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Bogan or iconic? Gritty Collingwood goes up in the world
Collingwood was never known for its glamour, or for having too many "icons", besides its footy club and the late Lou Richards.
Clay Lucas is city editor for The Age. Clay has worked at The Age since 2005, covering state politics, urban affairs, transport, local government and workplace relations for The Age and Sunday Age.
Collingwood was never known for its glamour, or for having too many "icons", besides its footy club and the late Lou Richards.
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