Collingwood vs Brisbane

Who would have thought that a Collingwood and Brisbane Lions game in round 17 of the 2023 season would be one of the most enthralling games so far? The thrilling match between the two sides on Friday night had everything you could possibly want from a sporting contest – skill, passion, intensity, and even a touch of controversy!
Collingwood started the match as favourites and looked to have the game in hand when they led by 15 points at the half-time break. But Brisbane, inspired by the brilliance of young gun Jack Payne, fought back with a vengeance in the second half and looked likely to pull off a famous victory when they hit the front with just minutes to go. However, a late goal to Collingwood’s Jamie Elliot sealed a pulsating 2-point win for the Magpies and broke the hearts of the Lions faithful.
The match was a classic and will live long in the memory of those who were lucky enough to witness it. It was also a game that had a bit of everything – from stunning goals to crunching tackles, and even a touch of controversy when Brisbane’s Callum Ah Chee was red-carded for a high hit on Collingwood’s Jack Crisp.
In the end, it was Collingwood who emerged victorious, but Brisbane can take great heart from their performance. They showed that they are a team on the rise and one that will be challenging for honours in the years to come. As for Collingwood, they will be delighted to have secured a hard-fought win, but they will know that they will need to improve if they are to be serious premiership contenders this season.
The match was also a special night for Collingwood’s Jack Crisp, who played his 200th game for the club. Crisp has been a loyal servant to the Magpies and is one of the most popular players among the Collingwood faithful. He was clearly emotional after the game and spoke about how much the club means to him.
“It’s an honour to play for this club,” Crisp said. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have played 200 games for Collingwood. It’s a dream come true.”
Crisp’s performance on Friday night was a fitting tribute to his career. He was typically reliable in defence and also provided some attacking spark with a few well-timed runs forward. He is a true Collingwood champion and a player who is admired by everyone in the AFL community.
The Collingwood vs Brisbane match was a game that had it all. It was a match that will live long in the memory of those who were lucky enough to witness it. It was also a match that showed that both Collingwood and Brisbane are teams on the rise and ones that will be challenging for honours in the years to come.
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