Magpies triumph as Bombers fold

COLLINGWOOD mauled Essendon by 49 points for their 14th AFL Anzac Day win in a match that had little spectator appeal unless your were a Magpies fan.

Midfielders Adam Treloar, Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom were outstanding for the Magpies in their 14.17 (101) to 7.10 (52) win in front of 91,440 fans at the MCG yesterday.

Treloar won his first Anzac Medal for best afield with 34 possessions and two goals.

The Magpies are on a threegame winning streak, while there are fresh question marks over Essendon after wilting under relentless pressure.

Bombers defender Brendon Goddard, notorious for his hot temper, was seen arguing with teammates in the third term as Essendon’s game fell apart.

Collingwood look ahead to a massive Sunday game against premiers Richmond at the MCG.

Essendon are at Etihad Stadium, also on Sunday, against Melbourne in a mustwin game for those two teams.

The Demons lost the Anzac Eve match to the Tigers.

Collingwood have a 14-9 advantage over Essendon in the Anzac Day blockbusters.