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The Magpies have come out firing and are outdoing the Power in the middle then pumping the ball forward.
Once again the ball has gone to ground and Jamie Elliott has come up with the footy and snapped a goal.
Magpies lead 12-0 with 17 mins left in Q1.
Collingwood is in their black and white stripes with white shorts while the Power are in their black home strip and black shorts.
Brody Mihocek has pulled in a tough contested mark close to goal and kicked it to give Collingwood the opening goal.
Magpies lead 6-0 with 18 mins left in Q1.
Maybe I’m too cynical but can’t help noticing that Port’s arch-rivals Adelaide Crows have dropped some major re-signing news tonight, just minutes from the Power being on Friday night footy.
The Crows have re-signed first-year star Riley Thilthorpe to a three-year extension that keeps him with Adelaide until, at least, the end of 2025.
Riley Thilthorpe.Credit:Getty Images
Thilthorpe was contracted for next year but the Crows have made sure he is locked in as they continue to build their next premiership contending side.
“I’ve really enjoyed my first season in the AFL system and being given the opportunity to play for the club I grew up barracking for,” Thilthorpe said in a press release.
“It’s been great to work closely with all of my coaches but also the experience of someone like Taylor Walker in the forward line helping my development.
“I’m excited about the future of the club and am happy to know I’ll be here for the next four years which will allow me to continue to focus on my footy.”
Port Adelaide start Travis Boak plays his 300th game tonight and equals the club record for games with Kane Cornes.
No late changes for either side tonight.
The medical subs are Sam Mayes (Collingwood) and Mason Cox (Collingwood).
It’s interesting Collingwood has a big man as the medical sub instead of someone who is more of a utility.
Port Adelaide is the only side in the competition to boast a 100-win percentage against teams outside the top-eight this year – winning all 10 matches. Collingwood has recorded one win and seven losses against top-eight teams. Charlie Dixon has finished goalless in just one match against bottom-10 teams – averaging 1.9 goals and
1.2 score assists.
G’day everyone and welcome to tonight’s AFL live blog. I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be tapping the keyboard for the clash between Collingwood and Port Adelaide along with a big helping of the post-game reactions.
Please feel free to leave a comment on the blog and please enjoy the evening to come.
PS Don’t forget first bounce is early tonight due to the Olympics. The game starts at 7.10pm AEST.