Collingwood: the 'scum of Victoria' unbowed by criticism

AFL’s ‘club they love to hate’ has endured the doldrums, now their much-maligned president and coach eye a 16th flag

From the moment Nathan Buckley took over as Collingwood coach, it was clear that he was a completely different kettle of fish to his predecessor.

Mick Malthouse was the ultimate players’ coach. He picked fights left, right and centre and banged on about Rommel and the ANZACs and mountaineering. But his players loved him. He gave them a lot of leeway. And they went above and beyond for him.

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