Malthouse praised the playing group for sticking to its structures for the entire match.
Collingwood narrowly won each of the first three quarters to build a nine-point lead by the final change, before running out easy winners in the end.
``I think the bonus of this win is that we know Brisbane is very capable of winning games of football here,’’ he said.
``They’re a young redeveloped side so to come up here and go away from them and put pressure on the scoreboard late in the game just gives our blokes a shot of confidence.
``After last week (loss to the Western Bulldogs) we faded away and didn’t stick with our structure for as long as we’d like, today, outside of some patchy work, we stuck to the structure and the boys are happy and the win is a bonus on top of the fact they played disciplined footy.
``Just when you thought they’d get on top, we’d answer quickly, but it was one of those games where goals came quickly and then none would come at all.
``We had 11 goal kickers and they had six, that doesn’t mean we were better but we spread it pretty well.’’
Malthouse praised late inclusion Guy Richards in the ruck, saying his work at the stoppages against towering Lion Jamie Charman was terrific.
This allowed Josh Fraser to go forward and kick two vital goals.
The Collingwood coach was also lavish in his praise of Tarkyn Lockyer who chalked up 31 disposals.
He said the tireless Lockyer was one of the hardest workers he had seen on and off the field, and compared his influence around Collingwood to that of Simon Black at Brisbane.
``Not in the same class, but for us he does a similar role, not the clearances, but the work ethic and how he brings other players in,’’ Malthouse said.
He also said the development of youngsters like Dale Thomas by playing them in a number of positions was helping the club long term.
``I think today’s football is so structured we tend to box players,’’ he said.
``One of my goals here at Collingwood is to play the young players. I’d like to give players an opportunity to play a variety of spots and that’s significant … we can’t afford to box them up.’’
Malthouse said the six day break before Collingwood’s next match would not be a factor in its performance.
