29’18” 3QT@Marvel Collingwood 5.1 6.3 9.5 (59): T.Membrey* 3; N.Daicos 2; L.Schultz, D.McStay, N.Long, O.Steene; GWS 2.5 4.6 5.10 (40): P.Gothard, J.Riccardi, M.Gruzewski, J.Stringer, Toby Greene
Nick Daicos (Collingwood, 40AF) and Toby Greene (GWS, 30) head the player stats for that quarter
Nick Daicos (Collingwood, 100AF) and Lachie Whitfield (GWS, 97) head the player stats to 3QT
Live ladder has Collingwood on 5th and GWS on 14tg
29’18” 3QT@Marvel
#CollingwoodFC 5.1 6.3 9.5 (59): T.Membrey* 3; N.Daicos 2; L.Schultz, D.McStay, N.Long, O.Steene;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.5 4.6 5.10 (40): P.Gothard, J.Riccardi, M.Gruzewski, J.Stringer, Toby Greene
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Why are Collingwood playing at Marvel
I’m sure Pies supporters are asking the same thing
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26’55” HT@MCG Collingwood 5.1 6.3 (39): T.Membrey* 3; L.Schultz, D.McStay, N.Long; GWS 2.5 4.6 (30): P. Gothard, J.Riccardi, M.Gruzewski, J.Stringer
Lachie (GWS) Whitfield (47AF) and Billy (Pies) Frampton (43) lead the stats for that quarter
Lachie (GWS) Whitfield (77AF) and Jordan (Pies) Daicos (64) top the player stats at half time.
Pies still fifth on the live ladder with GWS on 14th..
26’55” HT@MCG
#CollingwoodFC 5.1 6.3 (39): T.Membrey* 3; L.Schultz, D.McStay, N.Long;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.5 4.6 (30): P. Gothard, J.Riccardi, M.Gruzewski, J.Stringer
#AFL #Round3 #AFLPiesGiants #GoPies #BigBigSound
30’13”QT@MCG Collingwood 5.1 (31): T.Membrey 2’, 21’, 25’L.Schultz 3’; D.McStay 19’; GWS 2.5 (17): P. Gothard 5’; J.Riccardi 29’
Magpie Membrey tops the leaderboard with 46AF; Lachie Ash for GWS is second on 27
Pies are 5th on the live ladder; GWS are 14th
30’13” QT@MCG
#CollingwoodFC 5.1 (31): T.Membrey 2’, 21’, 25’; L.Schultz 3’; D.McStay 19’;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.5 (17): P. Gothard 5’; J.Riccardi 29’
#AFL #Round3 #AFLPiesGiants #GoPies #BigBigSound
Pies: $1.42 (10th, 1-0-1, 157 for, 159 against, 98.7%). Ins: Darcy Moore, Jeremy Howe, Oscar Steene; Outs: Will Parker, Edward Allan, Jack Buller (Omitted). GWS: $2.79 (14th, 1-0-2, 249 for, 307 against, 81.1%). Ins: James Leake, Oliver Hannaford; Outs: Jack Buckley (Injured), Harry Rowston (Omitted). Sportsbet books accurate at time of collation. Gamble responsibly
Collingwood will look to restart their season at Marvel Stadium when they host a GWS Giants side struggling to find consistency after back-to-back losses Recent Form: Collingwood (9th, 1W, 1L) enter this clash fresh from a bye. They suffered a 14-point loss to Adelaide in Round 1, where they lacked their trademark frantic energy despite a prolific individual effort from their midfield stars GWS Giants (13th, 1W, 2L) fell short by just 4 points against St Kilda last week. While they dominated territory and inside 50s in the second half, their inaccuracy in front of goal proved costly Key Players: Collingwood’s Nick Daicos was exceptional in Round 1, finishing with 33 disposals, 2 goals, and 10 inside 50s GWS defender Lachie Ash has been prolific to start 2026, recording a game-high 39 disposals and 9 score involvements against the Saints
Head-to-Head: The Giants have won the last two regular-season encounters by 52 and 32 points. However, the most consequential recent meeting was the 2023 Preliminary Final, which Collingwood won by a single point Collingwood’s reliance on the Daicos brothers will be tested by a Giants midfield that is winning the possession count but failing to capitalise on the scoreboard TIP: Collingwood by 12+
Pies: $1.42 (10th, 1-0-1, 157 for, 159 against, 98.7%). GWS: $2.79 (14th, 1-0-2, 249 for, 307 against, 81.1%).
⚫️ ⚪️ 🥧 ⚫️ GAME DAY 🟠 📣 ⚪️ 🟤
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29’55”3QT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 1.3 3.6 5.13 (43): J.Hogan, H.Rowston, R.Angwyn, M.Gruzewski, P.Gothard;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 5.4 8.8 10.10 (70): J.Higgins, A.Tauru 2; Brad Hill,* M.Philipou, D.Wilson, M.Owens, M.Hall, L.Ryan
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28’31”HT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 1.3 3.6 (24): J.Hogan, H.Rowston, R.Angwyn;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 5.4 8.8 (56): J.Higgins 2; Brad Hill,* M.Philipou, A.Tauru, D.Wilson, M.Owens, M.Hall
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLGiantsSaints #BigBigSound #SaintsFooty
31’25”QT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 1.3 (9): J.Hogan 5’;
@stkildafc.bsky.social 5.4 (34): Brad Hill 8’, M.Philipou 17’; J.Higgins 18’, 20’; A.Tauru 27’
#AFL #AFLRound2 #AFLGiantsSaints #BigBigSound #SaintsFooty
Start delayed by storms in the area
GWS: $1.56 (10th, 1-0-1, 175 for, 229 against). No line-up changes Saints: $2.44 (14th, 0-0-2, 173 for, 198 against). Ins: Rowan Marshall, Liam Stocker; Outs: Jack Macrae (injured), Isaac Keeler (Omitted)
GWS will be desperate to bounce back at home when they host a winless St Kilda at ENGIE Stadium Recent Form: GWS (10th, 1W, 1L) is coming off a humiliating 81-point loss to the Western Bulldogs. They struggled to compete at the source, winning only 31 clearances compared to the Dogs' 42 St Kilda Saints (14th, 0W, 2L) are winless after a 13-point defeat to Melbourne. Their defence has been under siege, conceding an average of 99 points per match so far this season Key Players: Giants defender Lachie Ash was a shining light in the loss, finishing with a round-high 13 marks and 31 disposals (93% efficiency) Saints forward Max Hall provided a spark in Round 1, booting a career-high 4 goals from 24 disposals as the primary target in attack
Head-to-Head: The Giants have won the last four encounters, including a tight 11-point win in Round 24, 2025. GWS also secured a convincing 28-point victory in Gather Round last season. GWS usually find another gear at their home fortress, and St Kilda will need to find a way to improve their defensive structure and avoid a disastrous 0–3 start TIP: GWS by 17+
GWS (10th, 1-0-1, 175 for, 229 against, 76.4%); Saints (14th, 0-0-2, 173 for, 198 against, 87.4%).
🟠 🟤 📣 🟠 GAME DAY ⚫️ 😇 ⚪️ 🔴
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30’29” HT@Marvel
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 5.1 11.1 (67): M.Bontempelli 3; Sam Darcy,* S.Davidson, A.Naughton 2; O.Baker, C.Hynes;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.3 4.5 (29): F.Callaghan 2; X.O’Halloran, J.Riccardi
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33’25” QT@Marvel
@westernbulldogs.bsky.social 5.1 (31): Sam Darcy 4’; M.Bontempelli 5’, 24’; O.Baker 22’; C.Hynes 26’;
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 2.3 (15): X.O’Halloran 9’; J.Riccardi 11:11;
#AFL #AFLRound1 #AFLDogsGiants #MightyWest #BigBigSound
Two of the league's most impressive Opening Round winners meet at Marvel Stadium in a high-stakes clash that could determine the early pace of the top four Western Bulldogs (5th, 1W, 0L) produced a masterclass in resilience during Round 0, kicking seven goals in the final term to snatch a 5-point victory from the Lions after trailing by 26 The Giants (3rd, 1W, 0L) were clinical in their 27-point season-opening win over the Hawks, proving their depth by maintaining a firm midfield structure despite missing several key starters
Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards reached a 150-game milestone in career-best form, recording 30 disposals, 2 goals, and a league-leading 16 score involvements against Brisbane GWS forward Jake Stringer signaled a triumphant return to form against the Hawks, booting 5 goals and taking 5 marks inside 50 to anchor the Giants' offensive charge The Bulldogs hold a formidable psychological advantage over GWS, maintaining a current 4-game winning streak. Their most recent regular-season encounter in 2025 resulted in a massive 88-point victory for the Dogs While Clayton Oliver provided immediate contested-ball dominance in his Giants debut, the Bulldogs' midfield depth and late-game explosiveness make them difficult to contain under the roof TIP: Western Bulldogs by 15+
GWS is on 3rd (122 for, 95 against) with 128.4% while Footscray is on 6th (111 for, 106 against). Each has played with 1-0-0 record.
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8 first teamers out for Opening Round. No worries. A GIANT start to the season GWS #BigBigSound
30’27” HT@Giants’ GWS 8.3 13.4 (82): J.Hogan, J.Stringer, J.Riccardi* 3; M.Gruzewski 2; C.Brown, S.Coniglio; Hawthorn 5.2 7.5 (47): J.Gunston 2; J.Ginnivan, L.Meek, N.Watson, S.Butler, M.Chol
Second quarter player stats headed by Giant Joe Fonti (39AF) and eight other of his team mates before Jack Ginnivan (24AF).. only Conor Macdonald (23AF), Blake Hardwick (22AF), and Josh Battle (21AF) appear on this list of top-rated players from Hawthorn.
First half player stats headed by Giant Jake Riccardi (71AF) and Hawk Lloyd Meek (52AF). Only three other Hawks (Ginnivan 48AF, Scrimshaw 46AF, and Macdonald 44AF) appear in this list of top-rated players.
30’27” HT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 8.3 13.4 (82): J.Hogan, J.Stringer, J.Riccardi* 3; M.Gruzewski 2; C.Brown, S.Coniglio;
@HawthornFC 5.2 7.5 (47): J.Gunston 2; J.Ginnivan, L.Meek, N.Watson, S.Butler, M.Chol
#AFL #AFLRound0 #AFLOpeningRound #AFLGiantsHawks #BigBigSound #AlwaysHawthorn
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29’44” 3QT@Marrickville Sydney 5.3 7.5 10.10 (70): C.Curnow 2; E.Gulden,* J.Jordan, L.McDonald, A.Sheldrick, J.Amartey, B.Grundy, I.Heeney, C.Cleary; GWS 1.3 5.5 6.7 (43): J.Stringer 3; J.Hogan 2; C.Oliver
Third quarter player stats headed by Swan J.Rowbottom (34AF) and Giant C.Idun (27AF)
Player stats to 3QT headed by Swan AngusSheldrick (91AF) and Giant Toby Greene (77AF, tied with Brodie Grundy)
29’44” 3QT@Marrickville
#sydneyswans 5.3 7.5 10.10 (70): C.Curnow 2; E.Gulden,* J.Jordan, L.McDonald, A.Sheldrick, J.Amartey, B.Grundy, I.Heeney, C.Cleary;
#GWSGiants 1.3 5.5 6.7 (43): J.Stringer 3; J.Hogan 2; C.Oliver
#AFL #AFLSwansGiants #AAMICommSeries #Bloods #BigBigSound
34’43”HT@Marrickville Sydney 5.3 7.5 (47): E.Gulden,* C.Curnow, J.Jordan, L.McDonald, A.Sheldrick, J.Amartey, B.Grundy; GWS 1.3 5.5 (35): J.Stringer 3; J.Hogan 2
Second quarter player stats headed by Swan Angus Sheldrick (44AF) and Giant Harry Rowston (29AF)
First quarter player stats headed by Swan Angus Sheldrick (40AF) and Giant Harry Himmelberg (36AF)
First half player stats headed by Swan Angus Sheldrick (84AF) and Giant Toby Greene (61AF)
34’43”HT@Marrickville
#sydneyswans 5.3 7.5 (47): E.Gulden,* C.Curnow, J.Jordan, L.McDonald, A.Sheldrick, J.Amartey, B.Grundy,
#GWSGiants 1.3 5.5 (35): J.Stringer 3; J.Hogan 2;
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30’19”QT@Marrickville
#sydneyswans 5.3 (33): E.Gulden 6’; C.Curnow 8’; J.Jordan 24’; L.McDonald 27’; A.Sheldrick 29’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 1.2 (8): J.Stringer 16’
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35’17” HT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 3.2 6.5 (41): F.Callaghan, J.Riccardi, T.Bedford, K.Briggs, J.Hogan, Darcy Jones;
#HawthornFC 7.2 11.3 (69): C.Macdonald, J.Gunston 3; J.Newcombe,* N.Watson, K.Amon, C.Dear, J.Ginnivan
#AFL #AFLFinals #AFLEF1 #AFLGiantsHawks #BigBigSound #AlwaysHawthorn
37’51” QT@Giants’
@gwsgiants.bsky.social 3.2 (20): F.Callaghan 25’; J.Riccardi 29’; T.Bedford 37’;
#HawthornFC 7.2 (44): J.Newcombe 14’; C.Macdonald 15’, 33’; N.Watson 17’; K.Amon 19’; C.Dear 27’; J.Gunston 31’;
#AFL #AFLFinals #AFLEF1 #AFLGiantsHawks #BigBigSound #AlwaysHawthorn
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T-1’27”@Giants’
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