Lambert’s class guides Pies

THE equation was simple for Collingwood: Win and play in the AFLW finals.

On the back of a vintage Jaimee Lambert midfield masterclass, the Pies booked their ticket by three-quarter time.

They ran out 38-point winners against Richmond, but it was the continuation of their red-hot form that will have their finals opponent worried.

Collingwood dominated the first quarter on Saturday but a strong breeze across the ground made quality entries inside 50 few and far between.

It was not until after the siren the Pies gained reward for their efforts with Chloe Molloy judging the wind to perfection and kicking a goal from 35m.

Lambert allayed any worries about sore ribs and had 10 disposals and 122m gained, while Ruby Schleicher continued her hot form.

Collingwood will finish the home-and-away season in fifth if Fremantle loses to Gold Coast and sixth if the Dockers win.

If Collingwood finishes fifth, it will play North Melbourne, which defeated West Coast by 39 points.

A record-breaking performance by midfielder Ashleigh Riddell helped the Kangaroos take a giant step towards sewing up a home qualifying final next week.

Riddell amassed a leaguerecord 42 disposals against the lowly Eagles, smashing the previous mark of 35.