Josh Kennedy’s six goals not enough as West Coast lose to Collingwood by eight points

COLLINGWOOD have booted the last five goals of the game to snatch an eight-point victory over West Coast, denting the Eagles’ AFL finals ambitions.

The Magpies trailed at every change but came alive in the last quarter, overturning a 24-point deficit to win 13.15 (93) to 13.7 (85) at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Jordan de Goey and Jamie Elliott played match-winning hands as the Magpies surged past the Eagles, led by Josh Kennedy’s six-goal haul.

De Goey kicked four goals in the second half after being sent forward by coach Nathan Buckley.

The midfielder ran down Liam Duggan with a magnificent effort in fourth quarter time-on.

All of a sudden, the 22,927 in attendance – the smallest crowd for this fixture since the Magpies left Victoria Park – sounded like a full house.

Elliott – who finished with three goals of his own – put Collingwood in front before Alex Fasolo added a late sealer.

The stirring win will be a tonic for under-fire coach Buckley, but embarrass opposite Adam Simpson.

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