Brisbane has handed Collingwood their first loss of the 2025 VFL season, with the Pies suffering a one-point loss at Brighton Homes Arena.

The third edition of the now-traditional Good Friday clash with the Lions, the Pies fell short again, still searching for their first win at the Lions’ home ground in Springfield.

Following on from his five-goal haul two weeks ago against Coburg, 2024 AFL draftee Charlie West was back at it again, kicking Collingwood’s first. VFL-listed Harrison Kennedy quickly followed with one of his own, before the tussle with Brisbane began.

It was back-and-forth all afternoon, with the Lions not allowing Andy Otten’s Magpies to break away comfortably.

West’s fellow 2024 draftee Will Hayes stood up in the second quarter, kicking two goals to give the Pies more breathing room on the scoreboard.

The home team came out blaring in the second half, dominating the forward line and taking the lead for the first time of the match. However, it wasn’t long before VFL-listed Riley Mason got himself involved, kicking two third-quarter goals to give the Pies a narrow one-point lead at the final break.

The final quarter was a tight content, with both teams going goal for goal. Hayes found his third, while Oscar Steene was able to kick two of his own after being swung forward by Otten.

West – who kickstarted the goals for the day earlier – kicked a massive 52-metre bomb to give the Pies’ a seven-point buffer, however Brisbane’s Darcy Fort quickly found his own goals, bringing it back to a one-point margin.

In a tight scramble in the Lions’ forward 50 in the dying seconds, a Brisbane behind saw the scores level. The home team were able to keep it within their arc on exit, with Lion Fergus McFadyen marking it inside-50 as the siren sounded across Brighton Homes Arena. McFadyen’s kick sailed through for a behind, giving the Pies their first VFL loss for 2025.

MATCH CENTRE: BRISBANE V COLLINGWOOD

The Numbers:

Will Hayes was influential forward, with three goals and 14 disposals to his name.

VFL-listed players Joshua Browne (28 disposals, four clearances) and Christian Algeri (23 disposals, seven tackles) were both impressive, while Tew Jiath shined with 22 disposals at 95% efficiency.

Ed Allan (23 disposals, one goal) was also outstanding, despite being the tactical sub in last night's AFL win.

Collingwood will now turn their attention to Essendon in their traditional ANZAC-weekend clash on Saturday 26 April at ETU Stadium (7:10pm).

BRISBANE          4.2      7.4     10.8     16.11    (107)
COLLINGWOOD  5.1      8.6     10.9     16.10   (106)

GOALS
Brisbane: Fergus McFadyen (5), Ty Gallop (4), Will McLachlan (3), Darcy Craven (2), Jack Manly, Darcy Fort
Collingwood: Will Hayes (3), Charlie West (2), Oscar Steene (2), Riley Mason (2), Harry Mahoney, Harrison Kennedy, Liam Hude, Sam Glover, Joshua Browne, Ed Allan, Christian Algeri

BEST
Collingwood: Will Hayes, Christian Algeri, Joshua Browne, Ed Allan, Tom Wilson, Tew Jiath