Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement
Collingwood Football Club is looking to strengthen its roster during the off-season following a wildcard final loss to the Western Bulldogs. Coach Craig McRae emphasized the need for more support for star player Nick Daicos to return to premiership contention.
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Nick Daicos was down after the wildcard final defeat but no-one could have done more for the Pies. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Craig McRae says Collingwood are armed with a "healthy bank balance" as they chase off-season recruits to bolster an evolving team led by superstar Nick Daicos.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other regional websites in your area Continue A near-unbackable Brownlow Medal favourite, Daicos was outstanding again in the Magpies' heartbreaking wildcard final defeat to the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.
But the 23-year-old gun needs more support if McRae's side is going to climb back into premiership contention next year and beyond.
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