Collingwood have run out seven point winners in a high scoring and entertaining contest against the Tigers in Moe this afternoon.
Both sides demonstrated some impressive pieces of play that will certainly give fans a greater sense of optimism for the year ahead.
Collingwood started the game like an absolute house on fire, kicking goals left right and centre and in quick succession as well. Adam Treloar performing superbly in the absence of captain Scott Pendlebury, being in 12 score involvements and contributing with two goals including a super goal which lifted the roof here in Moe.
It took the Tigers until the second quarter to really get going after letting the Pies control much of the first term. Richmond being a lot more competitive after Quarter Time with many of their stars getting more involved around the ground.
The Tigers chipped away at the scoreboard, getting closer at every break. Dustin Martin once again stood out for the Tigers kicking three goals after spending much of the match in the forward line. Bachar Houli also looked effective on return, orchestrating Richmond’s run off half back.
Collingwood supporters will also be pleased with Ben Reid’s first hit out of the series, with the defender looking as though he will be a certainty for the first match of the season.
Youngster Tom Phillips once again pledged a very impressive case in cementing his spot in the side racking up 28 disposals which included a goal.
The Pies led by 27 points at the final break but that margin was very much trimmed in the final term. Richmond showed some fight in the final quarter getting the margin to within a super goal, with many of their lesser known players lifting which will no doubt please Damien Hardwick.
Collingwood were able to hang on in the end preventing the Tigers from getting that all important super goal, ultimately running out seven point victors.
Both sides will take a lot of positives out of this match. Collingwood will be pleased with their forward line structure with Darcy Moore and Chris Mayne in particular looking very dangerous.
The Tigers meanwhile looked very good running off half-back with many of their running players returning to the side after missing much of last year due to injury.
The two sides playing out three impressive quarters each where they showed off what they’re capable of in the season ahead.
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