Collingwood defeat Adelaide in AFL qualifying final - as it happened

3h ago 08.22 EDT Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore was critical to the win as he led the defence and cut off multiple Adelaide attacks with a dominance in the air. Nick Daicos got better as the game went on and his kicking was a highlight, while Jamie Elliott booted four goals and Steele Sidebottom finished with three. Jordan De Goey was important throughout as he returns to form and fitness at the right time of year and the Magpies will be a hugely ominous opponent in a couple of weeks at the MCG. First pieces of the puzzle in place 🧩#AFLFinals pic.twitter.com/jEstg2fNgv — AFL (@AFL) September 4, 2025 Share Updated at 09.03 EDT

3h ago 08.18 EDT Full-time: Collingwood 11.13.79 defeat Adelaide 8.7.55 Collingwood are through to a preliminary final at the MCG after beating Adelaide by 24 points as Jamie Elliott puts the icing on the cake with his fourth goal of the night. Nick Daicos sets it up with another exquisite pass to Beau McCreery and the midfield magician was celebrating even before the ball ended up with Elliott in the goalsquare. PIES ARE OFF TO A PRELIM! 😤#AFLFinals pic.twitter.com/TcnwtVcOqS — AFL (@AFL) September 4, 2025 Share Updated at 08.19 EDT

3h ago 08.16 EDT Q4: 1 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.7.55 - Collingwood 10.13.73 Nick Daicos works his magic once again and picks out Lachie Schultz for his chance to kickstart the celebrations. A kick to the pocket might be all about running the clock down. Nick Daicos does much the same again and this time finds Brody Mihocek who adds his fifth behind. Share

3h ago 08.13 EDT Q4: 3 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.7.55 - Collingwood 10.12.72 Scott Pendlebury weaves his way in and out of traffic, hands off to Steele Sidebottom who finds Patrick Lipinski on the arc. He could have a shot to seal the game but chews up more of the clock with a kick backwards. The Crows win the ball back but in their attempts to move the ball quickly dish out one-too-many handballs and the Pies create a stoppage. Share

3h ago 08.11 EDT Q4: 5 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.7.55 - Collingwood 10.12.72 Taylor Walker snaps a shot from just inside the boundary line and short of the 50m arc. It is a huge bomb but it doesn’t quite bend far enough for the Crows. Brodie Smith pumps a shot from a long way out as Darcy Moore tracks back to take a simple chest mark next to the goalsquare. The Pies skipper takes another grab moments later. He has unquestionably been the most influential player on the field. Share

3h ago 08.09 EDT Q4: 7 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.6.54 - Collingwood 10.12.72 Dan Houston forgets which game he’s playing with a stylish back pass inside the Crows forward 50. The umpires miss the throw and that feels like the sort of call, or non-call in this case, that tends to go the way of the winners. The Crows need everything to go right for them from here. Share

3h ago 08.06 EDT Q4: 9 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.6.54 - Collingwood 10.12.72 Nick Daicos zig and zags and zigs again to pick out Tim Membrey 15.1m away off his left boot. Membrey can almost seal the Pies’ preliminary final berth but slices the shot. That is another 30 seconds off the clock as Collingwood begin to slow the game down. Share

3h ago 08.03 EDT Q4: 11 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.6.54 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Adelaide go end-to-end and Walker picks out a leading Pedlar in the forward pocket. The Crows forward has come out from under the radar tonight but he misses an opportunity to make a bigger name for himself with a fourth goal as his left boot slices the shot wide. Share

3h ago 08.00 EDT Q4: 13 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.5.53 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Desperate defence keeps the Crows in the game! The Pies lock the ball forward but can’t find a sight of goal as Adelaide lift their pressure in the back half. Share

3h ago 07.58 EDT Q4: 15 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.5.53 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Riley Thilthorpe is the first to a bouncing ball deep inside the forward 50 as the game starts opening up. But the forward-ruck panics and looks for Keays with a handball and the Pies have time to close him down. That was a big moment! Thilthorpe just had to take responsibility for the shot. Share

3h ago 07.57 EDT Q4: 17 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.5.53 - Collingwood 10.11.71 The Magpies rush the ball forward as they have done so many times tonight. Mark Keane scampers back and, crucially, keeps his feet to win a one-on-one contest on the goalline. The former Pies defender keeps a cool head to clear and the Crows chip the ball to half-forward where Neal-Bullen takes possession. The prized recruit is a bit slow to get the final kick to the danger zone and Jake Soligo has no time or space to take his hurried snap. Share

3h ago 07.54 EDT Q4: 19 mins remaining: Adelaide 8.4.52 - Collingwood 10.11.71 A tighter start to the term as the Crows tumble the ball forward and it proves too hot to handle for the Magpies defence for a string of ball-ups. Share

3h ago 07.53 EDT Experience is shining through for the Pies as Steele Sidebottom and Jamie Elliott have three goals, while Darcy Moore has marshals the defence and Jordan De Goey collects 21 disposals with a game-high six clearances. Luke Pedlar is the unsung hero for the Crows with three goals as Taylor Walker and Riley Thilthorpe each have two. But the Crows need more from their midfield including captain Jordan Dawson if they are to claw their way back, and Rory Laird is heading into the centre square for the first bounce. Share

3h ago 07.49 EDT 3QT: Adelaide 8.4.52 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Collingwood take a 19-point lead into the final term after Riley Thilthorpe adds a crucial goal for Adelaide on the brink of the last change. The Crows were pushing hard for that goal for about five minutes which goes a long way to summing up their night so far – working hard for every score, while the Magpies have more easily opened them up whether from half-back or out of the centre bounces. The Pies flicked a switch 😮‍💨#AFLFinals pic.twitter.com/JyCOfSNgYT — AFL (@AFL) September 4, 2025 Share

3h ago 07.42 EDT Q3: 1 min remaining: Adelaide 7.4.46 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Ben Keays is handed a shot from outside the 50m arc after a 50m penalty but never looks confident about making the distance. The shot falls short and Collingwood clear, only for Sam Berry to almost repeat the same scenario a minute later. Share

3h ago 07.40 EDT Q3: 2 mins remaining: Adelaide 7.4.46 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Brodie Smith is subbed into the game as the Crows look for more run and dare. Mitchell Hinge makes way. Share

4h ago 07.38 EDT Q3: 3 mins remaining: Adelaide 7.4.46 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Luke Pedlar keeps the Crows in it. A turnover on the wing ends up with Darcy Fogarty who picks out Pedlar on an arcing lead into the pocket. Can the Crows get one more before the break? Recent history between these two teams suggests this one ain’t done yet! Share

4h ago 07.36 EDT Q3: 5 mins remaining: Adelaide 6.4.40 - Collingwood 10.11.71 Taylor Walker takes another strong grab outside the arc and wheels around quickly to target an empty goalsquare. The shot would have cleared anyone standing on the line anyway, but it slices through for a behind. Ben Keays was running into space in the pocket but Walker missed him. The key forward can hardly be faulted though as he has done all that he can to keep the Crows in this. Share

4h ago 07.34 EDT Q3: 7 mins remaining: Adelaide 6.3.39 - Collingwood 10.10.70 Brody Mihocek almost responds immediately to the Crows’ goal but the hurried shot sails wide for his fourth behind. Share

4h ago 07.33 EDT Q3: 9 mins remaining: Adelaide 6.3.39 - Collingwood 10.9.69 The Crows get one against the run of play as Luke Pedlar adds his second goal. A second centre clearance for the quarter gives the Crows’ forwards a first look for a long time and Pedlar pounces on a loose ball. Share

4h ago 07.30 EDT Q3: 10 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.3.33 - Collingwood 10.8.68 Patrick Lipinski files one away. The Pies win the centre clearance to make it 4-1 this term and Lipinski almost adds a goal immediately. It takes a touch of class from Elliott to give Lipinski another opportunity and he is never going to miss from close range. The Pies have one foot in a preliminary final at the MCG. Share Updated at 09.15 EDT

4h ago 07.28 EDT Q3: 11 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.3.33 - Collingwood 9.8.62 Jamie Elliott makes it six in a row for the Pies. Nick Daicos misses a shot on goal but after some intense forward pressure including a heavy tackle from Lachie Schultz the ball ends up in the Pies’ midfielder’s hands again. He picks out Elliott with a deft kick and the Magpies are away. Share

4h ago 07.24 EDT Q3: 13 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.3.33 - Collingwood 8.7.55 Taylor Walker unusually misses from a set shot directly in front. Walker outmuscles Quaynor and the Moore in the one marking contest but is unable to convert. The Crows desperately needed that! Share

4h ago 07.21 EDT Q3: 15 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.2.32 - Collingwood 8.7.55 Ben Keays has barely been sighted tonight and with just his third touch wastes an opportunity to boot a critical goal for the Crows. Share

4h ago 07.20 EDT Q3: 17 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 8.7.55 Sidebottom agaaaaain! The Crows are unable to clear from the centre bounce as Darcy Cameron sweeps the ball forward from the free kick. Mason Cox brings the ball to ground in a marking contest and Sidebottom is front and centre to tidy up. Share

4h ago 07.18 EDT Q3: 18 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 7.7.49 Jordan De Goey snaps off his left boot to give the Pies a handy lead. Intense pressure from the Collingwood forwards stops Adelaide running the ball out of defence as the scramble ends up with De Goey directly in front. A lengthy review to check if the ball touched the post comes back all clear. Share Updated at 07.18 EDT

4h ago 07.16 EDT Q3: 19 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 6.7.43 The Pies make a fast start for third quarter in a row and this time it is Steele Sidebottom with the early goal. The Pies veteran earns a free kick for holding the ball inside the forward arc and splits the middle. Share

4h ago 07.13 EDT Little separates the Crows and Magpies – once again! Clearances are even at 19-19, Adelaide are edging inside-50s 25-24, while Collingwood have had more of the ball (disposals: 182-145). But the biggest difference has arguably been the Crows’ inability to make the most of their periods on top, with a score from less than a third of their forward 50 entries, while the Pies defence has stood tall. View image in fullscreen Darcy Moore has been immense in the first half as Collingwood take a six-point lead into the main break. Photograph: Mark Brake/Getty Images Share Updated at 07.14 EDT

4h ago 06.56 EDT HT: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 5.7.37 A half of swinging momentum ends with the Magpies in front by a goal. Brody Mihocek has an opportunity to grow the lead but hooks his set shot for a behind. Tensions spill over after the siren sounds as every player on the park comes together for a bit of push n shove. Not sure who took the points in the melee but Collingwood’s defence would be leading on any judge’s card after an industrious half of football largely kept the Crows away from their goal. Pies skipper Darcy Moore has taken six marks, while Isaac Quaynor and Harry Perryman have five each. Milestone man Taylor Walker has made the most of his opportunities to boot a couple of goals, while Jamie Elliott has just as many at the other end. Tensions rise at half-time between the Crows and Pies.#AFLFinals pic.twitter.com/dkMFO3iXUk — AFL (@AFL) September 4, 2025 Share Updated at 06.58 EDT

4h ago 06.50 EDT Q2: 1 min remaining: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 5.6.36 Darcy Cameron the 204cm goalsneak soccers through a goal off a bouncing ball. Isaac Quaynor collects the turnover at half-back and quickly turns defence into attack. A barrel from Lachie Schultz from the wrong side of the centre circle clears the last line and the Pies ruck leads the race back toward goal to give his side the lead on the cusp of half-time. How about the torp from Lachie Schultz to set up Cameron 🤯#AFLFinals pic.twitter.com/69mSirhuAv — AFL (@AFL) September 4, 2025 Share Updated at 07.06 EDT

4h ago 06.47 EDT Q2: 3 mins remaining: Adelaide 5.1.31 - Collingwood 4.5.29 Mark Keane takes out former teammate Steele Sidebottom with an awkward attempt at a bump. Moments later Jack Crisp finds space inside the forward 50 but is unable to make the distance from 40m as he slices the kick. Share

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