Collingwood vs Geelong shapes as a crucial clash in the finals race, with several important trends for punters to assess. We break down the recent meetings, goalkicking form and total match points statistics ahead of the opening game of Round 21.
Collingwood enters the contest after five consecutive wins, including an impressive 108-74 victory over Adelaide after trailing by 27 points during the second quarter. Geelong has steadied with back-to-back victories over St Kilda and Melbourne, scoring 117 points against the Demons in its latest appearance. Both clubs enter the round with 11 wins, but Geelong has won the past three meetings between the sides.
Last Three Meetings
- Round 9, 2026: Geelong 18.14 (122) defeated Collingwood 9.14 (68)
- Round 9, 2025: Geelong 13.12 (90) defeated Collingwood 12.15 (87)
- Round 19, 2024: Geelong 13.13 (91) defeated Collingwood 10.11 (71)
Geelong has won all three meetings by an average margin of 25.7 points, with the games producing an average combined score of 176.3 points.
Leading Goalkickers – Past Five Games
Collingwood
- Tim Membrey: Eight goals
- Dan McStay: Eight goals
- Lachie Schultz: At least four goals
Membrey has kicked multiple goals in three of Collingwood’s past five matches, while McStay has also provided a consistent target across the Magpies’ winning streak.
Geelong
- Shannon Neale: Five goals against Melbourne
- Patrick Dangerfield: Five goals against Brisbane
- Shaun Mannagh: Four goals against GWS
- Jack Martin: Three goals against Fremantle
- Gryan Miers: Three goals against St Kilda
Geelong has received its leading goalkicking contribution from a different player in each of its past five matches, highlighting the variety within the Cats’ forward mix.
Leading Disposal Averages – Past Five Games
Collingwood
- Nick Daicos: 34.2 disposals per game
- Josh Daicos: 25.0 disposals per game
- Jordan De Goey: 23.4 disposals per game
Nick Daicos has comfortably led Collingwood’s ball-winners, collecting 171 disposals across the Magpies’ past five matches. Josh Daicos and De Goey have provided the next-highest averages during that period.
Geelong
- Bailey Smith: 31.5 disposals per game
- Max Holmes: 28.5 disposals per game
- Tanner Bruhn: 22.0 disposals per game
Smith and Holmes each appeared in four of Geelong’s past five matches, while Bruhn also played four. Smith has remained the Cats’ leading possession winner, with Holmes providing plenty of run and ball movement through the midfield.
Average Total Match Points – Past 10 Games
Collingwood
Collingwood’s past 10 matches have produced an average combined total of 170.3 points.
- Highest total: 202 points against Gold Coast
- Lowest total: 130 points against Port Adelaide
- Matches reaching 180 points: Four of the past 10
Geelong
Geelong’s past 10 matches have produced an average combined total of 182.9 points.
- Highest total: 224 points against Brisbane
- Lowest total: 149 points against Adelaide
- Matches reaching 180 points: Five of the past 10
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