Geelong Beat Collingwood by 54 Points in Round 21 Second-Half Rout

Geelong beat Collingwood by 54 points at the MCG on July 30, opening Round 21 of the 2026 AFL season. The Cats kicked 11 goals to 4 after half-time to blow the game open. Bailey Smith collected 40 disposals. Collingwood (11-1-7) and Geelong (11-8) entered the night separated by one win. The margin told a different story.