In wet conditions at Box Hill City Oval, Collingwood’s VFL team were handed their second defeat of the season.

The Hawks were 59-point victors on their home deck. 

Collingwood Co-Captain Campbell Hustwaite was the major ball winner, finishing the match with 33 disposals and nine clearances.

Finlay Macrae continued his excellent form, gathering 28 disposals to go with eight tackles and six inside 50s.

Midfielder Josh Carmichael was persistent in attack, generating nine inside 50s and finishing the match with 26 disposals.

Jedd Longmire showed immense pressure, finishing the match with eight tackles.

Following his Player of the Match performance against Brisbane last weekend, Trey Ruscoe (23 disposals) again provided great run off half-back.

Nathan Krueger kicked a goal in his return from shoulder surgery, while Will Kelly finished the match with 12 disposals after returning from concussion protocols. 

Collingwood's next clash will be next Sunday 23 April, against Essendon at Victoria Park. 

BOX HILL 17.12 (114)
COLLINGWOOD 8.7 (55)

GOALS
Murley 2, Wilson, McInnes, Kreuger, Harrison, Booth, Blackmore-Moore