Collingwood and Geelong clash under lights in pivotal Thursday night AFL showdown
Collingwood hosted Geelong at the MCG on Thursday night, a match that could shift both teams into the top six with only three rounds left.
Under the illuminated MCG, Collingwood and Geelong met in a Thursday night AFL contest that could propel either side into the top six with only three home-and-away games remaining. The match attracted attention for the head-to-head battle between Oisin Mullin, the league's premier tagger, and Nick Daicos, the competition's leading midfielder. Collingwood's lineup saw the loss of Brayden Maynard to a knee issue, with Lachie Schultz stepping in, while Geelong chose to sit veteran Patrick Dangerfield despite his desire to play, replacing him with Jack Martin.
An unusual pre-match routine saw the coin toss conducted well before kickoff, allowing a light-show and music-driven entrance before the players took their positions. The game was broadcast with live commentary and a real-time score centre for fans following the action. A win for either club would be a significant boost as the finals picture tightens.
Why it matters
The result could determine which of the two clubs secures a top-six finals berth with only three games left.
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