Collingwood’s depleted ruck stocks were exposed by the Brisbane Lions as Oscar McInerney took full advantage in his side’s blistering 33-point win at the Gabba on Thursday night.
McInerney monstered the Magpies’ Dan McStay-Ash Johnson makeshift ruck tandem, with the Lions big man getting to 70 contests and racking up 43 hit-outs, 13 of which were to advantage, 11 clearances and 18 disposals.
Of course, Collingwood will be without its two first-choice ruckman for a lengthy period after both Darcy Cameron (knee) and Mason Cox (hematoma) were stuck down with injury last week, forcing the club to get creative in the position.
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But it was a weak spot for the Pies in Thursday’s game as McInerney had his way with McStay and Johnson all night.
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