Conventional wisdom suggested there was no way on earth the reigning premier Collingwood would be 0-3 to start the season. But St.Kilda ensured it would be at least another week before Collingwood would win their first game of 2024, holding on despite a late flurry of goals to win by 15 points at the MCG. In a somewhat controversial finish, Jack Higgins booted a stunning 40m goal from what appeared to be beyond the boundary line, with the goalsneak's fourth major steadying the Saints after the Pies had kicked a quick three and put everyone on edge.