collingwood Advances to AFL Grand Final after Thrilling Preliminary Final Victory
Melbourne,Australia – Collingwood secured a spot in the 2024 AFL Grand Final,defeating the brisbane Lions 89-82 in a fiercely contested preliminary final at the MCG. The Magpies overcame a notable third-quarter deficit to claim the victory, fueled by strong performances from captain Darcy Moore, the Daicos brothers, and a stunning mark from Jamie Elliott.
The match, a high-stakes encounter between two premiership contenders, saw momentum swing dramatically throughout the contest. collingwood established early dominance, leading by as much as 35 points during the second quarter, before Brisbane mounted a spirited comeback led by Will Ashcroft and Cam Rayner. the final term was a tense affair, with Collingwood ultimately holding on to secure their place in the Grand Final.
Collingwood’s strong start saw six goals in the second quarter,including a long-range effort from Dan Houston. Though, the Lions responded in the third term, with Ashcroft – the 2024 Norm Smith medallist – kicking two goals as Brisbane gained control around the stoppages and inside their forward 50.
A pivotal moment came in the third quarter when Jamie Elliott executed an remarkable mark over Brisbane’s Starcevich. Commentator Jonathan Lynch described it as “a great finals speccy” on Fox Footy. Despite a late injury to Brisbane’s Berry, the Lions managed to lead by 17 points at the final change.
The Magpies demonstrated resilience,ultimately outscoring the Lions in a nail-biting finish. Collingwood will now face the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Grand Final, with the date and time to be confirmed.
