Collingwood is about to lose Brody Mihocek for the rest of the season after the important thing ahead suffered a suspected pectoral muscle tear within the Magpies’ 12-point loss to Essendon on the MCG.
Mihocek was injured in the course of the remaining quarter and got here from the sector on Friday evening.
He may have scans on Saturday.
“Brody appears like he’s going to want surgical procedure,” Magpies coach Craig McRae instructed his post-match media convention.
“He’ll more than likely be out for the season.”
In the meantime, the Magpies’ damage woes could worsen after ruckman Darcy Cameron left the MCG in an ambulance after the match to bear a precautionary scan on his ribs.
Essendon’s win over the reigning premiers gave its top-four aspirations a serious increase.
Having entered the match and not using a victory towards a present top-eight group this season, the Bombers recovered from a sluggish begin to win 13.14 (92) to 12.8 (80).
Not since 2001 have the Bombers completed the home-and-away season inside the highest 4.
They’re a step nearer after transferring to provisional third spot on the ladder following their defeat of the Magpies.
“Most likely later within the season the wins seen extra essential, however I assumed it was extra only a step ahead,” Bombers coach Brad Scott mentioned.
“Collingwood have been an distinctive group over an extended time period … and I believe it is a fairly good yardstick by way of the advance.
“Have we confirmed something? I would not suppose so. We have simply taken one other step ahead in direction of it.”
Collingwood raced out of the blocks with 5 objectives to 2 within the opening quarter, together with three in as many minutes from a red-hot Jack Crisp.
However the Magpies managed simply three extra for the subsequent two quarters as Essendon charged forward to seize a match-winning lead.
The Bombers led on the remaining change by 17 factors, a deficit the Magpies have historically liked chasing down.
Fast objectives to Matt Guelfi and Jye Caldwell prolonged Essendon’s result in 31 factors as Collingwood appeared to don’t have anything left for a comeback.
The Magpies had been in a position to give Essendon a minor scare after scoring rapidly by way of Harvey Harrison and Mihocek.
However the Bombers had been in a position to shut out the match, making it the second straight match the Magpies have been unable to run over their opponents within the remaining quarter after shedding to Gold Coast final Saturday.
Captain Zach Merrett (30 disposals, one objective) and fellow midfielder Caldwell (30 disposals and one objective) led from the entrance, whereas ruckman Sam Draper responded strongly following a poor first quarter.
Collingwood famous person Nick Daicos managed 31 disposals and 12 clearances, with Essendon solely listening to the Brownlow Medal favorite round stoppages and refusing to use a heavy tag.
The outcome offered some revenge for Essendon, who drew with Collingwood on Anzac Day and had recorded some heartbreaking last-gasp defeats towards the Magpies in the course of the previous three seasons.
After a barren final 20 years, Essendon followers can begin dreaming of breaking their 20-year drought and not using a finals win this September.
They’ve misplaced six elimination finals since 2009.
The Magpies may drop out of the highest eight by the top of the spherical, relying on different outcomes, forward of an important match with Geelong subsequent Friday evening.
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Key occasions
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That is the place we are going to depart you tonight after an enthralling contest on the MCG.
The Bombers proceed to present their followers hopes of a return to the finals following their 12-point triumph, whereas the Magpies devoted are left to replicate on a second straight loss.
We’re just one match down in spherical 17, so be sure that to observe our protection on Saturday as we take you thru the next (all occasions AEST):
- Kangaroos vs Suns at Docklands from 1:45pm
- Energy vs Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval from 1:45pm
- Cats vs Hawks at Kardinia Park from 4:35pm
- Giants vs Blues at Homebush from 7:30pm
- Dockers vs Tigers at Perth Stadium from 8:10pm
Some nice matches to look ahead to and we hope you possibly can be part of us once more.
Bye for now!
Hats off to Zach Merrett!
How did the Bombers do it?
The Bombers trailed by eight factors at half-time however a dominant third quarter noticed Brad Scott’s troops take the lead, which they did not relinquish.
They kicked 4 unanswered objectives within the third time period to assist set up a 17-point buffer on the scoreboard heading into the ultimate quarter.
The Magpies lifted after three-quarter time with 4 objectives, however the harm had already been achieved and the Bombers held on to assert the win.
Zach Merrett was immense for the Bombers, posting 30 disposals, six marks and 5 clearances, along with kicking the primary objective of the match.
Teammate Jye Caldwell was simply as busy, racking up 30 touches, six marks and kicking a objective.
Kyle Langford and Peter Wright did their half for the Bombers on the objective entrance, every snagging doubles for the night.
BOMBERS WIN!
Regardless of the Magpies launching a late effort, the Bombers publish a deserved 12-point victory!
For the file, the Bombers received 13.14 (92) to 12.8 (80).
We’re just one match down in spherical 17, however the Bombers’ victory strikes them to provisional third spot on the ladder.
They shift locations with Fremantle, however the Dockers are nonetheless to play this spherical.
For the Magpies, that is two straight losses and they’re going to want outcomes to go their approach if they’re to keep away from slipping from sixth place on the ladder.
Bombers’ lead reduce to 2 objectives
Underneath two minutes remaining and a rushed behind will get the Magpies slightly bit nearer, trailing the Bombers by 12 factors.
Once more, can they do it?
Kreuger once more!
Magpie Nathan Kreuger kicks his second objective of the ultimate time period within the shadows of full-time.
Underneath three minutes and it is the Bombers main by 13 factors.
Can the Magpies do it?
Bombers activate sub late within the time period
The Bombers convey on some recent legs, with sub Nick Hind coming into the match and Nate Caddy given an early mark.
They lead by 19 factors with simply over three minutes remaining within the match.
One other objective for the Magpies!
The Magpies are removed from out of this match, with Nathan Kreuger kicking a objective with just below eight minutes on the clock.
Bombers lead by 19 factors however one other Magpies objective will make it fascinating!
Mihocek will get one again for the Pies
After the ARC was known as into motion to guage whether or not Brody Mihocek had marked the ball on the road, the Magpies sharpshooter obtained the prospect to assist claw his facet again into contest.
Mihocek went across the nook from a decent angle to kick the Magpies’ tenth objective of the match as we close to the midway level of the ultimate time period.
Bombers provide you with excellent reply
Simply as Magpies followers had been increase their hopes, Peter Wright replies to Harvey Harrison’s objective with one in every of his personal.
Wright marks on the lead and slots the set-shot to place the Bombers again out to a 31-point buffer.
That is two objectives to Wright within the second half.
Magpies discover a response
We requested the query may the Magpies battle again, and Harvey Harrison is doing his finest for the defending premiers.
A protracted-range effort offers Harrison his second of the match, because the Magpies scale back the Bombers’ benefit to 25 factors.
Are the Bombers house?
Six minutes down within the fourth time period and it is the Bombers main by 31 factors.
It is at all times reckless to put in writing the Magpies off after they path within the remaining quarter however is that this a bridge too far tonight?
Time will inform.
Bombers collect extra steam
Six straight objectives for the Bombers, as Jye Caldwell backs up Guelfi’s effort with a set-shot main.
Bombers now lead by 29 factors.
Bombers construct their lead
It took beneath a minute, however the Bombers land the primary blow of the fourth quarter after forcing a turnover contained in the Magpies’ defensive 50.
Matt Guelfi snaps the Bombers’ eleventh objective of the match, exhibiting calm nerves as he collected his first main.
Closing quarter underway
It is hardly a match-winning lead, however the Bombers are feeling assured as they maintain a 17-point benefit over the Magpies.
However the Pies know higher than any group easy methods to clutch victory from the jaws of defeat, so solely a idiot would write off the defending premiers.
Right here we go together with the ultimate time period!
3QT: Bombers set up 17-point lead
What a time period from the Bombers, who lead 10.12 (72) to eight.7 (55) on the remaining change.
The Bombers took command of the third quarter, kicking 4 unanswered objectives after trailing the Magpies by eight factors at half-time.
Nonetheless loads left on this match!
Langford provides to Bombers’ benefit
Simply over a minute from three-quarter time, Kyle Langford kicks his second objective of the night.
Langford obtained a free near objective and he transformed to increase the Bombers’ result in 18 factors.
Pies activate the sub
Late within the third time period, the Magpies have made a tactical substitution, with Ned Lengthy changing Charlie Dean.
Congratulations to Lengthy, as he makes his AFL debut.
Bombers prolong lead by way of Duursma
After a little bit of lull on the scoring entrance, Xavier Duursma breaks by way of to place the Bombers out to a 13-point lead.
Duursma had area round him when he marked from a brief cross contained in the attacking 50, earlier than kicking a set-shot objective as we strategy three-quarter time.
Bombers nonetheless lead forward of ultimate change
There hasn’t been a objective kicked since Peter Wright was on track earlier within the quarter, with the alternate of behinds the one addition to the rating.
With six minutes left within the time period, it is the Bombers main by seven factors, nevertheless it’s nonetheless anybody’s sport at this stage.
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