Collingwood claims record-equaling 16th AFL premiership 2023 after edging out Brisbane in grand final classic
Collingwood have claimed a record-equalling 16th premiership with a thrilling four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final.
Bobby Hill kicked a career-best four goals in the Magpies' epic 12.18 (90) to 13.8 (86) victory in front of 100,024 fans on Saturday at the MCG. His performance saw him earn the Norm Smith medal.
Scott Pendlebury also starred and Jordan De Goey kicked the go-ahead goal with five minutes to play before Collingwood hung on in the desperate final stages after losing key defender Nathan Murphy to concussion before halftime.
It was the Magpies' first premiership since 2010, following heartbreaking grand final defeats in 2011 and 2018.
On the final siren, Pies captain Darcy Moore said: 'It's so surreal. I grew up a Collingwood supporter, I was here in 2010 and it feels surreal.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae dropped a bombshell during the post-match celebrations as he revealed he is a father again after his wife Gabrielle gave birth on Saturday morning.
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