VFL VFL Round 4 v Brisbane - Friday April 18 12:05pm @ Brighton Homes Arena. Livestream on AFL Site/App

[Mollythedolly]

In one passage of play in the last quarter they called the player Ryan and he roosted the ball on his left? Whoever it was has a long left foot on him

Wouldn’t put too much faith on the name the commentators used, they were wrong more often than not. We’ve got a few lefties.

 

[TradeDraft]

Wouldn’t put too much faith on the name the commentators used, they were wrong more often than not. We’ve got a few lefties.

They kept calling Luke Quyanor who was not playing and same with Dowling

 

[manicpie]

personally I think we won’t see the best of Allan until he bulks up, gets knocked off the line of the ball too easily. Has no strength in the contest, needs to put on at least 5kg of muscle. Has the frame, just needs to fill it out

It was really obvious today. They were just moving him aside

 

[TradeDraft]

It was really obvious today. They were just moving him aside

Will he ever get that Big?

 

[manicpie]

He will be traded

He'd want to improve if he's going to be traded, otherwise he might not get any interest

 

[Ctracks]

West, Hayes, Jiath and Cochran ahead of the others.

 

[manicpie]

West, Hayes, Jiath and Cochran ahead of the others.

Yep, that's pretty close

 

[Ctracks]

H Harrison already a player. Hope he comes back cherry ripe after the ACL.

 

[Mollythedolly]

West, Hayes, Jiath and Cochran ahead of the others.

I’d add Parker to the list, he’s been a solid contributor this year.

 

[stormskye]

if sully played today we win. Wouldn’t haven’t got nutted in clearances like we did, even with forts dominance.

Hayes looks good. Like bobby makes the most of his touches
West had another good day for lack decent inside 50’s. Presented well and kicked a nice one from 50 to give us the lead back. His follow up work is good as well.
TJ had a very solid first half

Ryan didn’t see much tbh. Can’t remember much of his work
Demattia. Just very disappointing. Unless he somehow had a Richard’s form turn around can’t see him making it. Don’t even know what his position is.
Allan. Lot of his touches were link up hand balls not really ideal. Will give him the benefit of playing last night. But again his contest work needs a lot of work. Seems very “flat footed”

Rucks were just well beaten by a bigger and experienced ruck. Was the difference in the end the clearance battle being so one sided.

Tough loss but bris have some talent.

 

[Ctracks]

I’d add Parker to the list, he’s been a solid contributor this year.

Left him out as cat b? to differentiate from National draft selections

 

[TradeDraft]

When Cox is up at AFL Level it hurts our VFL Side as we don't have a Mature Age Ruck to take his Place

 

[sr36]

When Cox is up at AFL Level it hurts our VFL Side as we don't have a Mature Age Ruck to take his Place

Damn this managing stuff - Cox and Sully into that team and it would have been a comfortable win.

 

[Jen2310]

Following on from his five-goal haul two weeks ago against Coburg, 2024 AFL draftee Charlie West was back at it again, kicking Collingwood’s first. VFL-listed Harrison Kennedy quickly followed with one of his own, before the tussle with Brisbane began.
It was back-and-forth all afternoon, with the Lions not allowing Andy Otten

Andy Otten

Age

36

Ht

192cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

4.9

5star

T

2.2

4star

MG

175.6

3star

No current season stats available

D

14.2

4star

K

5.4

2star

HB

8.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

’s Magpies to break away comfortably.


West’s fellow 2024 draftee Will Hayes stood up in the second quarter, kicking two goals to give the Pies more breathing room on the scoreboard.
However, it wasn’t long before VFL-listed Riley Mason got himself involved, kicking two third-quarter goals to give the Pies a narrow one-point lead at the final break.


The final quarter was a tight content, with both teams going goal for goal. Hayes found his third, while Oscar Steene was able to kick two of his own after being swung forward by Otten.


West – who kickstarted the goals for the day earlier – kicked a massive 52-metre bomb to give the Pies’ a seven-point buffer, however Brisbane’s Darcy Fort

32

Darcy Fort

Age

32

Ht

204cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

CL

3.6

4star

HO

21.2

5star

D

7.6

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

CL

2.2

4star

HO

15.6

5star

quickly found his own goals, bringing it back to a one-point margin.


In a tight scramble in the Lions’ forward 50 in the dying seconds, a Brisbane behind saw the scores level. The home team were able to keep it within their arc on exit, with Lion Fergus McFadyen marking it inside-50 as the siren sounded across Brighton Homes Arena. McFadyen’s kick sailed through for a behind, giving the Pies their first VFL loss for 2025.


MATCH CENTRE: BRISBANE V COLLINGWOOD


The Numbers:


Will Hayes was influential forward, with three goals and 14 disposals to his name.


VFL-listed players Joshua Browne (28 disposals, four clearances) and Christian Algeri (23 disposals, seven tackles) were both impressive, while Tew Jiath shined with 22 disposals at 95% efficiency.


Collingwood will now turn their attention to Essendon in their traditional ANZAC-weekend clash on Saturday 26 April at ETU Stadium (7:10pm).


BRISBANE 4.2 7.4 10.8 16.11 (107)
COLLINGWOOD 5.1 8.6 10.9 16.10 (106)


GOALS
Brisbane: Fergus McFadyen (5), Ty Gallop (4), Will McLachlan (3), Darcy Craven (2), Jack Manly, Darcy Fort

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Darcy Fort

Age

32

Ht

204cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

CL

3.6

4star

HO

21.2

5star

D

7.6

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

CL

2.2

4star

HO

15.6

5star

Collingwood: Will Hayes (3), Charlie West (2), Oscar Steene (2), Riley Mason (2), Harry Mahoney, Harrison Kennedy, Liam Hude, Sam Glover, Joshua Browne, Ed Allan, Christian Algeri


BEST
Collingwood: Will Hayes, Christian Algeri, Joshua Browne, Ed Allan, Tom Wilson, Tew Jiath

Hayes shining light in Pies' first VFL loss

Brisbane has handed Collingwood their first VFL loss of 2025, with the Pies' losing by one-point after the siren.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[Ctracks]

Six goals apiece in the last. Entertaining stuff. Missing AFL list quality key defenders.
Surely the northern teams have some of these players in the VFL that are gettable.

 

[BillyElliott]

More Hayes. He's a little ripper

 

[Robroy22]

More Hayes. He's a little ripper

Yep, that was the goal of the day.

 

[Jen2310]

Yep, that was the goal of the day.

West's goal from 50 was pretty good too

 

[TradeDraft]

West's goal from 50 was pretty good too

Had 2 from about 50

Great to see West take a Strong Mark and Goes Bang and Slots it

 

[PIE TILL I DIE]

Really like the look of Westy and Lilttle Big Willy Hayes is a gem

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[BillyElliott]

 

[Pendles!]

Harry D is such a disappointing pick.

 

[JLC]

Harry D is such a disappointing pick.

Who was in charge of this year's draft - Hine or Leppa?

This year they finally nailed it with West and Hayes.

 

[TradeDraft]

Who was in charge of this year's draft - Hine or Leppa?

This year they finally nailed it with West and Hayes.

Hine