Collingwood interim coach Robert Harvey said he was thrilled his young team got a taste of winning in what has been a lean campaign this season.
He said leaders like Brodie Grundy (one goal and 22 disposals) stood up in the absence of skipper Scott Pendlebury.
He was also full of praise for Steele Sidebottom, who captained the team on Saturday and starred with 33 touches and a goal.
“I think he enjoyed [having the captaincy]. We’ll share those duties as we go, but in the end he looked like he just really enjoyed his footy,” Harvey said.
“He’s relishing that opportunity to lead those young guys and that’s good to see. And it’s good to see him get a bit more reward with the ball as well.”
Saturday’s clash was Jeremy Howe’s first AFL game since recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in round five.
