Collingwood Struggles Against Western Bulldogs, Coach McRae Reflects on Team's Progress

📆 31/05/2026 1:50 AM

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Collingwood, Western Bulldogs, Nick Daicos

📆31/05/2026 1:50 AM

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Collingwood's Nick Daicos, Scott Pendlebury, and Jordan De Goey had a strong performance against the Western Bulldogs, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Coach Craig McRae described his team as a 'work in progress' and a 'middle of the road' team, despite their past achievements. The Magpies' loss leaves them clinging to a spot in the 10 and below, with five wins and a draw from 12 games. They have won only eight out of their past 21 games. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, have been performing well, with coach Luke Beveridge remarking that the Magpies seemed to be toying with the competition. The contrast between the two teams was evident in a thrilling finish that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs' victory was secured by the heroics of Will Lewis and Michael Sellwood, who stepped up in crucial moments. The Magpies' reliance on experience has been questioned, with only Nick Daicos and Beau McCreery being regular first-team players. The future of the team looks uncertain, with some key players nearing the end of their careers. The VFL team, in contrast, is struggling, with a 20th-place finish and two wins from nine games.

Collingwood 's Nick Daicos , Scott Pendlebury , and Jordan De Goey had a strong performance against the Western Bulldogs , but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.

Coach Craig McRae described his team as a 'work in progress' and a 'middle of the road' team, despite their past achievements. The Magpies' loss leaves them clinging to a spot in the 10 and below, with five wins and a draw from 12 games. They have won only eight out of their past 21 games.

The Bulldogs, on the other hand, have been performing well, with coach Luke Beveridge remarking that the Magpies seemed to be toying with the competition. The contrast between the two teams was evident in a thrilling finish that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs' victory was secured by the heroics of Will Lewis and Michael Sellwood, who stepped up in crucial moments.

The Magpies' reliance on experience has been questioned, with only Nick Daicos and Beau McCreery being regular first-team players. The future of the team looks uncertain, with some key players nearing the end of their careers. The VFL team, in contrast, is struggling, with a 20th-place finish and two wins from nine games

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