COLLINGWOOD has pulled off a comeback win as good as any in its recent history, chasing down Brisbane to win 11.13 (79) to 11.12 (78) at the MCG on Saturday evening.
The Magpies' season looked over with just minutes remaining in the contest before a sensational finish kept back-to-back titles an - albeit distant - possibility. MAGPIES v LIONS Full match coverage and stats Brisbane dominated the first quarter as it did against GWS last round, but again they slowed in the second, going from a 31-point lead just before the first break to being less than a goal up at half-time. The visitors gained control again early in the third with Joe Daniher proving a massive handful for the Collingwood defence, the gap stretching back out to 23, but it never felt like a commanding lead.
Beau McCreery threads a superb checkside after Collingwood handballs its way through traffic The final term played out as most would expect - an absolute classic. With five minutes to play the Lions led by three goals, but two Lachie Schultz majors followed by a Beau McCreery snap had the home side one point in front with just under three minutes on the clock. A couple more shots were missed, but the Magpies' 2024 chances weren't as they held on for the one-point win.
More to come Watch the thrilling final moments from Collingwood’s clash with Brisbane at the MCG Lachie Schultz threads an outrageous banana before Beau McCreery puts Collingwood in front with a cool checkside Charlie Cameron gets out the bac.