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The Collingwood Magpies have secured their spot in the AFL grand final after holding on to a one-point lead against the GWS Giants

Collingwood will start as favourites in front of a loud pro-Magpies MCG crowd on Friday night holding no fears for GWS and their surging finals campaign.

The Western Bulldogs could move into the top four if they can upset top side Collingwood in a sold-out Friday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.

The Fever will have to defend their crown via a knockout final after being stunned 65-62 by Collingwood in Launceston.

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore led from the front and Brody Mihocek kicked four goals as the Magpies posted a 28-point win over AFL arch-rivals Carlton.

Collingwood are one of the biggest powerhouses in football, so why aren't they using that money to prop up their struggling Super Netball team, are the state associations holding the sport back and who is likely to be the league's eighth team next season if the Magpies fold?

After the gut-wrenching drama of reclaiming their place as the oldest Football League club, the Magpies are bracing themselves for big-money offers to lure their record-breaking 42-goal striker away from Meadow Lane

For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry.

This week South Korea's president stunned with his rendition of American Pie and Collingwood's captain's speech receives widespread praise.