MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 6 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Port Adelaide game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 20, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: MCG
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Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Odds
Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Preview
The Pies will be out to prove that they are well and truly back on track on Saturday against fellow finals contenders Port Adelaide.
There were positives to draw from back to back wins over Collingwood and Hawthorn before the bye, but Craig McRae will be eager to improve on the second half against the Hawks a fortnight ago one that saw them nearly let a healthy five-goal lead slip.
The Power have had their fair share of close shaves over the last month, beating Melbourne by seven points three weeks ago, before downing Fremantle by three points last week at home.
Ken Hinkley leaned heavily on his top stars as Connor Rozee and Charlie Dixon shined down the stretch, but Port cant afford to kick 12 behinds on Saturday against a Pies outfit that tends to make teams pay for their inaccuracy.
Looking back, close games have been all the range between these two sides with three of their last five contests being decided by no more than a goal.
The key area that could make or break this game is marks inside 50.
Despite their lack of scoring, Port has averaged 16 to Collingwoods nine this season, resulting in close to three more goals a game.
Trusting the Power on the road is always tough, but with a midfield to match Collingwoods talent, Port are every chance to keep this close.
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Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Tip
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.73 odds.
Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Teams
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, J.Howe, B.Frampton
HB: J.Noble, J.Crisp, D.Moore – C
C: S.Sidebottom, S.Pendlebury, J.Daicos
HF: N.Daicos, P.Lipinski, B.Mihocek
F: B.McCreery, J.Elliott, M.Cox
FOLL: D.Cameron, L.Schultz, J.De Goey
I/C: I.Quaynor, T.Mitchell, B.Hill, R.McInnes, W.Hoskin-Elliott
EMG: F.Macrae, H.Harrison, O.Markov
No changes
POWER
B: R.Burton, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher
HB: L.Jones, A.Aliir, D.Houston
C: M.Bergman, O.Wines, W.Drew
HF: D.Byrne-Jones, M.Georgiades, C.Rozee – C
F: S.Powell-Pepper, T.Marshall, W.Rioli
FOLL: I.Soldo, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters
I/C: K.Farrell, J.Burgoyne, J.McEntee, J.Mead, J.Sweet
EMG: D.Williams, F.Evans, D.Visentini
IN: J.Sweet
OUT: C.Dixon (managed)
