As it happened AFL 2022 Round 6: Jack Ginnivan wins the Anzac Medal as Magpies beat Bombers on Anzac Day

Collingwood’s Jack Ginnivan has won the Anzac Medal in his first Anzac Day game after kicking five goals from his 12 touches.

He has a smile going from ear to ear and has been mobbed by his teammates.

He gave the Essendon fans a bit of a rev-up during the game, but he has given this Magpies followers plenty to get excited about.

Ginnivan described the crowd as “pretty amazing”, and he had plenty of fun with the red and black faithful during the contest - including making the “shoosh” gesture with his finger to his lips after one of his goals.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae and skipper Scott Pendlebury also speak after accepting the trophy.
McRae speaks about the privilege of the two clubs playing at the MCG on Anzac Day, and gives a special shoutout to the Pies fans.

Pendlebury thanks the crowd from both sides, adding they “make the day what it is”.

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It wasn’t just Ginnivan who had a day out with five majors. His best mate, Trent Bianco, did likewise for Collingwood in their VFL win over Essendon.

Two sons of guns - Tyler Brown (son of Gavin) and Alex Hird (son of James) - also turned heads during the VFL clash, while Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti made another step in his footy return.

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy celebrates after kicking a goal in the fourth quarter of the Anzac Day match.Credit: Paul Rovere

Star Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy is speaking with Fox Footy following the clash, with former coach Nathan Buckley interviewing him as part of the On The Couch crew.

Grundy says he enjoyed the contest with Essendon young gun Sam Draper, who Buckley says had his measure in the second and third quarters.

But Buckley said both Grundy and Darcy Cameron stood up in the last.

“Thanks, coach!” Grundy said.
“That’s what we’re trying to do - take it moment by moment.”

Grundy also speaks about Jack Ginnivan thriving under pressure.
“Internally, we absolutely love his personality and just keep encouraging him to be himself,” he said, adding that Collingwood’s famous GoPro was “in other hands” in the aftermath of the game.

Grundy is asked about his knee after his collision in the ruck with Draper, and he gives a very simple reply sure to be of great relief to Pies fans: “I should be fine - absolutely.”

Collingwood’s Jack Ginnivan has won the Anzac Medal in his first Anzac Day game after kicking five goals from his 12 touches.

He has a smile going from ear to ear and has been mobbed by his teammates.

He gave the Essendon fans a bit of a rev-up during the game, but he has given this Magpies followers plenty to get excited about.

Ginnivan described the crowd as “pretty amazing”, and he had plenty of fun with the red and black faithful during the contest - including making the “shoosh” gesture with his finger to his lips after one of his goals.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae and skipper Scott Pendlebury also speak after accepting the trophy.
McRae speaks about the privilege of the two clubs playing at the MCG on Anzac Day, and gives a special shoutout to the Pies fans.

Pendlebury thanks the crowd from both sides, adding they “make the day what it is”.

Collingwood have come out with the points in a very close battle with Essendon in front of 84,205 people at the MCG.

With the biggest crowd at the MCG since the 2020 Women’s Cricket World Cup final, the Magpies had to wait until the last term to make their move but they took a 17-point lead and were never caught.

Jack Ginnivan.Credit: Paul Rovere

Jack Ginnivan had an Anzac debut to remember kicking five goals while Brody Grundy stepped up in the last term with some very timely plays at both ends of the ground.

Essendon were brave with Darcy Parish posting more than 40 disposals and Alec Waterman kicking four goals but they couldn’t make the polish and run of the Magpies.

Alec Waterman has again come up with the ball inside the 50m arc and he has kicked his fourth goal.

The Bombers may run out of time here but Waterman has been so good today.

Magpies 93, Bombers 82 with three mins to go.

Brody Grundy has kicked a timely goal to add to the lead

Sam Draper has conceded a 50m penalty for encroachment.

It put Grundy into the forward 50m arc and he has kicked the goal that has likely won the match.

Magpies 93, Bombers 76 with four mins to go.

It will be tough going but Essendon still have a chance after Zach Merrett found Jake Stringer on the lead in the forward pocket.

Stringer went back and put his kick right through the middle.

Magpies 87, Bombers 76 with six mins to go.

Jake Stringer.Credit: Paul Rovere

The scoreboard has just revealed the crowd for today as 84,205 people at the MCG.

It has sounded like many more but still wonderful to see so many people in the same place on such a special occasion in the AFL season.

The Magpies’ lead is out to 17 points after Taylor Adams took a mark 45m out and kicked a crucial goal.

Brody Grundy’s tackle forced a holding the ball decision and he found Adams on the lead.

Magpies 87, Bombers 70 with eight mins to go.