at individual performances and the balance of the team going forward, and a preview of the upcoming clash against the Roos! All on The Rant!

The Collingwood VFL team took on the resurgent Western Bulldogs in a clash that threatened to turn ugly. So how did the Pies fare? Join Sly, Spook, and special Doggies guest star Alison, as they look at the match, dissect the performances, and preview the week ahead. All on The Rant!

Collingwood battled the might of Walyalup, injuries, and inept umpiring, to fight it out for a draw. Join Sly and the Chief as they dissect the game, look at the injuries, and preview the upcoming battle against the Dogs. All on The Rant!

Here's to another heartstopper! Collingwood and Adelaide have fought some great battles in recent years -- well, great because Collingwood's won them. Now, Collingwood have withstood the luckless Crows and the brilliant Izak Rankine to come from behind and hold on in a nail-biter. Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the victory over Adelaide, look at the injuries, and preview the upcoming c...

Injury-riddled, depleted, Collingwood faced the might of the West Coast Eagles! Join Sly and Spook as they dissect a brave, brave victory over that powerhouse from the west, look at the Pies' injuries, and preview the upcoming clash against the Crows! All on The Rant!

Whoooooooo! What a win against the old enemy, Carlton. Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the undermanned victory, look at the Lachie Schultz suspension, and preview the game against the Eagles. All on the Rant!

It's been a long time between draws. As the Pies battled ingloriously against the resurgent Bombers, many have wondered if it's about time to write the premiers' epitaph for 2024. Join Sly and Spook as they dissect the Anzac Day clash, look at struggling players, and preview the upcoming battle against the nemesis, Carlton. All on The 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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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! All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on the Rant!

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. All on the Rant!

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. All on the Rant!

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! All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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 All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!

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. All on The Rant!