COLLINGWOOD has put Gold Coast's season on life support with a thrilling six-point win at People First Stadium on Saturday that included a wild all-in melee.

The Magpies led at each change and held off a number of SUNS surges to win 15.14 (104) to 15.8 (98) to remain in the top 10.

It was Gold Coast’s sixth consecutive loss, leaving it with a 7-9 record ahead of matches against Adelaide (away) and the Western Bulldogs in the next fortnight.

The match, that was toing and froing all night, will be remembered for a wild exchange on the main break that had all 36 players involved.

08:20

Match highlights: Gold Coast v Collingwood

Watch the highlights from the Pies' spirited six-point win over the SUNS at People First Stadium.

Ben Long was the instigator, flooring Brayden Maynard with a bump to the ribs that saw players rushing in.

Moments later when the siren sounded to end the half, the Magpie arrowed his way to Long, bumping into an umpire on the way that could land him in hot water with the Match Review Officer.

Players were strewn all over the turf, wrestling and pulling each other away as tempers flared.

Maynard and Long embraced with a hug after the full-time siren.

00:21

Is this the fastest coast-to-coast goal of 2026?

A scintillating piece of team play leads to a brilliant Angus Anderson finish for our KFC Zinger of the Day.

When the teams got back to playing in the second half, the Magpies continued to just be a little too slick and a little too precise for the SUNS.

Nick Daicos (31 disposals, one goal and eight clearances) was again the game's best player, with his exquisite vision and creative kicking often the difference between a turnover and a goal.

Tim Membrey kicked three goals and was magnificent, while Josh Daicos (25 disposals) was another excellent contributor.

Collingwood started the game with a bang, kicking the first two goals and whizzing the ball from end to end with precise kicking.

00:15

Harrison's first AFL goal in 729 days!

Collingwood forward Harvey Harrison kicks his first AFL goal since Round 17, 2024.

Zeke Uwland started his big game with a lovely running goal from 45m, but Jack Crisp’s long-range bomb gave the Pies a narrow advantage at the first change.

Gold Coast established a handy lead with three quick goals, including one to debutant Dylan Patterson that saw all 17 teammates rush in to congratulate him.

However, the Pies hit back hard late in the quarter to regain the lead before the melee rounded out the half.

Late Long hit, Maynard contacts an umpire and a wild melee
It's been a long time since we’ve seen a melee like the one just on half-time. After Bailey Humphrey kicked a goal in the final seconds and then remonstrated with Brayden Maynard who stood the mark, Ben Long rushed in and dropped a shoulder into the Magpie’s ribs, bringing players in from everywhere. When play for the half finished a few seconds later, Maynard made a beeline for Long with a full head of steam. Suns players held him back, but the Pie made contact with an umpire on the way past and all 36 on the ground became involved in a scrap that lasted three minutes. Billy Frampton lost his jumper. There were plenty of words exchanged and eventually the players were taken to the rooms. 

GOLD COAST            3.2       7.3       11.6     15.8 (98)
COLLINGWOOD        4.4       8.9       11.13  15.14 (104)

GOALS
Gold Coast: King 3, Humphrey 3, Long 2, Walter, Read, Petracca, Patterson, Lombard, Anderson, Z.Uwland
Collingwood: Membrey 3, McStay 3, Anderson 2, Swadling, Sidebottom, Schultz, Lipinski, Harrison, N.Daicos, Crisp

INJURIES
Gold Coast: Nil
Collingwood: Nil

Crowd: 21,072 at People First Stadium