In this special edition of AFL Daily, Josh Gabelich brings you the story behind the story.

Recently, Gabelich was invited to spend a day alongside Collingwood coach Craig McRae ahead of the 2026 AFL premiership season.

From 5:50am through until the end of the day, Gabo sat in coaches meetings, player sessions, and a full club experience chatting to the number of people that make the Magpies tick.

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In this special edition of AFL Daily, Josh Gabelich brings you the story behind the story.
Recently, Gabelich was invited to spend a day alongside Collingwood coach Craig McRae ahead of the 2026 AFL premiership season.
From 5:50am through until the end of the day, Gabo sat in coaches meetings, player sessions, and a full club experience chatting to the number of people that make the Magpies tick.
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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.

And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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To be a Fly on the Wall. Spending a day with Craig McRae

Max Hall, the 2024 Mid-Season draftee has got a story to tell. And, he's recently told it to AFL.com.au and Josh Gabelich.

Gabbo takes us behind the story of the Saint on the rise, and what he does away from the footy field to reset each week. 

Read Josh Gabelich's story on Max Hall here

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Max Hall, the 2024 Mid-Season draftee has got a story to tell. And, he's recently told it to AFL.com.au and Josh Gabelich.
Gabbo takes us behind the story of the Saint on the rise, and what he does away from the footy field to reset each week.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.afl.com.au/news/1542738/forget-the-ice-bath-st-kilda-saint-max-hall-has-a-different-recovery-plan">Read Josh Gabelich's story on Max Hall here</a>
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Story behind the story: St Kilda's Hall pass is a sight to behold

Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

On today's episode:
Another statement win for the Lions 
We preview a huge Friday double-header
Darcy Moore's season is over
Bailey Humphrey's form is emblematic of the Suns

Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
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<li>Another statement win for the Lions&nbsp;</li>
<li>We preview a huge Friday double-header</li>
<li>Darcy Moore's season is over</li>
<li>Bailey Humphrey's form is emblematic of the Suns</li>
</ul>

Lions make a statement, Cameron's slump, season over for Pies skipper

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The Brisbane Lions face off against the Cats tonight at GMHBA Stadium in a must-win contest with a top four spot on the line. 

Adelaide and Port Adelaide are coming down from the Showdown in 2 very different ways, and can the Giants cause the upset of the season ending the Dockers 14-game winning streak? 

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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Brisbane Lions face off against the Cats tonight at GMHBA Stadium in a must-win contest with a top four spot on the line.&nbsp;
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are coming down from the Showdown in 2 very different ways, and can the Giants cause the upset of the season ending the Dockers 14-game winning streak?&nbsp;
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To be a Fly on the Wall. Spending a day with Craig McRae

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