Practice Match, 1978
Collingwood vs Melbourne
Saturday March 18
Venue: MCG
Attendance: Unknown
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| Collingwood | 5.6 | 12.8 | 21.10 | 25.12.162 |
| Melbourne | 3.4 | 7.11 | 10.15 | 12.28.100 |
Collingwood win by 62 points
Goalkickers: Steven Smith 6, Barry Tippett 2, Henry Coles 1, Peter Johnston 1, Chris Woodman 1, John Sparks 1
Team selection proved controversial when Laurie Fowler, recovering from an off-season knee injury, was asked to play with the Reserves. He refused, calling the club the day before to retire. He didn't play but was convinced to return during the next week.
Best were Baker, Smith and Johnston
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