Post Match. Pies blow Blues away. All comments.

[DT]

First quarter and a half was very good but we didn’t put it all on the scoreboard.

I think we played a conserving brand of footy in the second half. We can play at different tempos and control the game in different ways which is a hallmark of a top team.

Darcy Cameron returning was big. Having him and Cox makes us much stronger.

[Jezza]

Fly's presser

Strong start in the first half and it seemed to be the difference in the end?

[JC Hartley]

The MCG saw Collingwood's evolving rivalry with Carlton continue on Sunday afternoon, and the Magpies were able to put the Blues to the sword early in the first half to set up their victory by 28 points. For the first two quarters, the Woods capitalised on their opportunities in front of goal, while diminishing Carlton's prospects of scoring substantially to open a game-high lead of 44 points, before scoring in the second half dried up between the two sides as the game drew to its inevitable conclusion.

Collingwood won their statistical categories from sources such as kicks by +1 (205 - 204), contested possessions were won by +4 (131 - 127), intercept possessions had a margin of +3 (74 - 71), while centre clearances were up by +4 ( 12 - 8 ), and Tackles Inside 50 were won narrowly by +2 (12 - 10). Marks went in favour of the Magpies by +14 (93 - 79), with uncontested marks claimed by +13 (79 - 66), while contested marks had a differential of +1 (14 - 13), and +4 for Marks Inside 50 (13 - 9). Carlton won their statistical markers from disposals by +22 (374 - 352), +23 for handballs (170 - 147), uncontested possessions were won by +22 (237 - 215), while clearances had a margin of +8 ( 38 - 30 ), and stoppage clearances had an advantage of + 12 ( 30 - 18 ). Both sides had stalemates in three categories. They were from hit-outs (30 each), tackles (57 apiece), and Inside 50s (all square at 51).

Josh Daicos (27 disposals @ 74%, 680 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 23 uncontested possessions, 18 kicks, 9 handballs, 9 marks, 4 tackles, 5 score involvements, 2 clearances, 3 Inside 50s, 3 Rebound 50s & 1 goal) started the game behind the ball in defence, before being shifted up to his customary role and position halfway during the first quarter. Josh covered plenty of ground to make himself a marking option for his teammates at half-back or on the wing, and gained significant territory from his kicks to give his team great field position.

Jordan De Goey (27 disposals @ 74%, 315 metres gained, 13 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 9 kicks, 18 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 7 score involvements, 5 clearances, 3 centre clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 5 Inside 50s) had his influence nullified, but still contributed to the outcome of the game with his contested ball work, clearances and forward entries.

Tom Mitchell (26 disposals @ 65%, 399 metres gained, 15 contested possessions, 11 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 14 kicks, 12 handballs, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 5 score involvements, 8 clearances, 4 centre clearances, 4 stoppage clearances & 3 Inside 50s) was one of many contributors in Collingwood's midfield, with contested possessions at a high level, clearance numbers were benefical, especially centre clearances, of which he provides a point of difference to how the team functions. Mitchell was then able to produce territory with his possessions, despite making glaring errors that he will work on before the North Melbourne game.

Steele Sidebottom (23 disposals @ 74%, 332 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 18 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 12 handballs, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 2 score involvements, 3 Inside 50s & 3 Rebound 50s) linked up transition or stoppage plays by releasing handpasses to teammates in a continuous motion, while looking to kick to a spare teammate or contest when it was time for him to execute under pressure.

Scott Pendlebury (21 disposals @ 71%, 291 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 18 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 9 handballs, 5 marks, 8 tackles, 2 goal assists, 6 score involvements, 2 clearances & 6 Inside 50s) maximised his impact with minimal possessions by creating goals or scoring opportunities for his team, while taking marks to maintain possession, and laying tackles to thwart any threat that Carlton may have posed on the contest.

Nick Daicos (27 disposals @ 78%, 412 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 19 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 15 handballs, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 3 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 2 Inside 50s & 8 Rebound 50s) was relatively quiet in the first half, before breathing life into his game in the last two quarters. Nick had a few stints in the midfield to get his hands on the ball, which didn't eventuate as freely as he may've liked. Once the Blues started missing goals frequently in the second half, Nick was able to use the ball from kick-ins and pump it long to a contest, where a mark or forced stoppage would occur every time.

John Noble (25 disposals @ 80%, 494 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 20 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 18 kicks, 7 handballs, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 6 score involvements & 6 Rebound 50s) generated significant drive from the last line of defence by running off his opponent to receive handballs and kick to his team's advantage coming out of defence. Noble is one of the key instigators in the team's ball movement when it is time to switch the ball, or looking for the corridor which opens up Collingwood's runners towards goal whenever Noble hits those targets.

Darcy Moore (25 disposals @ 84%, 359 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 17 intercept possessions, 17 kicks, 8 handballs, 12 marks, 6 contested marks, 4 tackles, 4 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 8 Rebound 50s) was the best and most influential player on the ground with his aerial talents saving Collingwood from conceding numerous goals, while maintaining possession accurately and effectively.

Will Hoskin-Elliott (16 disposals @ 62%, 422 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 13 kicks, 3 handballs, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements, 5 Inside 50s, 2 Rebound 50s & 1 goal) ran up to the wing from half-forward to take his marks and win his possesssions, from where he would conjure territory and forward entries to his teammates further afield to produce scoring opportunities.

Jamie Elliott (11 disposals @ 64%, 192 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 6 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 3 Tackles Inside 50, 5 score involvements, 3 Inside 50s & 1 goal) contributed without dominating. Elliott's tackling pressure kept him involved, while being a lead-up player at the footy with his marking, before chiming in with a goal in the second term.

Brody Mihocek (10 disposals @ 90%, 216 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 8 marks, 2 contested marks, 3 Marks Inside 50, 2 tackles, 2 Tackles Inside 50, 6 score involvements, 3 Inside 50s & 4 goals) was the pick of Collingwood's forwards with his vice-like grip on the ball with his marking, while converting every opportunity that came his way to set the game up for the Magpies.

Mason Cox (9 disposals @ 56%, 157 metres gained, 15 hit-outs, 4 contested possessions, 5 uncontested possessions, 7 kicks, 2 handballs, 6 marks, 3 Marks Inside 50, 3 score involvements & 1 goal) maintained his strong aerial presence by taking his marks when they were on offer, chipped in with some excellent ruck work, while ending the game by kicking Collingwood's last goal in the final quarter, which had become quite dour.

Beau McCreery (9 disposals @ 149 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 5 kicks, 4 handballs, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal assist, 4 score involvements & 1 goal) stayed busy by tackling with ferocity and intensity, got involved in a few scoring chains and all but snuffed out Carlton's fightback early in the final term with a calm snap from close range.

Collingwood's next game will be against North Melbourne on May 28 at Marvel Stadium. The Magpies will be celebrating two key milestones with Steele Sidebottom becoming the fourth player in Collingwood's history to play 300 games, while Mason Cox reaches his 100th game since debuting in 2016. North Melbourne are reeling after exceeding the interchange cap in the cruellest of losses against Sydney, so they will have a point to prove. The Woods will look at playing four quarters of the highest quality to overcome the Kangaroos and ensure that both Sidebottom and Cox enjoy a victory in their milestone games respectively.

[Uncle Jack]

[Uncle Jack]

[Uncle Jack]

[What'sinaname]

Watching how well backmen (for both teams) can read the play and take good intercept marks down back makes we wonder why forwards can't do the same?

[jonmac1954]

It's a different mindset what's.
A defender responds to a developing situation - reactionary.

A forward creates a situation - creativity.

[aus50ford]

Went to game as a late bonus as one of my daughters friends couldn't make it, sat GA up in level 4, (bloody cold up there)
Don't think I've ever been to a game where so many opposition supporters leave so early .... so funny

[Harrysz]

Damien, I predicted that Darcy Moore would be All-Australian captain 4 weeks ago.

[Harrysz]

INXS1988 - You're right about Leigh Montagna pumping up Carlton.He spent a full 5 minutes saying Carlton was still ok and would probably play finals. I don't think he mentioned Collingwood.

But them David King shot him down by saying that there is a chasm between Carlton and Collingwood. Montagna sat there sheepishly while king tore his argument to bits.

As for our win, any win against Carlton is a good win. Let's not be greedy.

[Ronnie McKeowns boots]

Anyone else think Fly seemed a bit cranky in the presser?

Maybe he didn't appreciate Sidey laughing at the Blues on camera.....

[mattdally]

Easy game. A nothing game. Carlton are such an ordinary side. They are one paced and have no game plan to speak of.
We did what we had to. It was probably the softest win of the season for us. Couldn't come at a better time. On to North.

[Pies2016]

I’m really enjoying our teams goal celebrations There’s so much praise for the players involved in goal assists and the backline is coming from 100 metres away to show some love. Thought the goal sharing and team first mentality on the weekend was top shelf. There’s no selfishness and everyone is looking for a better option in F50 rather than having the blinkers on. In particular, the change in DeGoeys decision making and selflessness has been dramatic.
It all falls into that 1% category but that can make all the difference when you’re up against the best of the rest, come September.

[23 YIPPEE!!!]

Any MRO from the game all I know that nick daicos may be fined tim Watson said after that tummy jab he may be fined.
Was a frustrating day for Carlton I saw it in the supporters as well nothing went right and was behind all day long.
Clinical win by the pies.
On to north.