An injury-hit Collingwood succumbed to a last-quarter push from the Western Bulldogs on Sunday at the MCG, losing by 21-points.
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The Pies led at every break, but the Bulldogs kicked seven of the last eight goals to run away with the win.
It was a tight first term, as both sides kicked three goals and the Pies held a 1-point lead at the first break.
The Pies then dominated long periods of the second quarter, and probably should have put the game out of reach, but their inaccuracy kept the Dogs in it, as they led by 5-points at the main break.
The third quarter was another tight tussle, as the Dogs kicked a couple of late goals to peg the Pies lead back to three points.
Scott Pendlebury was brilliant for the Pies today, but a couple of late errors will haunt him this week. He had an opportunity to hit a man inside 50 to bring it back to two points deep into the final term, and then kicked it straight to Matt Suckling to kick the sealing goal. He finished with 32 disposals and a goal in another solid performance.
Luke Dahlhaus was immense for the Dogs, as he picked up 37 touches and kicked a key goal at the end of the third quarter. Both sides defences stood up for long periods, with Easton Wood and Jeremy Howe in particular impressing.
Final score
Collingwood Magpies 7.11.53
Western Bulldogs 11.8.74
The Roar’s AFL MVP votes
3: Luke Dahlhaus – Led all players with 37 disposals, and was generally a pest all around the ground. Not too many in the AFL provide better pressure than Dahlhaus, and it’s good to see him putting in some good performances.
2: Easton Wood – A pretty typical day for the Dogs’ skipper, as he took a few high-flying marks, and used the ball well all day. Had 21 disposals at 90 per cent today.
1: Jeremy Howe – A ‘passed the eye-test’ vote backed up by some good stats, Jeremy Howe controlled Collingwood’s half-back line for long period’s today. Picked up 28 disposals, and seemed to stop everything the Dogs tried.
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