In pursuit of back-to-back premierships, Collingwood remains undeterred by their 32-point loss to GWS in the opening round.
Despite their efforts, the Magpies were unable to secure a victory against the Giants, who dominated the match with a final score of 18.6 (114) to 11.16 (82) at Engie Stadium on Saturday night.
The Magpies’ defense struggled against the Giants’ offensive power, with Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan, and Brent Daniels leading the way in goals.
While Collingwood managed to score four of the last five goals, they fell short of a comeback win.
Coach McRae acknowledged the lessons learned from the match and emphasized the importance of improving quickly for their upcoming game against the Swans.
Despite missing key players, Collingwood’s defense struggled against the Giants’ tall players, resulting in a challenging match for the Magpies.
The team’s inaccuracy in front of goal cost them the match, despite their efforts to create scoring opportunities.
McRae highlighted the need for improvement in their offensive strategy and ball control to avoid turnovers in future games.
