Overview

• Collingwood defeated North Melbourne 15.18 (108) to 9.9 (63) at Marvel Stadium, maintaining their ladder-leading form.
• Key players Scott Pendlebury and Bobby Hill were late withdrawals due to illness and personal reasons, with AFL-approved replacements Wil Parker and Oleg Markov stepping in.
• Defender Brayden Maynard suffered a foot injury in the first quarter and was substituted out, further testing the Magpies’ depth.
• Nick Daicos, acting as captain, recorded 38 disposals, while his brother Josh contributed 31, driving Collingwood's performance in the second half.
• A decisive eight-goal-to-one final quarter sealed the victory, showcasing Collingwood’s resilience and ability to elevate under pressure.