Magpies Extend Ladder Lead with 29-Point Win over West Coast

In recent Australian Football League (AFL) matches, the New Norfolk Eagles retained the Mulga Clayton Cup with a dominant 113-point victory over Claremont, highlighted by Jacob Daley's 10-goal performance and a strong on-ball crew despite injury setbacks. Meanwhile, Collingwood Magpies maintained their lead on the AFL ladder, securing a challenging 29-point win against the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium. Collingwood faced unexpected resistance from West Coast, who led at halftime through relentless pressure and workrate, but ultimately the Magpies' skill and key contributions from players like Scott Pendlebury and Brody Mihocek propelled them to victory. Debutant Charlie West made a notable impact for Collingwood by scoring a goal with his first kick, while West Coast showed competitiveness despite being lower-ranked on the ladder. The Magpies' win marked their seventh straight and extended their lead to 10 points over second-placed Brisbane, though the match revealed areas for improvement due to West Coast's aggressive and unpredictable play. Both teams demonstrated strong individual performances and tactical efforts in closely contested games.