Overview

• Collingwood beat Melbourne 11.16 (82) to 11.10 (76) after trailing by 15 points early in the final term, kicking the last four goals.
• The result moved the Magpies to 16-7 on the live ladder and leaves a top-four finish highly likely pending other results.
• Veteran defender Jeremy Howe was subbed before halftime with a groin/adductor issue after reporting a "pop," with scans to gauge severity.
• Coach Craig McRae said Howe could be a "sneaky" chance for the first final but emphasised the decision hinges on imaging and recovery.
• Forwards Brody Mihocek (hand) and Beau McCreery (foot) will also be scanned, as Jordan De Goey impressed with 26 disposals and a goal.