Collingwood will be buoyed by the return of key forward Dan McStay, who featured in the VFL on Saturday.
McStay tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) seven and a half months ago and has made a miraculous recovery.
The former Lion played limited minutes but looked strong in the contest and is a shot to be recalled by Craig McRae.
Geelong’s winning form will dictate selection but the performances of some well-known faces will give Chris Scott something to think about.
See who performed well in Round 16 of the VFL.
BYE: Brisbane, GWS and Port Melbourne
Sydney (79) def. by North Melbourne (84)
A late goal from Cooper Harvey saw North Melbourne steal victory with only seconds remaining.
On the day, Harvey slotted two goals as he was active in the forward line. He was joined by Zane Duursma, who kicked three of his own, while Tyler Sellers and Robert Hansen Jnr also joined the party.
Veteran midfielder Hugh Greenwood was huge in the coalface, laying 12 tackles and recording six clearances from his 21 touches.
Zac Fisher was a surprise inclusion but is in line for a senior recall after amassing 27 possessions and five marks.
As for the Swans, Sam Reid managed to hit the scoreboard with a pair of goals while Joel Hamling and Peter Ladhams registered singles.
Aaron Francis was arguably best afield, dominating the air in defence and being Sydney’s highest-possession getter.
The dropped Sam Wicks struggled at the level, gathering a measly 12 disposals.
Southport Sharks (107) def. Box Hill Hawks (54)
The Sharks’ emphatic performance was led by midfield trio Jacob Dawson, Boyd Woodcock and ruckman Brayden Crossley.
They combined for 79 disposals, 16 clearances and 25 marks, winning the ball at the coalface.
Hugh Dixon led the charge up forward with three goals and was followed by pairs from Matt Shannon, Jacob Heron and Jay Lockhart.
Saturday was a disappointing effort from Box Hill but multiple AFL-listed players rose to the occasion.
Jai Serong (19 touches and six marks) looked good as he makes a bid for a senior return, Finn Maginness (27 disposals and four tackles) and Henry Hustwaite (23 possessions and eight clearances) were also strong in the midfield.
Finn’s younger brother, Ned, made his Box Hill debut for the Hawks.
Zac Fisher was a surprise inclusion but is in line for a senior recall after amassing 27 possessions and five marks.
As for the Swans, Sam Reid managed to hit the scoreboard with a pair of goals while Joel Hamling and Peter Ladhams registered singles.
Aaron Francis was arguably best afield, dominating the air in defence and being Sydney’s highest-possession getter.
The dropped Sam Wicks struggled at the level, gathering a measly 12 disposals.
Southport Sharks (107) def. Box Hill Hawks (54)
The Sharks’ emphatic performance was led by midfield trio Jacob Dawson, Boyd Woodcock and ruckman Brayden Crossley.
They combined for 79 disposals, 16 clearances and 25 marks, winning the ball at the coalface.
Hugh Dixon led the charge up forward with three goals and was followed by pairs from Matt Shannon, Jacob Heron and Jay Lockhart.
Saturday was a disappointing effort from Box Hill but multiple AFL-listed players rose to the occasion.
Jai Serong (19 touches and six marks) looked good as he makes a bid for a senior return, Finn Maginness (27 disposals and four tackles) and Henry Hustwaite (23 possessions and eight clearances) were also strong in the midfield.
Finn’s younger brother, Ned, made his Box Hill debut for the Hawks.
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