Overview

• The Magpies beat the Crows 11.13 (79) to 8.7 (55) at Adelaide Oval to book a week off and a home prelim, with a crowd of 52,187 in attendance.
• Collingwood strung together seven unanswered goals across half-time, including a five-goal-to-none third term that broke open a tight contest.
• Jamie Elliott kicked four goals and Steele Sidebottom three, Jordan De Goey logged 26 disposals and six clearances, and captain Darcy Moore anchored the backline with nine intercept marks.
• Craig McRae’s selection gamble on Mason Cox provided ruck support and forward structure, with Jeremy Howe missing through a groin injury and no fresh injuries reported for either side.
• Adelaide now hosts a sudden-death semi-final against GWS or Hawthorn, with Izak Rankine still suspended, as returns for Max Michalanney and Luke Pedlar were offset by a costly lapse in composure identified by coach Matthew Nicks.