Overview

• Collingwood fell 17.8 (110) to 6.10 (46) at the MCG, marking their fourth loss in five games and threatening their hold on a top-four finish
• Craig McRae publicly apologised for his team’s lack of system execution and effort, calling the performance “disappointing” for the Magpie Army
• The Magpies laid a season-low 42 tackles while allowing Hawthorn to take 18 marks inside 50, highlighting defensive lapses
• Veteran defender Jeremy Howe was subbed out early with a concussion after colliding with Jai Newcombe and has entered concussion protocols
• Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell praised his tall forwards and Jai Newcombe’s leadership as the victory propelled the Hawks into fifth and bolstered their finals push