Magpies sing sweets victory song Collingwood claws back win against saints

In a dramatic and hard-fought contest at the MCG, Collingwood once again proved why they are never to be counted out, clawing their way back from a significant deficit to snatch a thrilling victory over St Kilda. The Magpies emerged triumphant, 89–84, in a match that will be remembered for its momentum swings, physical intensity, and a stunning final-quarter surge.

St Kilda controlled the early stages of the match, displaying slick ball movement and pressure around the contest. By halftime, the Saints had built a 22-point lead, with Dan Butler and Max King combining for five first-half goals. Their midfield, led by Jack Steele and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, dominated clearances and kept Collingwood’s usually potent attacking game at bay.

But as they’ve done so many times before, the Magpies refused to yield.

Collingwood stormed back into contention in the third quarter, with Nick Daicos leading the charge. The young superstar collected 12 disposals in the term and kicked a crucial goal that ignited the black and white faithful. Jordan De Goey also imposed himself on the contest, crashing through stoppages and giving the Pies the physical edge they needed.

By the final siren, the Magpies had overturned the Saints’ lead with five goals in the final quarter. Jamie Elliott, quiet for most of the match, delivered when it mattered most, kicking the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes remaining. Collingwood’s defensive unit, marshalled by Darcy Moore and Isaac Quaynor, held firm in the dying moments to secure the win.

Coach Craig McRae praised his team’s resilience.

“We didn’t play our best footy early, but this group just finds a way. It’s in their DNA to fight it out right until the end,” McRae said post-game. “The Saints pushed us all the way, and credit to them — but I’m proud of how our boys dug deep.”

The win keeps Collingwood firmly in the top four, while St Kilda, despite the loss, showed signs of growth and will take confidence from their performance against one of the competition’s most seasoned sides.

As the famous Collingwood club song echoed through the MCG stands, fans left the ground with renewed belief — their team might just be building toward something special again in 2025.

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