Saturday's nail-biting win over Port Adelaide saw Collingwood extend their winning run to 10 games, but there was another lengthy streak that was snapped in the process.

The victory saw the Magpies secure their finals berth for 2022 and further strengthen their stance as a top-four contender one year on from a 17th-placed finish.

The players and coaches took a moment after the match to let the feeling sink in, with Craig McRae's side now turning their attention to a Friday night matchup with Melbourne.

But in the aftermath of Collingwood's 14th win of the season, skipper Scott Pendlebury was among six players, including four Magpies, to gain scrutiny of the Match Review Officer.

Taylor Adams and Jack Ginnivan were both hit with $1000 sanctions for their involvement in a first-quarter melee, while Rising Star favourite Nick Daicos collected his first charge in his career.

Stunningly, Pendlebury's rough conduct charge for a bump on Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper was also his first reportable offence since stepping foot into the league.

In his 352nd match in black and white, Pendlebury collected his first fine by the MRO, ending an astonishing run and the veteran's clean record.

"It's my first fine ever," he toldย Triple Mย on Monday.

"My first ever reportable offence ever. [I've] never been suspended.

"Ruined that clean reputation."

The 34-year-old was handed a $2000 fine, lowered from $3000 with an early plea, for his hit on Powell-Pepper, with Pendlebury able to see the funny side of his first ever sanction.

"I'll pass the hat around when I get into training today and see if the boys will chip in. It was $3000 down to $2000, but I'll tell the boys it's $3000," Pendlebury joked.

Having avoided suspension, the Magpies skipper will be free to feature in Friday night's mouth-watering clash with Melbourne at the MCG, with an 11th win on the cards for Collingwood as they ramp up their run to September.

Pendlebury reflected on the post-game celebrations after Saturday's win, but stressed the task at hand this week - the club's first Friday match since their most recent loss in Round 9 to the Bulldogs - will be critical to their premiership prospects.

"We've put ourselves in a really good spot," he said. "We've qualified for finals, which we took a moment after the game to acknowledge. We've ticked that box.

"It's a good achievement for our group, and we just want to come back to the process and get ready for Melbourne.

"We haven't played a Friday night game for a long time. So [we're] looking forward to getting under the bright lights and giving the Demons a crack, who were really impressive over in Perth.

"No matter who we play, it's always been sort of tough, close games. I think our average winning margin the last 10 weeks is six points.

Scott Pendlebury and Josh Daicos during the 2022 AFL Round 1 match between St Kilda and Collingwood (Photo by Cameron Grimes / Zero Digital Media)

"I feel like we've got more than enough experience in close games. It'd be nice to win one by five or six goals and have that pulse lower a little bit late in games, but that's not our story."

The Magpies have flourished in McRae's maiden season at the helm, with a positive for the Victorian powerhouse being no one player has stood above the rest.

Pendlebury said a balance of experience and spritely youth has been a major factor in their rise up the ranks in 2022.

"We've got a great balance. Like Jack Ginnvian, Nick Daicos, Isaac Quaynor, John Noble. Youth and experience, and we feed off each other," Pendlebury said.

"They provide a lot of the excitement. The senior guys try and provide the calm heads in tough situations, but we bounce off each other.

"We're playing a different brand of footy and we're enjoying it. We've got some confidence and belief in what we do.

"That's always a big part of going into every season. If you can get confidence in what you do, it can take you really far.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Magpies head coach Craig McRae talks to his players during the round eight AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

"We're not looking too far ahead and we've loved every week to be honest, it feels like the season's flown by.

"It's crazy how quick it goes. We're just enjoying the ride."

The Magpies' run home won't get any easier following their Round 21 bout with the Demons, with Collingwood scheduled to face Sydney at the SCG before returning to the MCG in a season-ending clash with rivals Carlton.

With a finals berth secure, strong results to end their home and away campaign will see the Magpies land a top four finish, while the minor premiership is still within reach.