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

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

Sam Darcy is poised to explode in 2026 and be the headline act when it comes to key power forwards in the game. We discuss the ceiling for Darcy, and which other young key forwards are worth keeping a watch on this year. 

What is the expectation on the Tigers after a 5-win season in 2025?

Plus, Damo's Sliding Doors is back and the Crows are in the gun. 

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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.
Sam Darcy is poised to explode in 2026 and be the headline act when it comes to key power forwards in the game. We discuss the ceiling for Darcy, and which other young key forwards are worth keeping a watch on this year.&nbsp;
What is the expectation on the Tigers after a 5-win season in 2025?
Plus, Damo's Sliding Doors is back and the Crows are in the gun.&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.

Sam Darcy's untouched potential, Richmond's progress might not be linear

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

A week away from the season kicking off, today we are making a case for the 8 non-Victorian sides. 

Which ones will propel themselves into the top 8, can the Eagles climb out of the bottom four, and can the chasing pack catch the Lions in their quest for a 3-peat? 

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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
A week away from the season kicking off, today we are making a case for the 8 non-Victorian sides.&nbsp;
Which ones will propel themselves into the top 8, can the Eagles climb out of the bottom four, and can the chasing pack catch the Lions in their quest for a 3-peat?&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.

Mounting a case for the Non-Victorian sides in 2026

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

Sam Walsh has signed the biggest deal in Carlton's history, the extension see's him a Bluebagger for life and will remain at the club until the end of 2034. 

We're continuing the countdown to the Opening Round match up of the year, Carlton head up to Sydney to face the Swans. 

And, Patrick Dangerfield isn't buying into the Cats being on the slide. 

Subscribe to AFL Daily and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Sam Walsh has signed the biggest deal in Carlton's history, the extension see's him a Bluebagger for life and will remain at the club until the end of 2034.&nbsp;
We're continuing the countdown to the Opening Round match up of the year, Carlton head up to Sydney to face the Swans.&nbsp;
And, Patrick Dangerfield isn't buying into the Cats being on the slide.&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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