*COLLINGWOOD KICKS OFF SEASON 2025 WITH THRILLING WIN OVER GWS IN SYDNEY*

The Collingwood Magpies have kicked off Season 2025 in style, defeating the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants by 14 points in a thrilling encounter at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

In front of a vocal crowd of 23,456, Collingwood’s class and experience ultimately told, as they ran out 12.14 (86) to 10.12 (72) winners.

The victory marks a perfect start to the season for Collingwood, who were looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 campaign.

*MATCH SUMMARY*

The match was an intense and physical affair, with both teams giving their all in a desperate bid for victory.

GWS got off to a flying start, kicking the first two goals of the match through Toby Bedford and Harry Himmelberg. However, Collingwood quickly found their rhythm, with Jordan De Goey and Will Hoskin-Elliott kicking crucial goals to keep the Magpies in touch.

The second quarter was a see-sawing affair, with both teams trading goals and neither able to gain a clear advantage. However, Collingwood’s defense held firm, with Darcy Moore and Jordan Roughead providing a solid wall of protection.

The third quarter was where Collingwood really started to assert their dominance, with De Goey and Hoskin-Elliott continuing to cause problems for the GWS defense. The Magpies kicked four goals to two in the quarter, setting up a thrilling final term.

In the end, Collingwood’s class and experience told, as they ran out 14-point winners. The victory was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication during the preseason, and sets them up for a big season ahead.

*POST-MATCH REACTION*

Collingwood coach, Craig McRae, was thrilled with his team’s performance, praising their effort and resilience.

“I’m really proud of the boys,” McRae said in his post-match press conference. “We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we stuck to our game plan and worked hard for each other. It’s a great way to start the season.”

GWS coach, Adam Kingsley, was disappointed with his team’s loss, but praised their effort and spirit.

“We’re disappointed with the result, but we’re proud of the way the boys fought,” Kingsley said. “We’ll take a lot of positives out of the game and look to improve for next week.”

*MATCH STATS*

– Collingwood: 12.14 (86)
– GWS: 10.12 (72)
– Attendance: 23,456
– Best on ground: Jordan De Goey (Collingwood)

*COLLINGWOOD’S SEASON 2025 FIXTURE*

– Round 1: Collingwood vs. GWS (Accor Stadium) – WIN
– Round 2: Collingwood vs. Carlton (MCG)
– Round 3: Collingwood vs. Richmond (MCG)
– Round 4: Collingwood vs. Essendon (MCG)

Stay tuned for more updates on Collingwood’s Season 2025 campaign!