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Brisbane Lions Topple Collingwood at the MCG for First Time Since 2014

Powered by Logan Morris’s six goals, the victory puts Brisbane within reach of a top-two finish

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Overview

  • Brisbane bounced back from a 66-point loss to Gold Coast last week to beat Collingwood 14.8 (92) to 10.5 (65) at the MCG
  • Logan Morris kicked a career-best six goals, the first Lions player to reach that mark at the venue since 2004
  • Lachie Neale (36 disposals) and Hugh McCluggage (34) dominated the midfield as Brisbane absorbed the loss of veteran defender Ryan Lester to concussion
  • The defeat is Collingwood’s third in four matches and drops them from the top of the ladder, with Adelaide reclaiming the summit
  • The result ends Brisbane’s MCG losing streak against the Magpies dating back to 2014 and boosts their finals prospects