Another pre-season competition has come and gone, but unlike some recent years, there is little question about the bona fides of the pre-season Premiers. Collingwood added another trophy to the AFL Premiership won less than six months ago, and there has been little evidence in the pre-season that a repeat won't happen come the Grand Final this year.
Despite a spirited surge from Essendon in the 3rd quarter and early in the 4th to close the margin to less than a goal. Collingwood were able to steady and pull away to win by 22 after leading by 26 at half time. Heath Shaw was best on ground for the 'Pies.
Attention now turns to the start of the season, with Carlton and Richmond meeting on Thursday March 24th at the MCG to get things underway. Collingwood play Port in round 1, while the Friday night clash between Geelong and St Kilda will be eagerly watched to cluse as to whether St Kilda can rally again agter the Grand Final disappointment.
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