Melbourne v Collingwood: Pies hold off fast-finishing Demons to win King’s Birthday thriller at MCG

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Melbourne v Collingwood: Pies hold off fast-finishing Demons to win King’s Birthday thriller at MCG

Collingwood have won a thrilling King’s Birthday game by just one point over Melbourne 72-71.

In a gripping contest where the Demons never gave up, Koltyn Tholstrup had a chance to reclaim the lead in the final minutes, but his set shot fell short.

Demons skipper Max Gawn took a defensive mark inside Melbourne’s defensive 50 with less thsan 30 seconds to go but in a bid to switch the to the other side of the field quickly he kicked it to Collingwood’s Will Hoskin-Elliott.

Gawn was then involved in an on-field spat with teammate Steve May after the siren, pushing May away after the two exchanged words.

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Scores were level at the first break (14–14), before Collingwood led narrowly at halftime (38–30) and three-quarter time (57–50).

Kysaiah Pickett produced a stunning goal in the second quarter when he soccered the ball through a pack of players from 50 metres out. It was one of his three goals for the game.

****** Bayley Fritsch also had a strong game with two goals, while Daniel McStay kicked two goals for Collingwood.

Josh Daicos was the leading ball-getter with 34 touches, while Clayton Oliver had 30 for Melbourne.

More than 77,000 people packed into the MCG to watch the annual MND fundraiser inspired by former Essendon player and Melbourne coach Neale Daniher.

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