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Collingwood struggles with list decisions amid ongoing challenges

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Collingwood struggles with list decisions amid ongoing challenges
Summary

Collingwood is facing difficulties in 2026, having won only four games in two and a half seasons. Newly reappointed coach Sam Wright contends with a roster impacted by historical drafting issues and injuries. Poor draft selections over recent years have contributed to a depleted list, hampering the team's performance. The club fell short of acquiring top talent in drafts, leading to significant gaps in player quality. As the Magpies work to rebuild, the consequences of these list decisions continue to haunt them.

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  • •Collingwood has only four wins in the last two and a half seasons.
  • •Sam Wright has been reappointed as coach amid roster challenges.
  • •Past draft decisions have left the team with a weakened list.
  • •The club's lack of access to elite talent has hindered performance.
  • •Injuries to key players compound the Magpies' difficulties.
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  • 8:00 PMAFL — Collingwood, should, could: The list decisions that are haunting the Pies
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The Magpies are struggling in 2026, but it may be the product of years of list problems rather than a coaching issue

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