Point to prove: Finals to arrive early with Izak Rankine to confront Collingwood
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Collingwood's finals campaign reaches a pivotal moment as they face a resurgent Adelaide Crows side determined to prove their championship credentials. The eighth-placed Magpies confront a formidable opponent bolstered by the return of dynamic forward Izak Rankine, whose presence significantly elevates the Crows' attacking threat. This matchup represents a genuine test of Collingwood's finals readiness against an in-form team hungry for postseason success.
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Point to prove: Finals to arrive early with Izak Rankine to confront Collingwood
The eighth-placed Magpies finally get an opponent worthy of a final when they play the in-form Adelaide who, it mustn’t be forgotten, will have Izak Rankine in the team.
