Collingwood v Brisbane v Gold Coast: All the news, standouts and intel from AFL practice match

Gold Coast, Brisbane and Collingwood faced off in a series of short clashes, and while the teams have gotten through largely incident-free, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Gold Coast is hosting a rare three-way practice clash as the Suns and reigning premiers Brisbane welcome Collingwood to the Sunshine State for a pre-season hit-out.

The three teams faced off in a series of short clashes at People First Stadium, and while the teams have gotten through largely incident-free, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Scroll down, or click the link, for each club’s wrap: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Collingwood

GOLD COAST

The Gold Coast Suns took to the field for the second of the three clashes at People First Stadium picking up a solid 10-point win over their Queensland rivals.

However, the win was marred by the late injury of Leonardo Lombard, who picked up shoulder injury after a collision with Levi Ashcroft.

Leo Lombard suffered a shoulder injury in the match against the Lions. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

Lombard left the field grasping his right shoulder after an attempted tackle with three minutes left in the clash but did not return to the contest afterwards.

Jed Walter and Matt Rowell were immense, throughout the clash, with Rowell bringing his own football and Walter a perennial threat in the forward.

Matthew Rowell looked good for the Suns. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

NEW ROLE

Lachie Weller looked like he could be set for a heavier role this season, as the moved into a wing role.

NEW RECRUIT

John Noble showed some promising signs after making the switch from Collingwood during the off-season.

Noble produced some key efforts from behind the ball and also creating opportunities for his side to rebound in attack while academy graduate Lombard’s night was soured early as he exited the field during the opening encounter.

John Noble showed promising signs for the Suns. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

BRISBANE

Cam Rayner was the star of the show for Brisbane across the first two games of the triple-header at People First Stadium, as he picked up where he left off in September last year.

The former No.1 draft pick was near unstoppable in the forward half, kicking one goal against Collingwood and two against the Suns.

While he featured less during the second contest, Lachie Neale still showed why he is one of the game’s elite talents.

Cameron Rayner starred for the Lions. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

The two-time Brownlow Medallist was everywhere during the opening clash of the night racking up countless disposals and proving himself as the heartbeat of the Lions midfield.

NEW RECRUITS

Levi Ashcroft made his long-awaited preseason debut for the Brisbane Lions during the second contest of the evening and he wasted no time in making his mark felt.

With the Lions fielding a mixed side for the Suns contest featuring VFL and AFL guns, it was the No.5 draft pick who starred, picking up countless possessions and even producing a moment of magic or two.

Levi Ashcroft wasted no time making his mark for the Lions. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

The young Ashcroft flukishly volleyed the ball mid-air after a ball-up to Cam Rayner on the edge of the forward 50 who kicked truly from 45 metres out.

Brisbane also showed little signs of missing the presence of Joe Daniher in the forward line.

Academy graduate Ty Gallop impressed in both game, chiming in with three goals, with former Sun Sam Day, also filled the ruck-forward role effectively.

COLLINGWOOD

Nick Daicos and Lachie Schultz were standouts for the Magpies, with the duo making their presence felt throughout the contest and also chipping in with a goal each.

The duo were pivotal as the Magpies made a late run to reduce the deficit.

Nick Daicos was a standout for the Magpies. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

Daicos was everywhere, making his impact felt with strong efforts in attack and defence.

Meanwhile Schultz complemented Daicos in and around the contest and was a spark in a midfield which was under the pump from a constant Lions assault.

Will Hoskin-Elliott and Jamie Elliott were the other two goalkickers for Collingwood against Brisbane.

NEW ROLE

The Magpies moved Reef McInnes to the backline throughout the opening clash with the Lions.

Reef McInnes moved to the back line for the Magpies. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

The midfielder forward put in a solid performance, regularly operating at fullback and picked up several touches across the backline.

NEW RECRUITS

While there was much excitement surrounding the new additions of Dan Houston, Tim Membrey and Harry Perryman, the trio were kept relatively quiet throughout the Lions contest.

Houston showed glimpses of what he is capable of in the backline but they were few and far between as the Lions dictated proceedings.

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