Collingwood Dominates Richmond in Pre-Season Clash with Late Injury Scare for Tigers’ Jack Graham

Collingwood displayed their strength in a commanding 30-point victory over Richmond in their final pre-season match, marred by a potential quad injury to Tiger’s midfielder Jack Graham in the dying seconds of the game. This intense clash saw a late 60-meter goal by Billy Frampton and a brief scuffle on the final siren.

The Tigers began aggressively, but poor goal conversion allowed the reigning premiers to claw back, with stars like Jordan De Goey, Patrick Lipinski, and Will Hoskin-Elliott shining for the Magpies. Nick and Josh Daicos also delivered standout performances with their contributions on the field.

Despite Dion Prestia’s early goal for Richmond and missed opportunities, Collingwood’s resilience led them to victory with a final score of 10.16 (76) to 5.16 (46).

In a significant development, Jack Graham’s late-game exit due to a suspected quad injury added a somber note for the Tigers, just 11 days before their season opener against Gold Coast.

Notable standouts included Ash Johnson, who aimed to fill the void left by Dan McStay, and Josh Gibcus, who impressed in defense for Richmond. The game also highlighted the strong performance of Sam Naismith in the absence of injured players like Toby Nankervis and Tom Lynch.

As the Magpies showcased their depth and selection choices, players like Lachie Schultz, Finlay Macrae, and Reef McInnes vied for key positions. The injury woes continued with Nathan Kreuger’s hamstring setback and Mason Cox’s reshuffle to cover key positions.

With Jordan De Goey’s stellar performance and potential game-changer status this season, Collingwood looks to maintain their dominance, while Richmond faces challenges with injuries to key players like Lynch and Nankervis.