Pies stick to fit brigade

CALL them the anti-Lions. While Brisbane fielded a line-up of injured stars last night, Collingwood was taking a very different approach to September. Coach Mick Malthouse yesterday vowed only to play fit men and said the upheaval wrought by making five changes to the team to take on Adelaide tonight would leave the Magpies a stronger and fitter side.

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Port moves on Laidley to coach

DEAN Laidley has emerged as a potential successor to Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams, being sought by the Power as effectively its match-day coach.