Collingwood Crushes Brisbane in Dominant Gabba Statement
What a performance from the Magpies at the Gabba last night! Collingwood absolutely dismantled the reigning premiers, Brisbane Lions, in a one-sided clash that ended with a whopping 52-point margin—105 to 53. It was a true statement game from a team that looks more than ready to contend again in 2025.
Let’s talk about the man of the moment: Nick Daicos. The way he controlled the midfield was something else. You could feel his presence in every contest. He racked up 38 disposals, eight clearances, two goal assists, and even slotted one through the big sticks himself. It honestly felt like the footy was drawn to him—he was everywhere. Brisbane simply couldn’t handle him.
From the get-go, Collingwood applied the pressure. Brisbane, usually a second-half team, had no room to breathe. Their comebacks—something they’ve relied on all season—never looked like sparking. The Lions’ slow starts finally caught up with them, and this time there was no escape route. Collingwood didn’t just come to play—they came to dominate.
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Former Lion Dan McStay made his presence known too, booting three goals and causing all sorts of problems up front. And it was a family affair for the Daicos brothers, with Josh joining the onslaught. By the final quarter, it was party time for the Magpies, with players like Bobby Hill, Brody Mihocek, Beau McCreery, and Ned Long all getting on the scoreboard.
Meanwhile, Brisbane looked flat. Their inside-50 count was well below average—just 37 entries compared to Collingwood’s 51. Every time they looked like they might push forward, someone overplayed it. Zorko, Bailey, Cameron—all guilty of trying to do too much when simplicity might’ve helped. Fagan’s frustration showed. He even had to tell Zorko to "calm down" after a costly 50-metre penalty in the third term. It wasn’t a good look.
But Fagan isn’t hitting the panic button just yet. He admitted they were out-enthused and out-hunted, calling it a “shocker” but not a crisis. And fair enough—this is a team coming off a 10-game winning streak. Every team has a bad night. But they’ll need to bounce back quickly with St Kilda looming next week.
Another massive storyline? Jack Crisp is now on the verge of equaling Jim Stynes’ legendary record of 244 consecutive AFL games. He’ll reach the milestone in next week’s Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon—a game already hyped as one of the season’s best.
And what about Darcy Moore? After a nasty gash to the ear, he was subbed out—but he says he’s fine and ready to go for Anzac Day. That’s a relief for Pies fans, because their skipper has been vital during their current five-game winning streak, which now puts them on top of the ladder.
In the end, this wasn’t just a win. It was a warning. Collingwood looks locked in, and if they keep playing like this, they’re going to be hard to stop in September. Brisbane? They’ve got some thinking to do. Last night was a wake-up call. Let’s see how they respond.
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