Comments
Loading comments…
No comments yet
Be the first to share your thoughts.
Pre Game
00:00
Collingwood has led on the scoreboard in 37 per cent of matches since Round 18, ranked 12th. The Magpies led in a competition-high 77 per cent of games from Rounds 1 to 17.
Quarter 1
00:00
Q1 is now underway.
02:30
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Josh Daicos)
04:40
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
04:57
Collingwood kicks the opening goal of the match via a forward half intercept. The Magpies have four of the first five inside 50s of the match and have already generated four forward half intercepts.
06:16
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Brayden Maynard)
08:07
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Harrison Petty)
08:27
Christian Salem registers a goal assist as Harrison Petty kicks Melbourne's first goal of the evening. Salem has enjoyed a bright start with a match-high six disposals at 100 per cent efficiency to start the match.
11:23
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Jack Crisp)
15:18
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Patrick Lipinski)
16:46
Both sides are looking dangerous when they get the ball inside 50. The Magpies lead the inside 50 count by two, scoring from five of their seven entries. While Melbourne haven't generated the same amount of scoring shots from their five entries, they have kicked an efficient 2.0.12 from these entries.
20:07
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Jamie Elliott)
21:20
Melbourne have been prepared to use the ball by hand, recording 50 handballs and just 42 kicks. Collingwood have used the ball more predominately by foot, recording 40 kicks and only 24 handballs.
23:18
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
26:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Dan Houston)
27:59
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jacob van Rooyen)
28:08
In a surprise to no-one, the No.1 side for contested possession differential, Melbourne, enjoys a commanding lead in this area. The Demons lead contested possession by 10, made up largely by an advantage of 11 in post-clearance contested possession. They have taken four more contested marks and lead midfield groundball by eight.
29:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
29:55
Collingwood's forward half game has been a positive in the opening quarter. The Magpies have generated 12 forward half intercepts already, their third-best quarter this season, kicking 2.4.16. Collingwood averages 23 forward half intercepts per game, ranked second in the AFL.
Quarter 2
00:00
Q2 is now underway.
03:30
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Brody Mihocek)
05:36
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Rushed)
07:29
Melbourne have the first four clearances of the quarter and have outscored Collingwood 3.0.18 to 0.3.3 for the match from this score source. Three of Melbourne's four goals have also come from defensive half chains.
11:38
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
11:55
Stoppages are now becoming a worry for Collingwood. Melbourne have won the first seven clearances of the term and have kicked 2.0.12 from this source.
12:49
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Daniel McStay)
14:44
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jamie Elliott)
15:35
Collingwood continues to generate scores once it enters forward 50, scoring from 60 per cent of its inside 50s. In the opening 17 rounds, they ranked 2nd for scores per inside 50, but from Round 18 onwards, they rank 17th.
16:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Brody Mihocek)
16:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jake Melksham)
18:13
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jordan De Goey)
22:03
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Jamie Elliott)
22:07
Magpies Interchange - Jeremy Howe and is possibly out for the game.
24:21
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Steele Sidebottom)
25:11
Collingwood has generated an inside 50 from 54 per cent of its defensive half chains this quarter, kicking 3.0.18 as a result.
31:44
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Clayton Oliver)
31:48
Melbourne have recorded 91 handballs in the first half, its fourth-highest first half tally this season. Despite the high numbers, the Demons have just 79 handball metres gained from these disposals.
Quarter 3
00:00
Q3 is now underway.
05:12
Collingwood have already taken 11 marks inside 50, compared to Melbourne's three. Since Round 18, the Magpies have averaged just under 11 marks inside 50 per game, ranked 13th.
07:08
Magpies Interchange - Beau McCreery off due to an injury.
08:29
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jake Melksham)
09:42
Collingwood's ball use by foot has been exceptional to start the third term. The Magpies have recorded a kicking efficiency of 86 per cent to start the term, compared to Melbourne's 67 per cent.
09:58
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Tim Membrey)
11:24
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Kysaiah Pickett)
12:58
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Harvey Langford)
13:07
Melbourne continue to stick with the Magpies, largely off the back of their stoppage work. Both Demon goals this quarter have come via this source, with Melbourne outscoring Collingwood 6.1.37 to 1.5.11 for the match.
15:12
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
15:42
Melbourne have kicked three goals from their last inside 50s. They have 13 disposals and six kicks over this time period.
16:25
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Trent Rivers)
18:22
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Rushed)
19:52
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Bayley Fritsch)
20:32
Since the 10-minute mark of the third quarter, Melbourne have generated eight inside 50s to one and have outscored Collingwood 4.1.25 to 0.1.1. Three of Melbourne's goals have come from stoppage.
24:34
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Jack Crisp)
27:07
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Jake Melksham)
27:43
Melbourne have enjoyed the territorial advantage this quarter, leading inside 50s 19 to nine, allowing them to turn a 13 point deficit into an 11 point lead.
29:51
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Patrick Lipinski)
29:54
Max Gawn continues to press hard for his eighth All-Australian blazer. The Demon skipper has 20 disposals, 12 contested possessions, eight score involvements and six intercepts at the final change.
Quarter 4
00:00
Q4 is now underway.
02:21
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Rushed)
03:40
SCORE
GOAL - Demons (Christian Petracca)
04:04
It has been a tremendous second half for the Demons. They lead inside 50s by 10, clearances by seven and have outscored Collingwood 6.2.38 to 1.4.10. The Demons have done much of the damage from centre bounce, where they lead six to one this half, setting up valuable field position.
07:57
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
08:10
Since Round 18, Collingwood has posted a shot at goal accuracy of 42 per cent, ranked 17th. They have kicked 4.7.31 from set shots tonight and 7.13.55 with two rushed behinds tonight.
11:48
Demons Interchange - Jai Culley off due to an injury.
12:29
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Ned Long)
14:04
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Rushed)
14:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Trent Rivers)
15:43
Collingwood is going for broke coming out of its defensive 50. The Magpies have generated four inside 50s and a goal from six defensive 50 chains this quarter.
17:19
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Jacob van Rooyen)
19:30
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Lachie Schultz)
20:10
Collingwood regains the lead with its third goal from its last four inside 50s. The Magpies have 3.2.20 from 10 inside 50s this quarter, a scoring rate of 50 per cent.
21:15
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Kysaiah Pickett)
22:06
SCORE
BEHIND - Magpies (Beau McCreery)
22:26
Collingwood has had four kick-ins this quarter, all of which have resulted in an inside 50.
23:16
SCORE
GOAL - Magpies (Daniel McStay)
26:52
SCORE
BEHIND - Demons (Christian Petracca)
31:45
Both sides have had 14 inside 50s apiece this quarter, but in a story of efficiency in the last quarter, Collingwood has kicked 4.3.27 to Melbourne's 1.5.11 and will hold on for a crucial victory that keep their top-4 hopes alive.
32:09
Collingwood's intercept game was a huge determining factor in the result, outscoring Melbourne 7.8.50 to 3.3.21 from this source. Conversely, Melbourne's stoppage game nearly dragged them over the line, outscoring the Magpies by 22 points from clearances.