Collingwood

The opener for AFL round five sees Brisbane trying to bounce back after a loss to Geelong, and the Magpies trying to maintain their spot in the top eight.

Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as the Lions and Magpies square off.

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Two ugly marking contests marred the first half of Brisbane's clash with Collingwood at The Gabba.

Gardiner leapt into the back of Daicos and tucked his arm to dig his shoulder into his opponent. "The ball wasn't within reach of Cox," Matthews said. But Cox - who did not even attempt to get a hand near the ball - leapt off the ground and aimed his knee straight at the back of his opponent.

Brisbane defender Darcy Gardiner has been slammed for a late hit on Collingwood's Josh Daicos in the AFL on Thursday night. An improved Magpies outfit took ...

And Darcy Gardiner was going to be there too late and he just kept going. Just a total brain fade. Sports reporter Mark Gottlieb said: “Not like Gardiner at all.

Former Collingwood assistant coach Brenton Sanderson has heaped praise on first-year Pie Nick Daicos, saying he's walked into the club as an “instant ...

The father-son recruit has long been touted as a genuine star and has hardly missed a beat in his first season at AFL level, averaging just under 27 touches playing across half back in his first four games. “Nick Daicos has had the most touches for Collingwood in the first four rounds, which is incredible for a rookie. “He’s been so influential for Collingwood this year and when you combine him and (Pat) Lipinski, those two are averaging 50 disposals between them in the first two rounds.

BRISBANE has proven too strong for a brave Collingwood outfit, winning by seven points in an Easter Thursday thriller at the Gabba.

He thumped the ball high, long and straight and celebrated his first goal in Brisbane colours by being mobbed by his teammates. It's been five years since Marcus Adams kicked a goal in the AFL, but he broke the drought in fine style during the third term. He finished with 33 for the night to continue a fine start to 2022. Scott Pendlebury lined up alongside Neale at the first bounce and probably had the better of the battle in the first quarter, racking up eight disposals to Neale's four (and a goal). However, Brisbane's milestone man got on top in the second term and gathered 14 touches in a defining quarter. The reliable Lion was reported for rough conduct and will now await his fate. After trailing at quarter-time, the Lions put the foot down with a six-goal second term and managed to keep the Magpies at bay in front of 32,312 fans to win 15.8 (98) to 14.7 (91).

Brisbane defender Darcy Gardiner has been reported for rough conduct during a high-octane first quarter at the Gabba, with Collingwood booting three ...