>@fox(tv)@< Collingwood FC VS West Coast Eagles Li

This is the biggest clash between Collingwood and West Coast since the Magpies prevailed in a cut-throat semi-final at the MCG in 2012. A victory to the hot Eagles would consolidate their second placing and consign the pressured Pies to four consecutive losses for the first time in 12 years. Collingwood has lost its past three narrowly, and should have won at least two of them, but the time for gallant losses is over for this young but talented combination. However, the prospect of facing West Coast – which has won 10 of its past 11 games – on the fast track at Etihad Stadium is a daunting one