Pies find their mojo to power past Port




Collingwood will need to defy recent history if they are going to recover from 0-3 to go back-to-back – the last time that happened was North Melbourne in 1975 – but the reigning premiers are revving again after sending a statement on Saturday.

It looked concerning early.
The Magpies conceded five of the first six goals and trailed by 31 points late in the first quarter, before rediscovering the magic that delivered them to the promised land in 2023, blowing Port Adelaide away after quarter-time by banking a 42-point win at the MCG.
Craig McRae’s side kicked the final six goals of the second quarter in a run of eight unanswered goals either side of half-time to reignite a premiership defence that was winless after losses to Greater Western Sydney, Sydney and St Kilda to start the year, but is now 3-3 ahead of Anzac Day.

If Easter Thursday gave the Magpies a pulse and the Gather Round escape kept the momentum going, Collingwood has resuscitated a season on the brink by defeating a premiership contender 17.21 (123) to 12.9 (81).
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It wasn’t about individuals, it was a full team performance.
Darcy Cameron (25 hit-outs, 18 disposals and seven clearances) continued his impressive start to 2024 with another telling performance in the ruck, while Will Hoskin-Elliott (22 touches, 13 score involvements, two goals) produced one of the performances of his career.
Nick Daicos was prolific after a slow start, finishing with 30 disposals, eight clearances, 14 score involvements and 755 metres gained in a performance that will attract votes come Brownlow Medal night.

Jordan De Goey set the tone and Tom Mitchell was busy at the coal face, while Brody Mihocek, Patrick Lipinski and Hoskin-Elliott all kicked two goals each in a crucial second quarter burst that turned the game, breathing life into the season in the process.

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