AFL LIVE: Bulldogs Spoil Demons Party, Taking Big Lead in Third Term, Possibly Denying Carlton and Collingwood Wildcard Game The recent injuries to Scott Pendlebury and Brayden Maynard have highlighted a critical issue for Collingwood's playoff hopes.
The Magpies' reliance on these key players has left them vulnerable when either is absent from the lineup.
Pendlebury's decision to play in a match that had no bearing on Collingwood's ladder position raises questions about his coach's judgment, particularly given the veteran leader's extensive injury history.