Essendon edges Collingwood to conclude season for coach Wood
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Essendon secured a narrow victory against Collingwood, finishing 4.14 (38) to 4.7 (31) at Windy Hill on Sunday. The match concluded the season for the Bombers and marked the departure of coach Natalie Wood. Despite a late surge from Collingwood, they struggled to convert play into points. Essendon's disciplined play allowed them to capitalize on mistakes by the Magpies, whose performance was marred by missed opportunities.
- •Essendon bid farewell to coach Natalie Wood with a win.
- •The match ended 4.14 (38) to 4.7 (31) for Essendon.
- •Collingwood struggled with scoring despite a fast-paced game.
- •Essendon made the most of Collingwood's errors to secure the win.
- •The match took place at Windy Hill on November 1, 2026.
- 4:07 AMAFL — Bombers overcome Magpies to send Wood out with a win
"The Bombers finished their season with a hard-fought win over the Magpies
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