Pre Match. Pies v. Cats. All comments.

[BazBoy]

With speculation arising on selection no one has suggested Atu go out —and I agree
He played like it was his 50th AFL game let alone 1st one—his handling of the ball and very quick realisation where to dish it off is rare in one so inexperienced

[Piesnchess]

I utterly loathe this arrogant mob of handbag tossers. Most of their wins are at home, that little shithole they master so well, and notice that nearly all their victories are engineered by the old fab five, sellwood, ablett, hawkins, dangermouse, and taylor, if you hold their oldies brigade, that they rely so heavily on, you can beat em. Dunno what they will do when those older players all retire at bout the same time, hope they are stuffed for years.

We can take these handbags Cats , wet or dry, Woods by 17 points.

[Piesnchess]

[glasseyevfx]

I like the confidence but I think this game more a problem than the hawks. The geelong veterans might have lost a yard or two but what they do know is how to slow the play to suit them and win a ground ball. I think Grundy will be more important this week than other games. We win if we can control the clearances.
Looking forward to see how our young ones stand up to the old elites - will they take them on or fall to their game play?
Should be a good game.

[simon tonna]

One thing the cats do so well at is haulting our handball and link up play with deft little hands that knocks the ball away. They do this all day long as their usually second to the ball. It's there play of rope the dope.
There a well drilled team a n d we need to be hard on dangers every step. Oh and keep dawkins to zero for a good laugh.
This will be a serious contest in the rain. I'll probably won't watch it as I hate the game of rugby union.
Cats 14 pies 9

[Sicks Bux]

Huge game this. Lose it and we're struggling again. Win it and we're flying.

[Bucks5]

[Pies4shaw]

That's probably just an interim return date. It is most unlikely that the two would be charged in July and tried in October.

[Mossi]

[5 from the wing on debut]

Degoey's court date is scheduled for 30 October. Right on time to disrupt our preparations for finals, ey?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-04/collingwood-star-jordan-de-goey-charged-with-indecent-assault/12422976[/quote]

Not really.

That date will only be a mention date. His bail will be extended and the case will be heard about a year later.

[Lazza]

[quote="Piesnchess"

YOU TWO blokes make far, far too much commonsense. [/quote]

😂 That’s respect coming from a poster like you Piesnchess. 😊 Thank you

[watt price tully]

Collingwood seems to over use the ball quite a bit. On a dry day then we aren’t exposed. On a wet day with pressure Collingwood’s over handling of the ball has been exposed by good teams like Richmond and GWS. This year we were also exposed by Essendon.

I just hope Bucks and the team have plans in place to deal with the wet.

Out: Kelly, Brown and Cox (if raining)
In: JDG, Appleby and Daicos or Thomas

[Piesnchess]

We do have great depth now, so thats fantastic, if we lose key players, ala De Goey, Sidey, Howe, we have others to step up into the breech.

[Presti35]

I can't see many changed this week, after the positive outcome for Atu and IQ last week. JDG will come straight back in for Kelly and the rest may depend on the results of a fitness test.

Injury Concerns:
Josh Daicos (Ankle), Jamie Elliott (Shin) and Matt Scharenberg (Ribs) will all undergo fitness tests this week. As we know Will Kelly (Elbow) will be a forced change.

POSSIBLE INS:
Jordan DeGoey - Will come straight back in.

Josh Daicos - Missed last week with an ankle issue. Will undergo a fitness test and if he passes, will be available. Do we rest him the extra week or play him straight away?

Brayden Sier - Has been very good in the past three practice games. Can he and Wills play in the same midfield? Or does Wills make way for him?

John Noble - One of the best on ground in the practice match last week. Has been the emergency for both games since being dropped. Will be an emergency again if not named.

UNLIKELY INS:
Ben Reid - Came back a little bit earlier than expected and played in the last two scratch matches. Has been amongst the goal kickers, but I'd be amazed if he was considered for a wet night in Perth.

Flynn Appleby - Again, his name has been mentioned as being in good form in the practice games. He has also been amongst the goal kickers. But I cant see who makes way for him right now.

Josh Thomas - Has been a little unlucky. Thought he was a massive chance last week with Daicos and DeGoey out. Has been in the emergencies, but cant find too much info on his form in the practice games. With JDG back in and Daicos close, it'll be an unlikely call up. Might depend on Elliotts shin complaint.

Darcy Cameron - Can't see it happening. I think Bucks will persist with Cox over Cameron right now.

Jack Madgen - Has been a handy back up. The back six have been playing great in recent weeks. Yes we still miss Howe, but Madgen may only be considered if the 'Berg doesn't pass his fitness test.

[glasseyevfx]