A chance encounter with a Collingwood player has only highlighted why you shouldn’t read too much into pre-season form, says Matthew Lloyd.

The Magpies have been one of the much-hyped sides heading into the AFL season, but only just managed to shake off Hawthorn in their practice match encounter on Friday night.

But an unexpected chat with a Collingwood player on Monday may have laid an explanation as to why for Lloyd.

Press PLAY below to hear Lloydy explain