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The 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series continues on Wednesday, February 26th, with the revamped Richmond Tigers facing off against the talented Collingwood Magpies at IKON Park.
The Tigers, coming off a tough last-place finish in 2024, have lost several key players but are hopeful that their new crop of young talent will help fast-track a rebuild.
Collingwood, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back after narrowly missing the finals on percentage last season. While star youngster Nick Daicos will remain a key figure, the Pies will need to diversify their game plan to push for success in 2025.
The Tigers are coming off a 62-26 loss to the Eagles in their match simulation on Monday, February 17th, but with both teams resting their stars, it’s hard to read too much into that result.
Can the Tigers show promise and bounce back after a tough two-win season, or will the Magpies, determined to prove themselves after missing finals, be too strong in this crucial preseason clash? With both teams needing a solid performance, this game could set the tone for their 2025 campaigns.
Here is a Richmond vs Collingwood Prediction for Wednesday, February 26th 2025.
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Richmond vs Collingwood
Venue – IKON Park
Bouncedown – 7.10pm EST
2024 Season Record
| Team | W-D-L | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 2-21 | 1-11 | 1-10 |
| Collingwood | 12-2-9 | 8-4 | 4-2-5 |
2024 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts For | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 65.4 | 102.8 | 168.2 |
| Collingwood | 86.6 | 84.5 | 171.1 |
Quick Game Facts
- The Tigers endured a brutal finish to 2024, losing their last 10 matches in a row.
- Recent clashes between these two sides have been low-scoring, with an average game total of just 141.3 points across their last three meetings.
- Collingwood found form late last season, winning four of their final five games.
Prediction
There is a significant talent and depth gap between these two sides, with Collingwood holding a clear advantage. If the Tigers’ top-end players don’t perform, it puts immense pressure on the lower end of Richmond’s list. The Magpies should have no trouble securing a comfortable win in this matchup.