The Magpies have had a stunning day, storming to a 77-point win over the Bombers – their largest-ever win on Anzac Day. Scott Pendlebury, just shy of the record for most VFL-AFL games, finished with 43 disposals, while Nick Daicos had 42.
A big day: Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury.AFL Photos
Pendlebury, 38, was allowed to roam free for most of the afternoon, and had his way through the midfield and even when pushing forward – winning his fourth Anzac Day Medal.
“He is amazing, he is a freak. I think he gets disrespected by the opposition, they just let him run around,” Daicos said on Fox Footy.
The win has lifted the Magpies’ spirits in a year when they still hope to contend for a flag.
“It was a cakewalk today, they absolutely smashed the Bombers. It was just a procession,” AFL great Garry Lyon said on Fox Footy.