Collingwood have picked up their second win of the season after just edging Hawthorn in the final game of Gather Round at the Adelaide Oval.
The Magpies got off to a hot start thanks to Lachie Schultz and continued that domination in the second term to take a 38-point lead into half-time.
The Hawks came storming back in the third though and gave the Pies an almighty scare late to go down by just five points. The final score was 11.11 (77) to 11.6 (72).
The Magpies were led by their big guns on ball in Jordan De Goey, Tom Mitchell and Nick Daicos while Jeremy Howe, John Noble and Billy Frampton were strong in defence.
For the Hawks, Jai Newcombe was immense and Blake Hardwick was brilliant up forward after flipping from defence in the second half.
Collingwood next have a bye before facing Port Adelaide at the MCG where they’ll hope to even things up at 3-3. The improved Hawks next go in search of their first win of the campaign when they fly to the Gold Coast to face the Suns next Saturday night
Our player ratings:
Collingwood
Jordan De Goey: A+
Was easily best on when the game was there to be won. Finished with a goal, 31 disposals and six clearances. Was back to his best out the front of stoppages.
Tom Mitchell: A
Was in an under all night against his old team ending with 30 disposals and 10 tackles.
Nick Daicos: A
Was tagged early by Finn Maginness but was let off the chain in the second half where he kicked a goal and racked up 16 disposals.
Billy Frampton: A
Has been brilliant since his return to the side and again was a brick wall whenever the Hawks went in his direction. Collingwood’s best tall defender currently.
Jack Crisp: B+
Lachie Schultz: B+
Started hot with two goals and put good forward pressure on all game. His best appearance In black and white.
Josh Daicos: B+
Racked up a lot of footy on the wing and usually used it well when he got it.
John Noble: B+
Another strong performance in his second game back. Gives Collingwood a new look out of defence with his run and dash.
Jamie Elliott: B
Started well but faded as the game went on a bit.
Jeremy Howe: B
Darcy Cameron: B
Battled well and enjoyed a fairly even ruck battle with Lloyd Meek.
Brody Mihocek: B
Isaac Quaynor: B
Enjoyed matching up on times on his best friend Ginnivan and was big in some important moments.
Will Hoskin-Elliott: B-
Patrick Lipinski: C+
Darcy Moore: C+
Did well to nullify Chol but didn’t impact offensively.
Brayden Maynard: C_
Beau McCreery: C
Bobby Hill: C-
Had a few chances that he’d usually take inside 50 and was quiet otherwise.
Mason Cox: C-
Reef McInnes: C-
Scott Pendlebury: N/A
Subbed off at half-time for Steele Sidebottom after coming off second best with a knee to the back in a marking contest. Kicked a goal to go with six touches.
Steele Sidebottom: N/A
Came on for Pendlebury at half-time and did a few nice things.
Hawthorn
Jai Newcombe: A+
Lifted when his side needed him in the second half and was a bull at the contest. Finished on 26 disposals and 10 clearances.
Blake Hardwick: A+
Started in defence but was shifted forward after half-time where he kicked four goals and looked dangerous whenever he went near it.
Dylan Moore: A
Kicked a couple of huge goals late to give his side a chance and was a dangerous small all night inside 50.
Jack Scrimshaw: A
Lifted late and took a heap of important intercept grabs. Finished with 22 disposals and nine marks.
Karl Amon: B+
Picked up plenty of footy on the outside and used it well.
Lloyd Meek: B+
Was solid all night in a quality ruck battle against Cameron.
Jarman Impey: B+
Gave the Hawks plenty of run and dash from half back and even took some nice intercept marks.
James Sicily: B+
Jack Ginnivan: B
Kicked a couple of goals and was up for it against his old teammates.
Conor Nash: B
James Worpel: B
Was solid on-ball all night but came down somewhat from his awesome start to the season.
Finn Maginness: B-
Started off tagging Daicos which he did reasonably well and was otherwise solid in the second half without a direct opponent.
Cam Mackenzie: B-
Josh Ward: C+
Sam Frost: C
Josh Weddle: C
Max Ramsden: C
Showed some nice signs and kicked a goal but didn’t get much of the ball.
Massimo D’Ambrosio: C-
Seamus Mitchell: C-
Mabior Chol: D
Didn't kick a goal and was way down after a strong game last Monday.
Connor Macdonald: D
Had a massive chance to take the lead late but missed.
Sam Butler: D
Was subbed out for Hustwaite with just three touches to his name.
Henry Hustwaite: N/A
Came on late and played some inside mid minutes.
