
Collingwood have all but locked in an AFL top-four spot amid serious concerns over Jeremy Howe's latest setback after a narrow six-point escape against Melbourne.
Howe's horror run continued when a groin injury before halftime forced him to be subbed out before the Magpies went on to score a heart-stopping 11.16 (82) to 11.10 (76) victory at the MCG on Friday night.