RECAP: Waalitij Marawar (West Coast) Eagles face Collingwood as Scott Pendlebury breaks games record
West Coast will take on not just Collingwood at the MCG but also 90,000 Collingwood fans as Scott Pendlebury becomes the games record holder. Can the Eagles steal the show? Follow the action in our live blog.
AFL: West Coast nearly stole the show in one of their best performances of the decade.
However, the Pies tasted sweet relief as champion Scott Pendlebury claimed a victory on his milestone day.
Recap all the action from our blog below.
Key events
Just now - 06:14 PM
ANALYSIS
1 hour ago - 05:22 PM
THREE-WORD ANALYSIS
1 hour ago - 05:17 PM
FT: Collingwood 92, West Coast 82
1 hour ago - 05:13 PM
Crowd
1 hour ago - 04:37 PM
3QT: Collingwood 72, West Coast 61
2 hours ago - 03:48 PM
BIG OUT!
2 hours ago - 03:42 PM
HT: Collingwood 45, West Coast 35
3 hours ago - 03:05 PM
QT: Collingwood 18, West Coast 20
Gifts
West Coast have revealed the tapping sticks they will gift the Pies for the ceremonial exchange as part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round pre-game.
Upset alert!
North Melbourne have just come from more than 40 points behind against the Suns to win with a goal after the siren at Marvel Stadium.
A good sign for the underdogs today?
Brave fans
A few West Coast fans are making sure there is some blue and gold around the ‘G today with some support for Harley Reid.
Low-key prep for Pendles
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has revealed how he spent his morning preparing to become the AFL games record holder in front of more than 90,000 fans at the MCG.
No changes
Both teams enter the clash as they were named on Thursday with no late changes.
But what happens if Pendlebury injures himself in the warm-up?
Going wild
The Pies fans are up and about every time they see their star man.
Welcome!
It’s been talked about all year. Collingwood have gone all out for it. It’s Harley Reid’s 50th AFL game!
And a guy called Scott Pendlebury is breaking the AFL games record.
But in all seriousness, Collingwood fans have shown up for their champion in what will be an emotional day for the club.
The Eagles have a big hill to climb against the Pies but if they steal victory, it will be one of the biggest upsets of all time.
Sit back and enjoy the show!
