Charlie West Kicks Four in Geelong Vs Collingwood Loss

Charlie West kicked four goals, but geelong vs collingwood ended with Collingwood’s VFL side beaten by 61 points at Victoria Park. The Magpies were within reach after early pressure, yet Geelong pulled away to win 17.14 to 8.7.

West Opens Strongly

Collingwood briefly led after goals from West and Harvey Harrison, but Geelong answered quickly and carried an eight-point lead into the first break. By halftime, the margin was still only 11 points, keeping the result live before the game moved sharply in the third quarter.

West finished with four majors and lifted his VFL tally to 16 goals in six games. That run is the one bright line in a heavy loss, with the forward continuing to hit the scoreboard even as Collingwood’s team score stalled at 55.

Geelong Breaks It Open

Geelong’s third term decided the shape of the match. The Cats kicked five goals in the quarter to stretch the lead to six goals at the final break, then started the last quarter with three straight goals before West added his fourth.

Collingwood still had individual numbers to point to. Sam Swadling gathered 29 disposals and nine intercepts, Ed Allan had 32 disposals, and Ben De Bolfo finished with 17 disposals, 10 marks and seven tackles. Noah Howes added 10 intercepts, while Harry DeMattia returned for his first VFL game of 2026 and finished with 21 disposals and five clearances.

Tramway Park Next

The loss leaves Collingwood with a clear task at Tramway Park next Friday afternoon against Sydney. West’s scoring streak gives the Magpies a forward option they can keep building around, but the defensive gaps that let Geelong to 17.14 will need to tighten quickly if the side wants to stay competitive in Round 8.