Post Match. Pies dump Dees. All comments.

[Magpietothemax]

[schuey07]

[DT]

Another four quarter performance. Next match is against my most hated club and our recent nemesis, GWS. It will be a great test. gws has the Dogs next week.

[pietillidie]

[jatsad]

Did we win today? Watching Footy Classified, you wouldn’t have thought so.
All about Melbourne’s issues. Made we want to vomit.

And the sooner they get rid of that bullfrog Hutcheson, the better.

[pietillidie]

And perfect to win on the bye to cap off a great month. Every good coach would've wanted that, and this fella can coach.

[piedys]

[RudeBoy]

A wonderful victory, built on a ferocious attack on the ball and on opponents. It's how the Collingwood of old used to play. The great thing is that our young guns are proving themselves up to the task, and allowing our seasoned players to play their role, without us having to rely on a De Goey or Pendles to win the game for us.

I admit I was wrong a few weeks back when I declared Cox's career over. That was possibly the best 4 quarter game he has ever played - even better than the 2018 Prelim. When he is in that sort of form, it lifts the whole side and makes us a 4 or 5 goal better team. By my reckoning he has now strung together 4 good games together, the most ever! If he can keep that up, then there is no limit as to what we can achieve THIS YEAR!

McCreery is just about my favourite player now. There's more than a touch of Millane about him, but he is quicker! He may have been recruited as a forward, but his future is clearly as a raging bull midfielder.

As for Checkers, he deserves a hefty pay rise, not just for his output in marks and goals, but for the physical pressure he absorbs, allowing others to benefit. He's pure class.

Make no mistake Nicksters, forget about all your previous predictions. Today's win has stamped us not just as a potential finalist, but as a genuine Flag contender. For those who thought we were at least 3 years away from contending, think again. We will only get better and stronger as the season progresses. Go Pies!

[Woods Of Ypres]

always enjoy beating these tweed-wearing toffs, they can choke on their quail and cucumber sandwiches

[piedys]

[Piesnchess]

Just watched the replay, and i reckon, that second half is the best second half of football we have played in at least four seasons, against real, high quality match hardened Opponent, the Premiers no less. We were friggin awesome post half time, at one stage we kicked nine goals to Melbs one, unreal, and our new Coach is a bloody genius.

[JC Hartley]

An enthralling encounter transpired on Queen's Birthday, where Collingwood overpowered the reigning premiers Melbourne by 26 points. The opening term saw the Magpies come out of the gates but could not convert any of their 5 shots at goal during the first term, while the Demons put a little bit of scoreboard pressure on to take a lead of 14 points at quarter time. The second quarter was evenly fought with the Woods staying in touch by winning the quarter by 6 points to reduce the deficit to 8 points heading into the main break. A similar pattern of performance from both sides ensued to the point where Collingwood finished the quarter with momentum and were within 2 points of Melbourne at three quarter time. From there, the Pies got their kicking boots on and produced an inspiring culmination of the game to convert every shot at goal without a behind in the final quarter which was tremendous, considering the number of opportunities that Collingwood had squandered early on, and had the mental fortitude to overcome those missed chances by ensuring that passage of play did not result in failure and defeat. What the Magpies did next after quarter time, allowed them to be in a position to win by chipping away over the following two quarters before making their move in the final term to prevail as victors.

Collingwood won their statistical categories from contested possessions by +12 (144 - 132), hit-outs had a margin of +4 (28 - 24), while clearances were won by +6 ( 34 - 28 ), with stoppage clearances up by +13 (27 - 14). Contested marks had an advantage of +11 (18 - 7), +6 for Marks Inside 50 (12 - 6), and Inside 50s were won narrowly by +2 (54 - 52). Melbourne dominated the stat sheet in most key indicators from sources such as disposals by +25 (405 - 380), kicks were up by +13 (234 - 221), handballs were won by +12 (171 - 159), while uncontested possessions had a differential of +33 (264 - 231), and centre clearances were won convincingly by +7 (14 - 7). Tackles had a gap of +10 (61 - 51), Tackles Inside 50 had a margin of +4 ( 12 - 8 ), while marks went Melbourne's way by +8 (103 - 95), and uncontested marks were up by +19 (96 - 77).

Jack Crisp (29 disposals @ 83%, 431 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 19 uncontested possessions, 8 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 16 handballs, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 2 goal assists, 6 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 6 Inside 50s, 2 Rebound 50s & 1 goal) generated great drive and direction through the midfield by accumulating enough quality possessions to move the ball forward or out of traffic at every opportunity and give his team territory.

Jordan De Goey (22 disposals @ 68%, 362 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 10 kicks, 12 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 4 score involvements, 6 clearances, 3 centre clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) did his damage at clearances where he was able to clear the ball quite regularly and was equally busy in the clinches to win his own ball. De Goey looked to move the ball forward as often as possible even if the score involvements and Inside 50s numbers were below to what we normally anticipate and expect from De Goey.

Scott Pendlebury (21 disposals @ 71%, 437 metres gained, 20 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 8 score involvements & 4 Inside 50s) spent the bulk of his time in the midfield once again, where he ensured each of his possessions had purpose to the team's cause, by firstly providing territory with his ball use, and secondly, creating scoring chains from stoppages and transition which Pendlebury has been doing for years.

Mason Cox (21 disposals @ 57%, 407 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 11 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 9 hit-outs, 16 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 3 contested marks, 2 Marks Inside 50, 2 tackles, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50s & 1 goal) turned the game in the third term with a team-lifting goal that got the team going. Cox was stupendous at plucking marks everywhere especially in defence during the third term, where he snaffled two intercept marks. In totality, Cox provided a contest at every opportunity, held most of his marks, and got busy winning the ball at ground level to accumulate a career-high in disposals where Cox looked to move the ball on at all costs, irrespective of any errors being made.

Taylor Adams (20 disposals @ 70%, 232 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 11 handballs, 4 tackles, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances & 3 Inside 50s) made an effort to reduce his skill errors, which he did very well. Adams stuck to his strengths of winning the contested ball, tackling pressure and clearances and keeping his decision-making relatively simple considering the decisions Adams has been making in recent weeks.

Patrick Lipinski (18 disposals @ 56% 280 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 12 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 4 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 3 Rebound 50s) struggled to get going in the first three quarters, but he was able to lift at the right time in the final term, which coincided with the team's dominance to come out on top and bounce back.

Josh Daicos (18 disposals @ 72%, 317 metres gained, 9 contested possessions, 9 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 9 kicks, 9 handballs, 2 marks, 2 goal assists, 5 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances & 5 Inside 50s) started slowly before getting stuck into his work in the second half, especially in the last quarter where Josh was up and around the ball, where Josh created two goals that closed out the contest with majors to Crisp and Elliott. Josh Daicos spent two to three quarters on the wing before going forward to take Hoskin Elliott's position in a direct swap.

Darcy Cameron (15 disposals @ 80%, 12 contested possessions, 3 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 19 hit-outs, 6 kicks, 9 handballs, 3 marks, 2 contested marks, 5 tackles, 4 score involvements, 3 clearances & 2 stoppage clearances) competed strongly in the ruck to give his midfield opportunities from stoppages, and occasionally from centre bounces. Cameron also demonstrated a will to tackle with intent. With Mason Cox dominating the airways, Cameron did not need to take as many marks, but still made sure he competed at each aerial contest.

Nick Daicos (33 disposals @ 79%, 436 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 23 uncontested possessions, 9 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 17 handballs, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 4 score involvements, 3 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 5 Rebound 50s) put in another defensive masterclass by accumulating possessions that went forward to the team's advantage. Nick showed tremendous poise and composure at all times when the Demons kept pumping the ball forward where Nick often came to Collingwood's rescue to create stability behind the ball.

Brayden Maynard (25 disposals @ 76%, 324 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 12 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 9 handballs, 4 marks, 2 contested marks, 4 tackles, 3 Inside 50s & 3 Rebound 50s) won enough of the ball to be damaging when it truly mattered. Maynard looked to kick long to contests or to advantage from defence as often as possible, while looking to push higher up the ground to see if any of Collingwood's forwards could take marks from his booming left foot, which did not eventuate.

John Noble (18 disposals @ 72%, 376 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 8 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 7 handballs, 2 marks, 2 score involvements & 5 Rebound 50s) overcame errors to produce run and carry as the game progressed. Noble also looked to intercept anything that came his way, which he did really well.

Isaac Quaynor (16 disposals @ 81%, 424 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 4 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 Inside 50s & 5 Rebound 50s) combined run and carry with penetrating kicks from defence that often found targets. Quaynor contributed excellently to the team's ball movement by producing territory from his possessions as often as possible.

Darcy Mooore (14 disposals @ 79%, 240 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 10 intercept possessions, 9 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 3 contested marks & 3 Rebound 50s) displayed his aerial dominance in marking contests and kept his ball use relatively simple.

Nathan Murphy (9 disposals @ 67%, 202 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 7 kicks, 2 handballs, 4 marks, 2 contested marks, 2 score involvements & 6 Rebound 50s) backed in his aerial judgement and provided continuous rebound out of defence.

Jeremy Howe (9 disposals @ 78%, 217 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 7 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 5 kicks, 4 handballs, 5 marks, 2 score involvements & 4 Rebound 50s) provided defensive cover behind the ball to fold back and take intercept marks, while contributing to the ball movement from defence.

Will Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals @ 65%, 300 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 1 goal assist, 5 score involvements, 3 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 3 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) spent most of his time up forward before swapping with Josh Daicos on the wing in the second half, and proved very effective at winning his own ball, while producing territory with each possession.

Jamie Elliott (19 disposals @ 58%, 129 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 10 handballs, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 Tackles Inside 50, 1 goal assist, 8 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 3 goals) burst to life in the second half, where he converted all of his goals. Elliott also contributed heavily to scoring chains to prove his worth to his team when he wasn't kicking goals himself.

Brody Mihocek (16 disposals @ 81%, 302 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 11 kicks, 5 handballs, 10 marks, 5 contested marks, 6 Marks Inside 50, 7 score involvements, 4 Inside 50s & 4 goals) proved to be the focal point up forward where he took plenty of marks up forward, and clunked contested marks at will. Importantly, Mihocek was able to go back and convert his opportunities. This game was one of Mihocek's best ever matches for Collingwood.

Beau McCreery (13 disposals @ 85%, 360 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 8 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 2 Tackles Inside 50, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 5 Inside 50s & 1 goal) was highly effective with his ball use, pressure without the ball was very good and chimed in with an important goal during the third term.

Jack Ginnivan (8 disposals @ 50%, 176 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 6 kicks, 2 handballs, 2 marks, 3 score involvements & 1 goal) had an almost game in the first half. Ginnivan wasted his first two shots early in the opening term, before opening Collingwood's account during the second term with his only goal for the game. Ginnivan went missing for the rest of the game.

Oliver Henry (5 disposals @ 80%, 207 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 3 uncontested possessions, 5 kicks, 3 marks, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 1 goal) may not have had a great game, but he was able to take a mark up forward in the final term and convert a goal that ensured that the Magpies would not be headed for the remainder of the game.

Collingwood's next game will be against GWS Giants on June 26 at the MCG. The Giants have caused many issues to the Magpies over the last 5 years, where Collingwood have only beaten GWS once during that time. Time for a giant victory and snap the losing streak against GWS that has been active for three consecutive seasons. Collingwood's last victory against GWS was the 2nd Semi Final at the MCG in 2018.

[piedys]

have Fuxfooty 504 blaring in the background, the game is on replay.

Suppose I could force myself to sit through it again lol....

[Piesnchess]

[Pep]

Currently in sunny Croatia lapping up the win with beer or three!

Kayo doesn't work over here, so was kept up to date by the afl app my nrother over messenger and the of course The Nicksters!!

What a month of being a Collingwood supporter!! After the Tigs ad Dogs games I thought that there is a bit to work out still.
But now after the last 4 games... Woweee look at the potential when there is buy in from the whole team!!

Where we a bit lucky with the Deees outs (Tmac and May)?? Maybe, but that's their problem lol.

Coxy, always liked you, well done, after our Lions game, thought the writing was on the wall, credit to you big fella, just fantastic. Just like with any player, consistency is key.
Checkers just keeps on delivering and loving Elliot and Henry combo around him.
What a jet Beau is, can see big upside with him.
Could mention more, but just a great team win.

Love a Queens Bday win as half there is a divide of Collingwood and Deeeees fans in the extended family.
Love sending a "Pies deeeeestroy the deeeees at the 'G' text!!

I was all for a bottom 6 finish for draft picks, but maybe we trade them for for proven players to improve depth now? Or do we still have the eye for a longer game?