Sportsday Collingwood's key forward concerns (16.03.26)
Mar 16, 2026
They debate Collingwood's struggling forward line and how injuries have sapped scoring power. Conversation covers slowed tempo, turnover issues and risky transitions. Voices question which players can step up as real scoring threats. There is also talk of coaching reactions and sideline intensity during games.
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Collingwood's Scoring Problem Is Real
- Collingwood are scoring poorly despite wins, with only 11 goals from many inside-50 entries and no 90+ point game since round 20 last year.
- Ken Hinkley and Gerard Healy point to slowed ball movement, missing tall defenders Howe and Moore, and reliance on Nick Daicos for spark.
Contested Play And Centre Clearances Are Exposing Pies
- Collingwood lack forward power and are being outcontested; the Crows were plus on contested possession and centre bounces early in the season.
- Sam Hargreaves and Ken note transition and turnover differences explain early-season variances.
Early Season Noise Versus Emerging Trends
- Form judgments are premature but patterns matter; a 10-week trend of low scoring across seasons signals a genuine issue.
- Gerard cautions against overreacting yet admits the repeat inability to score is becoming real.