Wayward Pies down last-placed Lions in AFL

Collingwood have recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season after the Magpies overcame a determined Brisbane by 45 points at the MCG.

It wasn’t quite the confidence-boosting mauling Pies fans were after against the last-placed Lions, but Nathan Buckley’s men improved to a 4-6 record with the 18.21 (129) to 13.6 (84) win nonetheless.

Collingwood led by 35 points early in the third quarter, but the maddening inconsistency that has dogged them all season reared its ugly head once again.

Brisbane mounted a stirring challenge to slash the margin to 10 points before the Magpies finally woke from their stupor to lead by 16 points at three-quarter time.

Collingwood’s inaccuracy in front of goal continued in the final term, but some costly errors took the air out of the Lions’ challenge.

Steele Sidebottom was outstanding with 34 possessions and a goal, with Adam Treloar, Taylor Adams and Scott Pendlebury also important.

Jamie Elliott led the way in attack with four goals, but cost himself a more-impressive haul with some poor conversion.

Brisbane skipper Dayne Beams had a good day against his old side with 28 touches and three goals, with Dayne Zorko also influential.

The Magpies will attempt to make it three wins in a row when they travel to Perth to take on Fremantle on Sunday.

The Lions remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder as they head into their bye round with nine losses in a row.

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