COLLINGWOOD will be without Beau McCreery for the final-round clash against Essendon after receiving a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle in Friday night's loss to Brisbane.

McCreery was charged after slamming Lion Darcy Wilmot into the Marvel Stadium turf during the third quarter of the Pies' 24-point defeat.

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Magpies faithful find voice after Beau's tackle deemed dangerous

Collingwood fans let their feelings be known after Beau McCreery is pinged for this tackling action on Darcy Wilmot

Published on Aug 18, 2023

The Match Review Officer graded the incident as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, drawing a one-game suspension.

Wilmot appeared to suffer no ill effects from the tackle and played out the game.

It means McCreery will be available for the Pies' first final.