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Resurgent Collingwood are one win away from a remarkable grand final berth after beating Fremantle by 20 points to charge into a preliminary final for the third time in five years.
Four unanswered first-quarter goals set the Magpies up for a 11.13 (79) to 9.5 (59) semi-final victory that booked a final-four date with Sydney at the SCG.
The victory, headlined by Jordan De Goey's outstanding midfield display in front of 90,612 at the MCG, adds another layer to Collingwood's unlikely rise from 17th to the top four under new coach Craig McRae.
Jordan De Goey delivered a superb performance as Collingwood beat Fremantle 11.13 (79) to 9.5 (59) in the semi-final at the MCG
De Goey (24 touches, six clearances and 12 score involvements) starred alongside Jack Crisp (two goals, 24 disposals and six clearances).
Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore marshalled a well-drilled defence while Jack Ginnivan kicked three goals.
'We're here to win it, we are,' McRae said after the game.
'One more game and you're in a grand final.
De Goey remains integral to Collingwood's hopes of reaching a Grand Final in coach Craig McRae's (right) first season in charge
'We're here to win this thing and
