Carlton Blues v Collingwood Magpies scores, results, fixtures, teams, tips, games, how to watch

AFL 2024 round eight LIVE updates: Carlton Blues v Collingwood Magpies scores, results, fixtures, teams, tips, games, how to watchAFL 2024 round eight LIVE updates: Blues, Pies trade goals in frantic MCG startWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeLoadingKey postsHide key posts 8.16pmQT: Carlton 5.4 (34) to Collingwood 3.2 (20)The Magpies started strongly but the dominance of McKay and now Curnow has been too much for them, especially when they struggle to limit their own turnovers.The game is still very much open to both sides but the Blues are running hot.Sam Walsh of the Blues and Patrick Lipinski of the Magpies compete for the ball.Credit: AFL Photos 8.14pmCurnow on the boardNow Charlie Curnow is into the action sprinting out and taking a contested mark and then kicking the goal.The Magpies have a lot of work to do to rein in these two huge forwards for the Blues.Blues 34, Pies 20 with two mins to go until QT. 8.08pmMcKay kicks his thirdHarry McKay is on a tear in this opening term.He has kicked two from set shots and now snapped a third from open play before shrugging aside his teammates during the celebrations. If the Pies can’t get a handle on this man, it will be a horrible night for them.Blues 28, Pies 19 with four mins to go in Q1. 8.06pmLovely touch from CrippsLovely little moment as Patrick Cripps gives the lady tossing the coin, Angela Coghill, a cheeky thanks when he won it. 8.05pmCruel twist for HillBobby Hill kicked a brilliant goal for the Magpies skipping past a tackler and grubbered the ball under the defence and into the goal.But he didn’t hear the umpires whistle for a free kick so was called for a 50m penalty.It didn’t cost them a goal but was a cruel moment.Blues 21, Pies 19 with six mins to go in Q1. 8.02pmCostly turnover for PiesLachie Schultz made a superb tackle to win a holding the ball decision at centre half-back, but his kick was cut off by the Blues, who found Adam Cerra on the 50m arc. He chipped the ball to an unmarked McKay, with the big forward snapping his second goal.This has been a cracking start.Blues 21, Pies 19 with eight mins to go until QT.Harry McKay.Credit: AFL Photos 7.55pmElliott goals for MagpiesZac Williams has given away two free kicks on Jamie Elliott early in this match, the second free giving Elliott a shot for goal which he converted.Nick Daicos followed up with a running goal of his own from a stoppage in the forward line.Pies 18, Blues 12 with 13 mins to go in Q1.Magpies fans at the MCG.Credit: AFL Photos 7.50pmBlues sharing the targetsBy Marc McGowanThe Blues’ first two inside-50 targets went to Tom De Koning after coach Michael Voss urged his players pre-match not to be too focused on twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay. 7.50pmMcKay, Owies respondThe Blues pushed the ball quickly towards their forwards and found Harry McKay free out of back of the pack.He marked and Maynard stripped the ball out of his hands. A 50m penalty was called and McKay ran the 20m to the square and booted the goal.Within seconds of the restart, the Blues were forward again and Matt Owies kicked a running goal.Blues 12, Pies 6 with 15 mins to go in Q1. 7.46pmMaynard boots the openerBrayden Maynard has burst into the forward 50m arc and booted the first goal of the night.The Magpies look right up for this big occasion.Jamie Elliott won a free kick forward of the play and fed Maynard who booted the goal.Pies 6, Blues 0 with 16 mins to go in Q1.Most Viewed in SportLoadingBack to top For more: Elrisala website and for social follow us on Facebook Source of information and images "brisbanetimes"