Overview
- Collingwood extended their winning streak over Adelaide to 10 games, dating back to 2018, with a hard-fought 10-point win.
- The victory moved the Magpies to an 8-2 record, placing them at the top of the AFL ladder as the midseason competition intensifies.
- Two controversial third-quarter free kicks proved pivotal, sparking debate about their influence on the match's outcome.
- Key contributions from Jamie Elliott, Jeremy Howe, Scott Pendlebury, and the Daicos brothers helped secure the win in challenging rainy conditions.
- A crowd of 67,697 set a record for the largest home-and-away attendance between the two clubs, underscoring the rivalry's significance.