Pies' late surge leaves brave Roos heartbroken
Collingwood defeated North Melbourne by four points in a closely contested AFL match at Marvel Stadium. The Magpies secured the win with late goals from Tim Membrey and strong defensive efforts from their leadership group.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of the 2026 AFL Premiership season and the resilience of both teams in high-pressure environments.
Collingwood has kicked the last two goals of the game to defeat North Melbourne by four points
--> Tim Membrey celebrates a goal during round 18, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos THE BEST rise when it matters.
With the game on the line, Collingwood’s stars lifted to hold off a courageous North Melbourne to win by four points in a Friday night thriller.
In front of a packed crowd at Marvel Stadium, Collingwood, after leading for the majority of the game, rose to another level when the game was in contention in the dying moments.
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Leaders Nick Daicos, Jack Crisp, Josh Daicos and Steele Sidebottom were all involved in pivotal times the final term, carrying their side on their backs to win 13.11 (89) to 12.13 (85) in front of a near-capacity crowd of 48,369.
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