“A shattering blow”: Could Pies defeat cost Eagles top two spot?
West Coast’s one-point loss to Collingwood could have big ramifications in its quest for a home qualifying final. The Eagles dropped from second to fourth following Friday night’s gut-wrenching defeat with the Magpies and Brisbane overtaking the reigning premiers inside the top four. Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt says Richmond’s recent resurgence and favourable run home means Adam Simpson’s side are no certainties to clinch that all-important top two spot. “Going into the round a lot of...