Magpies march to five straight with triumph over Blues
Collingwood defeated Carlton in a round 19 AFL match with a score of 90 to 69. The game was marked by intense physical pressure and a significant injury to Carlton's Harry McKay.
Why it matters
The result is critical for the finals race in the AFL Premiership, impacting the standings of both clubs.
Collingwood have dealt a major blow to Carlton's wildcard hopes
--> Tim Membrey celebrates a goal in Collingwood's match against Carlton in round 19, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos RETRO guernseys, a count-up clock, a braying crowd, and a frosty evening at the MCG. It was a throwback in all the right ways.
It didn't matter that it was ninth v 12th, Collingwood v Carlton on Saturday night delivered in spades.
And the 14.6 (90) to 10.9 (69) result, the Pies' way, keeps the side well and truly in the finals race.
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