Collingwood vs CARLTON

Weitering headed to the bench midway through the first quarter at the MCG on Sunday favouring his right shoulder after a collision with Magpie Jordan De Goey.

I thought today we did that better, but we've still got some work to do." That takes a priority over anything else." The final details of that will come across in the next few days before the draft," Voss said. "We think it will be more on the major end than on the minor end. Through those periods of time, which is what we've done, we've been able to find a way. If it ventures into that space we are probably talking more a longer term five, six weeks," Carlton coach Michael Voss said in his post-match press conference on Sunday night.

Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has suffered a serious shoulder injury in Sunday's blockbuster against Collingwood.

Both had their moments in the first half. Meanwhile, Saad was influential in the first half. They moved to 6-5 – outside the eight only on percentage – to stay in touch with the Western Bulldogs and Richmond. They took the heat out of the contest by amassing uncontested marks, and then owned the territory battle late in the second term to take a six-point lead into half-time. The enigmatic Pie had a first half he would have loved over again. He returned to the bench at quarter-time with his arm in a sling.

Carlton kicked the final three goals of the game before Jack Silvagni had a snap at goal in the final 30 seconds that narrowly missed, before there was another ...

And he laid a massive tackle, finishing with four for the game to go with an important goal in the last quarter. It wasn’t the numbers, it was the impact. In the same week Collingwood lost another key defender following the retirement of Jordan Roughead, another one stood up and produced a performance that shows he has a future in this backline. Collingwood dominated the third quarter, holding Carlton goalless for the first time in a quarter in 2022 to march towards the most memorable victory. Cox returned to Collingwood's 22 for the trip across to Perth last weekend but only lasted a quarter after suffering a dislocated finger against Fremantle. Cox was in doubt early in the week but got up and delivered one of his best performances in years. Nathan Murphy returned from injury last week in Perth after missing the first two months of the season. Collingwood dominated a 20-minute patch in the opening half, but kicked 1.6 in that space with Jack Ginnivan and Ollie Henry wasting opportunities from gettable spots, before Carlton kicked two goals in two minutes through Cripps and Walsh. It changed, just like that. Carlton has been able to navigate around the loss of Harry McKay and Marc Pittonet during the early stages of the season. And it didn't take long for it to feel like there was more than four points on the line. There was another stoppage inside 50 and a non-call for a high tackle before the final siren sounded for a four-point Collingwood victory – 11.13 (79) to 11.9 (75). But it is far from over after the American produced his best performance in years. They showed up like it was a final.

Collingwood survive mighty Carlton comeback, Blues body blow: 3-2-1.

In Round 6, Marc Pittonet was subbed off in the opening half and the Blues lost. When Carlton managed to get a two-on-one inside forward 50, Jack Silvagni took the mark and handed it over the top to Curnow to close the margin to just five points. The game went up in a gear in the frantic final minutes as the Blues threw everything at the Pies as they sought two goals to steal the match. Jack Silvagni took the mark and handed it off over the top to Curnow to kick his fourth of the day, as Carlton trailed by just five points with a minute remaining. When Oliver Henry slotted his third goal for the day at the 19 minute mark of the final term, Collingwood were out to a 22-point lead and looked home. Collingwood came out firing in the second half, and held the Blues goalless in a quarter for the first time this year. Charlie Curnow created “something out of nothing” to give the Blues the lead in the dying seconds of the first half. With Weitering off the ground, the Pies cashed in with three straight goals to open up a 15-point lead. But the ball returned to the centre where the Blues have the upper hand, and almost immediately Charlie Curnow had the reply. But Carlton refused to lie down in the final term with Matt Owies and Charlie Curnow each slotting two goals in the last to set up a thrilling finish. Instead of taking the risk to find Brody Mihocek over the top in the goal square, Elliott settled and went back to kick the first of the day. The Magpies held Carlton goalless in the third – the first time the Blues haven’t registered a goal in a quarter this year.

Blues fans will be praying Weitering's shoulder injury isn't serious after he failed to return from a collision in the first term. His absence was felt as ...

Jacob Weitering reeled out of this collision with Jordan De Goey and soon had his arm in a makeshift jumper sling as a shoulder injury took him out of the game Jack Silvagni (centre) had a chance to steal the game for the Blues in the final seconds but sent his snap shot wide for a behind It was the Magpies' second win over a top-four contender in as many rounds after last week's win over Fremantle, improving their record to 6-5 and putting them on the brink of the top eight.

Two Collingwood AFL players embrace as they celebrate a goal against Carlton. Oliver Henry (right) was outstanding for the Magpies with three goals against the ...

Mitch Owens, recalled for the match, kicked his first two goals in the space of a minute. Kangaroos captain Jack Ziebell kicked a goal in his 250th match, but after a competitive start his side were no match for the Saints. The Power kicked four goals to none in the first quarter and after adding another three unanswered majors in the second term, held a commanding 44-8 lead. The Bombers trailed by 14 at three-quarter time and could not make headway in a goal-less slog of a last term. The Bombers were 31 points down at half-time but added four consecutive goals in the third quarter, the last of which — from Sam Durham — left then just eight points in arrears. After five-straight losses to start their season, the Power are now in 11th spot with five victories and six losses — just a win outside the eight. But the Power, after leading by 14 points at the last change, held sway in a final quarter when neither side could muster a goal. The Blues kicked the last four goals of the first half to lead by six points at the main break. But the Blues came again, with Curnow's third and fourth goals putting them within reach of victory, before Silvagni missed a major score with the final chance of the match. Key forward Charlie Curnow snared four goals for the Blues, including the last two of the match to give his side a late shot at claiming victory. Wayward kicking at goal kept the Magpies' second-quarter lead to just 18 points and it vanished in quick time as Cripps kick-started a comeback. It was the Magpies' second win over a top-four contender in as many rounds after last week's victory against Fremantle, improving their win-loss record to 6-5 and putting them on the brink of the top eight.

80K people at the MCG on a Sunday arvo. Welcome back to Pies v Blues games that mean something. Jimmy Day takes you into the Analyst's Corner.

He reads the play well, he uses it well, and he is full of courage and leadership. The Blues must lick their wounds – and they have the bye to give them extra time to reflect – while the Pies face the Hawks at the ‘G next Sunday … they’ve beaten two top four teams in the past fortnight the Pies … can they beat a bottom side next week? Lock him in for the Coleman now … with the delivery he gets, his marking ability, and the way he kicks the footy, he’s going to be hard to stop. Both of them have slotted into the structure of their respective side and fit with the style of play their coaches have. Both were actively sought out by their respective clubs in the off-season and both have contributed in great ways this season. The Blues battled for the rest of the day, and almost pinched the game, but the loss of Weitering hurt them and saw the Pies able to navigate a shaky Blues defensive system and personnel. Darcy Moore dived for a mark on the goal line, but channelled his inner Wayne Harmes late … except he was in the field of play and hit the ball over the boundary line. Owies responded and then the big, hulking full-forward for the Blues reminded everyone why he’s leading the Coleman Medal and why he might be the big difference for the Blues in 2022. The Magpies took it up to the Blues in both categories all day, never letting the Blues completely have their way. Weitering is the Blues’ defensive marshall – he is assured by foot, he reads the play, he directs his fellow defenders where to go … and in the immediate aftermath of his departure from the hallowed turf, the Blues looked all at sea. Unfortunately for Blues fans, they may lose Weitering for a few weeks and their grip on the top four is now much shakier. Would they stay in the top 4, or would the Pies draw level with some in the top eight?

Footage of the incident appears to show one man fall to the ground before his alleged attackers continue to kick and punch him.

Fans have bought into Voss’ vision in his first season at the helm and the Blues appear headed for a first finals appearance in nine years. The latest incident comes barely a week after a man was charged with assault for allegedly attacking another man with a didgeridoo outside the Dreamtime at the G clash between Essendon and Richmond. In the clip, six men can be seen trading punches and kicks in the middle of an intersection, not far from the MCG after Collingwood and Carlton played out a thriller in front of the second-biggest attendance at an AFL match since the 2019 grand final.