Footscray were unable to withstand a late charge from Collingwood, falling 32-points short at VU Whitten Oval on Saturday.
The ‘Scray led at every change, taking an 11-point lead into the final break, but Collingwood had the breeze in the final term kicking eight goals to Footscray’s one, to run out 15.5 (95) to 9.9 (63), victors.
Will Hayes (28), Mitch Wallis (27) and Lukas Webb (26) were busy in the middle for the ‘Scray.
Fletcher Roberts and Mitch Honeychurch (2) hit the scoreboard, while Josh Wallis, Lukas Webb, Fergus Greene, Mitch Wallis, Will Hayes contributed with one each.
Footscray now sit 3-4 after seven rounds.
The ‘Scray will regroup ahead of their clash with Essendon at VU Whitten Oval next Saturday at 6.00pm.
Footscray 1.4 5.6 8.9 9.9 (63)
Will Hayes (28), Mitch Wallis (27) and Lukas Webb (26) were busy in the middle for the ‘Scray.
Fletcher Roberts and Mitch Honeychurch (2) hit the scoreboard, while Josh Wallis, Lukas Webb, Fergus Greene, Mitch Wallis, Will Hayes contributed with one each.
Footscray now sit 3-4 after seven rounds.
The ‘Scray will regroup ahead of their clash with Essendon at VU Whitten Oval next Saturday at 6.00pm.
Footscray 1.4 5.6 8.9 9.9 (63)
Collingwood 0.2 4.4 7.4 15.5 (95)
Goals: F. Roberts, M. Honeychurch (2), J. Wallis, M.Wallis, L.Webb, F. Greene, W. Hayes
Disposals: W. Hayes (28), M. Wallis (27), L. Webb (26), L. Young (25), S. Biggs (18), J. Dunkley (18)
