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

Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

On today's episode:
Damian Barrett’s big Luke Jackson call
Young gun Logan Morris has extended with the Lions
We look ahead to both mouth-watering preliminary finals
Damo believes John Longmire will enter the Kangaroos coaching race
Regular segments: Get it off your chest and Fact or furphy

Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
<ul>
<li>Damian Barrett&rsquo;s big Luke Jackson call</li>
<li>Young gun Logan Morris has extended with the Lions</li>
<li>We look ahead to both mouth-watering preliminary finals</li>
<li>Damo believes John Longmire will enter the Kangaroos coaching race</li>
<li>Regular segments: Get it off your chest and Fact or furphy</li>
</ul>

Round table: Damo’s latest on Roos’ coach search, gun forward signs on

Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

On today's episode:
Cal takes us behind the curtain on one of the year’s biggest footy stories - Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his new home
After losing to Fremantle, Geelong’s attention turns swiftly to locking in some big-name recruits
Could Corey Enright be returning to the Cattery?
In his eighth season at the helm, Matthew Nicks has to deliver
Regular segment: Gimme Something

Cal Twomey and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
On today's episode:
<ul>
<li>Cal takes us behind the curtain on one of the year&rsquo;s biggest footy stories - Zak Butters nominating the Western Bulldogs as his new home</li>
<li>After losing to Fremantle, Geelong&rsquo;s attention turns swiftly to locking in some big-name recruits</li>
<li>Could Corey Enright be returning to the Cattery?</li>
<li>In his eighth season at the helm, Matthew Nicks has to deliver</li>
<li>Regular segment: Gimme Something</li>
</ul>

Behind the curtain on Butters’ decision, Cats legend eyes return

Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points.

Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong.

Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus Bontempelli. 

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Joe Pignataro and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Brisbane are through to a sixth preliminary final in eight years after dismantling the Crows by 53 points.
Fremantle produced Wharfie Time to seal their victory over Geelong.
Zak Butters wants to continue his career at the club he grew up barracking for, the Western Bulldogs, and play alongside childhood hero Marcus Bontempelli.&nbsp;
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To be a Fly on the Wall. Spending a day with Craig McRae

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