Collingwood remain in “serious risk” of losing out on the AFL finals after the ruling premiers suffered another pricey defeat at the MCG. Secured a tight however rather ugly fight with Geelong on Friday night, the Magpies failed when the Cats broke the video game open with 5 out of 6 objectives either side of three-quarter time. The 13.13 (91) to 10.11 (71) win put Geelong back in the mix for a top-four area after their mid-season stumble however Collingwood’s season is now on the edge. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The Pies will deal with Hawthorn and Richmond in the next 2 weeks however should conquer a minimum of 2 of Carlton, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in the last month to stay in contention. Friday’s defeat topped off an expensive fortnight for Collingwood coach Craig McRae having actually lost to his Lions premiership colleague Brad Scott’s Essendon recently before the defeat to Chris Scott’s Cats. “McRae will be having problems about them,” Brian Taylor stated on Channel 7. “The Cats are going to go on and win video game No. 11 and set their season up superbly. “Collingwood, on the other hand, they’ve got Hawthorn and Richmond over the next 2 weeks however what about their last 4 video games: Carlton, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne. “They are now in severe threat, the Magpies, of missing out on any finals action. Remember you’re going to require a minimum of 12 wins to arrive as a minimum.” James Brayshaw included: “That’s a harsh last run.” Luke Hodge noted it would be a “hard run home for a list at complete strength”– not to mention a Collingwood side missing out on essential gamers Brody Mihocek, Mason Cox and Beau McCreery to name a few. Magpies star Nick Daicos gathered 32 disposals and 11 clearances, while Jamie Elliott (2 objectives) made a great return as he led an injury-hit and small attack. Darcy Cameron controlled the ruck from a hitouts viewpoint (58 ), however Sam De Koning (22 touches) had a lot of the ball. Geelong ran hot early as they kicked the very first 3 objectives of the video game, consisting of 2 inside the very first 40 seconds. Collingwood settled and reacted with 4 majors on the bounce. Elliott kicked a wonderful objective from the pocket and blew a kiss to the crowd in event as he offered the Magpies a one-goal lead at quarter time. Felines super star Jeremy Cameron jagged 2 early objectives to restore their lead early in the 2nd term. Nick Daicos got at his left hamstring after an unexpected knee from Tom Atkins, however used. Cameron snapped his 3rd to offer Geelong a 10-point lead before Elliott teed up Jordan De Goey for one objective, before taking a wall mount and kicking really himself to put the Magpies back in front. Tyson Stengle and Ollie Dempsey struck to provide Geelong an 11-point lead heading into the last modification. Tom Stewart and Lachie Schultz had a nasty head clash early in the 4th quarter, leaving the star Cat with a split eyebrow, while the Collingwood forward was replaced out of the video game. Previous Magpie Oliver Henry kicked a great objective from the pocket late in the term to successfully seal success. Felines skipper Patrick Dangerfield (22 touches, 10 inside-50s) and Max Holmes (27 disposals) were explosive through the midfield. Cameron kicked 3 objectives and young protector Lawson Humphries pleased, while Shannon Neale booted 2 objectives however was replaced out after a hit to the throat. – with AAP
‘Grave’ issues for Craig McRae after ‘headache’ fortnight for Collingwood’s premiership defence
