Follow AFL finals week 3 preliminary final scores, results, odds, squads and start time from the MCG in Melbourne

5.49pm

5.47pm

QT: Brisbane 4.2 (27) to Collingwood 1.1 (7)

This is a nightmare scenario for Collingwood.

Scott Pendlebury has been subbed out with a calf injury.

The eyewear of Mason Cox of the Magpies is knocked off his head by Dayne Zorko.Credit: Getty Images

The Lions have bolted ahead to a lead and are repeatedly getting the ball forward.

“The Pies have lost their structure,” Fox Footy’s Alastair Lynch said just before the quarter-time siren.

Ty Gallop almost booted his second goal of the term but couldn’t make contact, with the ball landing on the goal line.

5.42pm

The long and the short of it…

We couldn’t resist this beauty from when Mason Cox clashed with Dayne Zorko after kicking the first goal of the match…

Dayne Zorko goes straight after the Pies’ biggest big man.Credit: Getty Images

5.40pm

The Lions are flying

The Lions are flying away from the Magpies and the Lions chants have broken out at the MCG as nervous Magpies fans clam up.

Lions forward Ty Gallop just snapped a cracking goal.

Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies is seen.Credit: Getty Images

Last time he was in Melbourne, his hotel room was broken into but now he’s on the front foot and booting goals.

The Magpies desperately need quarter time.

Lions 26, Pies 7 with four mins to go in Q1.

5.37pm

Did Pendlebury carry his injury in?

Fascinating Tweet from respected sports doctor Dr Peter Larkins, who spotted Collingwood’s medical staff and Scott Pendlebury in close discussions pre-game.

Fast-forward 15 minutes, and he was subbed out.

This is a FASCINATING moment, given Bobby Hill is in the stands watching on…

Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies takes his place on the bench.Credit: AFL Photos

5.34pm

Official confirmation – it is a calf for Pendles

We have official confirmation – Scott Pendlebury has been subbed out of the game with calf tightness. This is a massive blow for the Magpies, who have lost one of their on-field spiritual leaders for not only this game but possibly next week should they win through to the grand final.

5.34pm

Bailey adds to the lead

Zac Bailey has come up with another big play for the Lions winning a holding the ball decision and then booting another goal.

The Lions are on top and they are getting into the Magpies players too, following from Cox’s remonstrations earlier.

Lions 14, Pies 7 with nine mins to go in Q1.

Jaspa Fletcher of the Lions kicks the ball.Credit: Getty Images

5.28pm

Dunkley on the board for the Lions

To make matters worse, now Josh Dunkley has booted a goal for the Lions and they are in the lead.

The reigning premiers’ chances of winning suddenly look much better, despite already being without their superstar in the injured Lachie Neale.

Lions 8, Pies 7 with 12 mins to go in Q1.

Harris Andrews of the Lions is tackled by Brody Mihocek.Credit: Getty Images

5.25pm

Pendlebury subbed out already

This is massive breaking news: Scott Pendlebury is out of the game with a calf injury.

He headed down the race around the time when Mason Cox was lining up for goal, only to return moments later to sit in the back row of the bench. His look said it all.

Roan Steele has been subbed in.

5.25pm

Cox kicks the opener, fights Zorko

It’s the showdown that could never happen in any respectable boxing association – the enormous Mason Cox grappling Dayne Zorko after Cox kicked the opening goal.

Zorko is 165cm and Cox is 211cm, possibly 213cm on some websites.

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