June 14, 2025 | Netflix, Australia
In a landmark moment for Australian sports media, Netflix has officially unveiled its latest original documentary, “Collingwood: Beyond the Black and White”, a powerful and unfiltered deep dive into the Collingwood Football Club, one of the most storied and divisive teams in the history of the AFL.
🏉 A Club Like No Other
Founded in 1892, Collingwood isn’t just a football club—it’s a cultural institution. With a rich tapestry of premiership triumphs, devastating grand final losses, legendary rivalries, and a fiercely loyal fanbase, the Magpies have stood as a pillar of both football excellence and controversy.
This documentary promises to pull back the curtain on over 130 years of history, triumph, tension, and transformation.
🎬 About the Documentary
Title: Collingwood: Beyond the Black and White
Director: Sarah Mitchell
Release Date: June 27, 2025 (Worldwide on Netflix)
Runtime: Approx. 90 minutes
Format: Feature-length documentary
Produced by: Netflix Australia in collaboration with the AFL and Collingwood FC
🔍 What to Expect
✅ Inside Access
Viewers will be granted unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the club—locker room talks, game-day prep, strategy meetings, and player rehab. With cameras embedded deep within the team during the 2024–2025 seasons, every moment of glory and grief is captured raw and unfiltered.
🗣️ Exclusive Interviews
The doc features one-on-one sit-downs with legends and modern heroes, including:
•Nathan Buckley – Former coach and club icon
•Tony Shaw – Premiership captain
•Craig McRae – Current head coach
•Darcy Moore – Club captain and emotional leader
•Nick Daicos – Rising superstar and face of the new generation
🏛️ History Meets the Present
From the “Machine Team” era to the heartbreaking losses of the 2002–03 Grand Finals, and the emotional 2023 Premiership win—viewers will walk through the decades of Collingwood’s evolution. The film confronts historical controversies, on-field drama, and the intense pressure of playing in black and white.
💬 Tough Conversations
In a bold move, the documentary does not shy away from difficult topics:
•The “Do Better” racism report and its aftermath
•The club’s internal cultural shift and reconciliation efforts
•The scrutiny of being Australia’s most loved—and hated—football team
•Mental health and the emotional toll on athletes and coaches
💥 Magpie Army on Full Display
From the packed MCG stands to the sea of black and white scarves around Melbourne, the doc showcases the passion of Collingwood’s fan base, known as the Magpie Army. Their unwavering support, criticism, heartbreak, and elation are central to the story.
📈 Why It Matters
This documentary is more than just footy—it’s about:
•Identity and what it means to belong
•Redemption and leadership
•Accountability and change
•Loyalty through generations
Netflix’s first deep dive into AFL storytelling signals a new chapter for the sport, bringing Aussie Rules to global audiences and spotlighting one of its most iconic clubs.
🔔 Final Thoughts
Whether you love or loathe the Pies, “Collingwood: Beyond the Black and White” is shaping up to be one of 2025’s must-watch sports documentaries. It tells the human side of football—the pressure, the pride, the pain, and the power of legacy.
Streaming worldwide on Netflix June 27, 2025.