Collingwood Faces Major Experience Gap Against West Coast

Collingwood will enter their match against West Coast with a notable experience deficit, fielding a team that has 1190 fewer games of AFL experience compared to the squad that faced Geelong last weekend.

The Magpies have lost 1248 games of experience from their lineup, now replaced by players who have only accumulated 58 games at the top level. Among the five new inclusions are debutant Noah Howes, Roan Steele, Lachie Sullivan, Will Hayes, and Sam Swadling, who recently excelled in a VFL match.

With a youthful roster, including 11 players aged 24 or younger, Collingwood faces a challenging match against a bottom-four opponent. The team is missing key players due to injuries, making this game crucial for their hopes of reaching the Wildcard Round.