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VFL match report: Youngsters impress as GIANTS pip the Pies
A seesawing affair at the KGM Centre sees Collingwood go down to the GIANTS by 16 points.
Strong Melbourne winds caused a seesawing affair at the KGM Centre for Collingwood’s first VFL clash of 2026, with the Pies going down to the GIANTS by 16 points on Friday afternoon.
It was 2025 draftee Angus Anderson who opened Collingwood’s account for their 2026 VFL season, kicking a classy goal on the run following a link up with Will Hayes and Charlie West.
While the GIANTS quickly answered with two back-to-back goals, the strong breeze in the favour to the Pies saw a quick succession of goals from West, Zac McCarthy, Lachie Sullivan, Jack Buller and Noah Howes saw the Pies secure a 32-point lead at the first break.
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Collingwood Players: Youngsters Impress as GIANTS Pip the Pies in VFL
collingwood players pushed through a seesawing contest but fell to the GIANTS by 16 points at the KGM Centre on Friday afternoon ET, with strong winds and late momentum swings deciding the result. Young draftees and recent recruits underlined their readiness with prominent individual displays while the team surrendered a lead late in the final term. The loss leaves the VFL side with clear positives to assess as staff evaluate AFL-readiness.
Ed Allan was the clear midfield engine, finishing with a team-high 29 disposals, eight inside 50s and seven tackles. Angus Anderson, the club’s 2025 draftee and pick 57, opened Collingwood’s 2026 VFL account with a classy running goal and finished with 20 disposals and six score involvements. Harvey Harrison marked an emotional return by slotting his first VFL goal in 728 days after returning from an ACL injury.
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