‘Couple of laughs’: Craig McRae spills on pre-game vision that Pies fans will absolutely love
Collingwood coach Craig McRae credited a humorous pre-game address for inspiring his team to a comeback victory against Adelaide. The win, which featured strong performances from milestone players Isaac Quaynor and Jordan De Goey, keeps the Magpies in contention for the top six.
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AFL TEAMS COLLINGWOOD-MAGPIES ‘Couple of laughs’: Craig McRae spills on pre-game vision that Pies fans will absolutely love McRae all smiles talking pre-game | 00:38 Tim Miller from Fox Sports July 24th, 2026 7:22 am A humorous pre-match address from Collingwood coach Craig McRae proved just the tonic to inspire the Magpies to a season-defining win over Adelaide.
With the red-hot Crows surging towards a top-four berth, the Pies produced a dominant second half, booting ten goals to four to turn a 27-point deficit midway through the second quarter into a famous 34-point triumph .
Speaking to Fox Footy’s Mark Howard and Jack Riewoldt after a result that pushes the club to seventh on the ladder and gives them hope of an unlikely surge into the top six, McRae had one explanation for the stunning performance.
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