Tigers-Magpies AFLW clash halted by lightning

The match was initially delayed for 15 minutes, before officials decided it would be put off indefinitely.

Richmond led 3.3 to 1.1 at half-time, with Ellie McKenzie outstanding.

McKenzie kicked two goals from eight disposals in the first half, while Collingwood's Lauren Butler marked her long-awaited return from injury with a goal.

The Tigers went through an equally bizarre situation last year when a snake on the field delayed the start of a clash with GWS at Blacktown.

The start of the Magpies' semi-final clash with Adelaide in November 2022 was delayed because of lightning.