Match Report

Collingwood has gone down to North Melbourne by 45 points.

By afl.com.au, collingwoodfc.com.au

NORTH Melbourne once again proved they are the best team in the competition as they outplayed Collingwood by 45 points at Arden Street on Sunday.

With Narrm, Sydney and Hawthorn joint top of the ladder with four wins from four, the Roos sent a reminder that they are the team to beat with a 8.10 (58) to 2.1 (13) win over the Pies to join them on 16 points.

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It is North’s 16th consecutive win, extending the competition record.

The two sides started hot – with North scoring their first major late in the first term despite 12 inside-50s to Collingwood’s five – however the Pies’ defenders were able to match with the imposing forwards.

Defender Tarni White had a standout performance in the backline, finishing the day with a career-high 27 disposals and 13 intercept possessions, while returning skipper Ruby Schleicher (15 disposals, 11 contested) was an important inclusion in the Pies’ midfield.

The Pies now turn their attention to their Round 5 clash with Sydney at Victoria Park on Saturday 13 September.

NORTH MELBOURNE   1.2  3.4  6.8 8.10 (58)
COLLINGWOOD   0.0  0.0  1.0  2.1   (13)

GOALS
North Melbourne: Randall 2, King, Bogue, Eddey, O’Loughlin, Tripodi, Wall
Collingwood: Howarth, Centra

BEST 
North Melbourne: Randall, Laughlin, King, Kearney
Collingwood: White, Barnett, Schleicher, Rowe

INJURIES
North Melbourne: Boyd
Collingwood: Nil

Reports: Nil

Crowd: TBC at Arden Street Oval

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