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

Dare To Hope Founder, Cherie Dear joins Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich on the AFL Daily podcast ahead of the Easter Monday clash.

Dare to Hope is a volunteer led charity, inspiring HOPE for pancreatic cancer by raising awareness and funding medical research.

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Dare To Hope Founder, Cherie Dear joins Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich on the AFL Daily podcast ahead of the Easter Monday clash.
Dare to Hope&nbsp;is a volunteer led charity, inspiring HOPE for pancreatic cancer by raising awareness and funding medical research.
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Cherie Dear on Paul’s legacy, Calsher’s big call 

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The Lions flexed their muscled last night at the Gabba giving Collingwood a football lesson. Without key pillars in their side, the lesser lights were able to stand up and be counted.

Collingwood lost Nick Daicos before the bounce and looked lost without the star midfielder in the side.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Lions flexed their muscled last night at the Gabba giving Collingwood a football lesson. Without key pillars in their side, the lesser lights were able to stand up and be counted.
Collingwood lost Nick Daicos before the bounce and looked lost without the star midfielder in the side.
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Brisbane's "powerful display" as the Magpies "look lost" without Nick Daicos

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

Will the Crows be able to stop Josh Treacy and the Fremantle Dockers tomorrow night in arguably the game of Easter Round.

The Gabba holds no fear for the travelling Magpies tonight. And, Tom Papley has called for patience when it comes to expecting Charlie Curnow to bust games open.  

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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook and Bharat Sundaresan bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Will the Crows be able to stop Josh Treacy and the Fremantle Dockers tomorrow night in arguably the game of Easter Round.
The Gabba holds no fear for the travelling Magpies tonight. And, Tom Papley has called for patience when it comes to expecting Charlie Curnow to bust games open.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

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

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