When Jamie Elliott gets the ball inside 50 late in a close game, you can just about put a goal in the book.

Collingwood has been the indisputable king of the close finish since Craig McRae took the helm in 2022 and Jamie Elliott has been the poster-boy of the trademark moments.

For a generation he has delivered a burgeoning package of memorable moments, standing up when it matters most.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Lachie Schultz (left) and Jamie Elliott of the Magpies celebrate during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on September 04, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Lachie Schultz (left) and Jamie Elliott of the Magpies celebrate during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on September 04, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

4Brisbane v Collingwood, Round 3 2024

The grand final rematch on Brisbane's home turf. Collingwood led the Lions by 20 points at the last change, but the Lions kicked three of the first four goals of the last quarter to close to within nine. Enter Jamie Elliott, who kicked a pair of clutch majors inside two minutes of game time. First he crunched Dayne Zorko in a tackle, won a holding-the-ball free kick and converted the set shot from just inside 50. Then from the Pies' next foray forward, he used his speed to get separation on the lead, and ran around from 40 metres out to convert a checkside. His goals put the game out of reach for the Lions and consigned them to a 0-3 start.

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