birthday bash

When your team plays the lowest team in the competition, it's always cause for concern. After all, they have nothing to lose; they are expected not to win, so no-one thinks less of them when they do. But if they turn the tables and upset the competition, it's not just an embarrassment, but the loss of a huge opportunity to advance.

Happily, that didn't happen to Collingwood today in the annual Queen's Birthday holiday grudge match against Melbourne.

The 'Pies shone, in an old-fashioned, cold, rainy Winter's day game, cruising to a big 66-point win, 19.12 to 8.12.

Ok, so we're not in the race for the flag this year, but it's always nice to get a couple of good wins in during the season.