Congratulations to the Brisbane Lions and comiserations to Collingwood, it was a gallant effort none the less.
Collingwoods tackling I agree was first rate, but tackles only come about when the opposition has the ball, and Brisbane had it quite a bit. They just couldn't dispose of it efficiently and put their team mates under pressure.
Let's not go down the path of blaming umpires for decisions made. I agree that the umpiring was pathetic, particularly in such conditions, but it went both ways.
There unfortunately has to be a loser and today was Collingwoods turn.
Think of it this way, Collingwood lost to the best team in the AFL.
