Collingwood huge guy Mason Cox has actually released an apology as fresh video footage emerged of the “unusual” pre-match occurrence ahead of Saturday night’s clash versus the Giants. In another chapter to the growing competition in between the 2 clubs, Cox was spotted going through the Giants’ warm-up location throughout a ball-up drill. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Exclusive vision of Mason Cox event. Stream analysis, regional footy and the most significant minutes totally free on 7plus The Magpies premiership ruckman pressed an uninformed Giants assistant coach Shane Mumford from behind, before leaping up and running away with the ball. Mumford and Giants gamers such as Stephen Coniglio and Callan Ward searched in bemusement, while Brent Daniels later on explained the occurrence as “unusual”. Fresh video from Channel 7 programs that Cox was currently warming up in the middle when the Giants gamers got here for their allocated time. Cox was currently in the middle before the Giants showed up. Credit: Channel 7 Collingwood backed that up with a declaration in reaction to the AFL’s “please describe” notification. The club stated the Magpies were finishing their pre-game drills throughout their recommended window when the Giants got here to start their warm-up. Throughout the shift duration, Cox requested for another bounce from the umpire, which led to Cox reaching Mumford. “I apologise for the occurrence in our pre-game where I reached a GWS authorities,” Cox stated. “In the minute, I was entirely concentrated on getting another bounce in– in hindsight, I must have stopped my run-up instead of finishing the drill.” Collingwood GM of football Brendon Bolton included: “We have actually examined the scenario and it is clear it was a duration of shift in the centre circle– our rucks were finishing their centre bounce practice as the GWS midfield got here to start their centre-circle work. “Mason has actually acknowledged that reaching opposition authorities or gamers pre-game ought to be prevented and with our club’s assistance, will be more conscious in future.” The AFL are continuing to examine the scenario and will provide their decision on Tuesday. Cox was currently openly opponent No. 1 with the Giants after explaining their home ground as “showground for animals” after it was revealed the ruling premiers would play there to kick the season off. The Giants countered various times throughout the off-season with CEO Dave Matthews calling the joke “D-grade funny at finest,” before stating his “hate” for Collingwood 3 weeks back. It set the scene for an explosive clash on Saturday night, and the Giants kept the barbs coming over developing a Mason Cox cuddling zoo at Engie Stadium, previously Giants Stadium. The Giants had the ultimate victory when Cox stopped working to sign up a disposal in the very first half and ended up with simply 5 belongings in the frustrating loss.