1. Another easy kill for the Magpies
Collingwood did what it was supposed to against the under-manned Suns, snapping a two-game skid with an easy win and keeping its spot in the top eight. While their pressure was impressive and their offensive spread a constant threat, the Magpies will get a better indication of where their 2015 fortunes lie against North Melbourne next week. Collingwood's five wins have come against teams outside the top eight – Brisbane Lions, St Kilda, Essendon, Carlton and the Suns – and there’s no doubt the Pies will be keen to prove themselves against more legitimate opposition.

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2. Quiet Cloke but Jesse jumps to the rescue
Despite Travis Cloke's huge size advantage over fourth-game opponent Jack Leslie, and all the talk surrounding his free kick count during the week, it was Jesse White that stole the show. Cloke was relatively quiet, kicking one goal (and for the record did not give or receive one free kick) and came up to the wing for many of his 13 disposals. With more space in the forward 50, White took advantage, kicking three goals in the second term and finishing with four for the match. He led at the ball well, marked strongly and kicked well, aside from one poor miss in the final term. 

GAMEBREAKER: Skipper shines in milestone match

3. Pendles celebrates his 200th in style
You wouldn't expect anything less and Scott Pendlebury did not disappoint in his 200th game, putting together another superb performance to orchestrate his team's win. The skipper started in the forward line and set the tone in the first quarter with his 11 disposals, two goals and five score involvements. He moved more on-ball as the match wore on and was his usual classy self, finishing with 35 disposals and three goals to be one of the game's most influential players. His third quarter sidestep of Adam Saad and cool finish off the left-boot from 35m summed up his super night.


4. Dixon dominates forward and Nicholls nails the ruck spot
On another grim night for Gold Coast there was a couple of positives for the Suns. Charlie Dixon was terrific in the forward line, with three goals in a six-minute burst during the second quarter momentarily bringing the game to life. The imposing Dixon finished with 4.2 to dominate his position. After being chosen as the primary ruckman ahead of Zac Smith, Tom Nicholls has also well and truly cemented his spot with a relentless four-quarter performance. Alex Sexton also shone as a defensive half-forward, blanketed Paul Seedsman, kicking a goal and setting up another for Brandon Matera.

5. Man of Steele leads a Magpies midfield romp
After missing six matches with a broken hand, Steele Sidebottom returned without missing a beat. Along with Pendlebury he was the core of a dominant – and deep – midfield. Sidebottom worked hard into the defensive half and was a great link to the midfield. His 32 touches – 19 in the decisive first half – were instrumental in the victory. Two off-season recruits - Travis Varcoe and Jack Crisp - also played arguably their best games since switching clubs. Varcoe's 29 touches were at 100 per cent efficiency, while Crisp had 27 and nine clearances.

Scott Pendlebury turned on his best for game 200. Picture: AFL Media