Collingwood dominated from the first minute against Richmond in a 26-point win at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

Veteran Scott Pendlebury kicked the opening goal, and the Tigers never threatened thereafter in the 14.9 (93) to 9.13 (67) contest. 

Dan McStay underlined his importance to Collingwood with a three-goal performance while Nick and Josh Daicos dominated with 42 and 32 disposals respectively.

The last-placed Tigers lost Tim Taranto to a back injury in the third term and were well beaten in a sixth consecutive defeat.

Jayden Short (25 disposals), Nick Vlastuin (23), Daniel Rioli (25) and Nathan Broad (26) never stopped trying.

Before Sunday's contest, Tom Brown had never kicked an AFL goal. After Sunday's contest, he now has three to his name. 

On an afternoon where goals were hard to come by, the 18-gamer was dangerous in front of goals, and his teammates' celebrations showed just how much they valued his contributions.

Collingwood's superior ball movement and efficiency in attack led to a 6.2 to 2.2 advantage at quarter-time.

That grew marginally during the second quarter before the Magpies took complete control after the main break, posting the first three goals of the third term.

Richmond used Liam Baker, briefly, and young forward Seth Campbell on Daicos, slowing the prolific midfielder a little.

But the Pies' playmaker still had an influence as Collingwood finished off a strong performance.

COLLINGWOOD 6.2 9.5 13.8 14.9 (93)
RICHMOND 2.2 5.4 6.9 9.13 (67)

GOALS
Collingwood: McStay 3, Hilll 2, Schultz 2, Hoskin-Elliott 2, Cameron, Lipinski, Long, Pendlebury
Richmond: Brown 3, Campbell, McIntosh, Banks, Koschitzke, Prestia

BEST
Collingwood: N.Daicos, J.Daicos, Bytel, Pendlebury
Richmond: Broad, Rioli, Bolton, Vlastuin

INJURIES
Collingwood: None
Richmond: Taranto (back)

SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Lachie Sullivan replaced Scott Pendlebury (tactical) in the fourth quarter
Richmond: Thomson Dow replaced Tim Taranto (back) in the third quarter