Unofficial Preview Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Preliminary Final vs. Sydney Swans, Saturday 17/09, 4:45pm, SCG

[Deleted member 133504]

I stand corrected

We have beaten Essendon in a twilight fixture in 2013 by 13 goals as well Pablo…

Flogging Essendon by Twilight (to the tune of Sailor Moon)

I remember that day, because I was being heckled by Essendon fans outside my food stall at work. They seem to disappear after half time. I wonder why

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Sure it’s not so the fans can get back to Collingwood before midnight? Bit unfair we have to even play there, should be at the MCG.

Not at all. If we wanted home state advantage then we needeD to win the QF.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

No other ball sports. Baseball is another with different sized fields, as far as the outfield goes.

Cricket, polo , golf, baseball, softball, real (royal) tennis…….

 

[soreplums]

Kreuger in
bianco sub

bianco plays gf

 

[ThePhantom777]

Carmichael and Bianco swap for mine. JC could kick a goal or two.

 

[Professor Knowall]

Dump all the expansion teams to 12 team comp and have a 24 round draw...

That would require playing 2 teams thrice.

 

[magpies42]

Dump all the expansion teams to 12 team comp and have a 24 round draw.
Even then comes finals you have inequity unless you ignore profits and play at the winners home ground.

I’d be making them play each team twice even with the current numbers, develop a squad mentality…that way every player on the list needs to pull their weight…watch the game slow down and become watchable, more contested and less about sprinting up and down the field. AFL would kill all the other sports consuming all the talent.

 

[manicpie]

Kreuger in
bianco sub

bianco plays gf

I have a feeling we might go that way. We need some muscle up forward and Sydney aren't that tall in defence, make them defend

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

That would require playing 2 teams thrice.

Maths not his strong suit

 

[swoop42]

While I still think we're a genuine 50/50 chance against Sydney that loss to Geelong is getting more painful by the day.

We gave up our best opportunity to win the flag and now we'll have to do it the hard way.

 

[davywap]

I don't understand the anti-Bianco sentiment going on, no change for me.

Brisbane showed last week that things can turn around very quickly, after they beat the Dees in a final away 3 weeks after getting belted by them at home.

Hopefully we do the same after our defeat to the Swans a few weeks back.

 

[Matt_352]

While I still think we're a genuine 50/50 chance against Sydney that loss to Geelong is getting more painful by the day.

We gave up our best opportunity to win the flag and now we'll have to do it the hard way.

We have a great opportunity still

 

[davywap]

While I still think we're a genuine 50/50 chance against Sydney that loss to Geelong is getting more painful by the day.

We gave up our best opportunity to win the flag and now we'll have to do it the hard way.

Since the pre-finals bye was introduced the advantage of winning the qualifying final has been diminished.

 

[IlovethePies]

While I still think we're a genuine 50/50 chance against Sydney that loss to Geelong is getting more painful by the day.

We gave up our best opportunity to win the flag and now we'll have to do it the hard way.

TBH, I think that as things have turned out, we are actually in a better position now, rather than having won against Geelong in the QF. Given that we defeated freo so comprehensively, having played a tough, brilliant final against them and emerging without injury, this has raised our self belief to new levels. This, I think, is even better than if we had defeated Geelong, paradoxically. Had we won that game, we would have sat out the week, passively and not unleashing the physical energy and therefore the self belief.
Our chances of winning the flag have actually been improved by:
a) losing to Geelong by a wafer thin margin, which actually enraged us and enhanced our confidence levels
b) defeating Fremantle in such a comprehensive and constricting manner.
We go forward against the Swans, match hardened, and with consummate belief.
Go Pies.

 

[Capital Magpie]

TBH, I think that as things have turned out, we are actually in a better position now, rather than having won against Geelong in the QF. Given that we defeated freo so comprehensively, having played a tough, brilliant final against them and emerging without injury, this has raised our self belief to new levels. This, I think, is even better than if we had defeated Geelong, paradoxically. Had we won that game, we would have sat out the week, passively and not unleashing the physical energy and therefore the self belief.
Our chances of winning the flag have actually been improved by:
a) losing to Geelong by a wafer thin margin, which actually enraged us and enhanced our confidence levels
b) defeating Fremantle in such a comprehensive and constricting manner.
We go forward against the Swans, match hardened, and with consummate belief.
Go Pies.

Agree, well said except I prefer "......which actually energised us...."

 

[3rdMan]

I agree as well. Assuming we are fully fit, the extra game may have helped us. Certainly gave Jordy the opportunity to further build his form.

Clearly though, playing Brisbane at the MCG over Sydney away is a much better proposition.

Impossible to know from the outside which teams needed the rest and which would be better for the extra run. We all know that since the pre finals bye was introduced the QF winners have no longer had a monopoly on prelim wins.

I feel Swans in Sydney is the toughest possible option, even Geelong would be better, but we are a serious chance and our season says we'll give it a massive crack. No one's considering it, but I think Geelong are vulnerable against Brisbane. I think they're the team most likely to suffer from the time off and their midfield is a weakness.

 

[Think Goodly]

Mason Cox

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Mason Cox

Age

33

Ht

211cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.7

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

3.5

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.2

4star

D

6.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

2.3

2star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.8

5star

for BOG - as a large contingent of his family are flying in from Texas!

 

[Doc1763]

Mason Cox for BOG - as a large contingent of his family are flying in from Texas!

The Club should buy them a house out here, and Eddie can fly them out on his private jet.

 

[jmac70]

Mason Cox for BOG - as a large contingent of his family are flying in from Texas!

If this happens we are into the Grand Final.

 

[Hot_Pies_2019]

Mason Cox for BOG - as a large contingent of his family are flying in from Texas!

Cox loves a prelim. Watch him clunk 4.

 

[Sterg237]

I don’t think they should bring in another key position player (I.e. Krueger).

This game will be won and lost in the midfield. Pressure around the ball from both teams has been immense all year. Most entries will likely be chaos balls. And when we do get a clean entry opportunity, have to lower the eyes and avoid the McCartin bros.

Would prefer to keep Bianco on the wing and Josh Daicos

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Josh Daicos

Age

25

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.6

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.3

3star

D

16.2

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.5

4star

CL

1.5

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

in the centre. He played really well in there in round 22, and in the Semi. His clean hands will be crucial.

 

[Anzacday]

No pressure on us apparently…

Not as much prelim pressure on Magpies, says Mason Cox; Dangerfield says broadcast rights deal wouldn’t be $4.5bn without AFLW

Collingwood’s big game specialist Mason Cox says he is relaxed ahead of the upcoming clash with Sydney, but wonders whether the remaining contenders feel the same. Meanwhile, Patrick Dangerfield has spoken of the AFLW’s place in the bumper new TV rights deal.

www.theage.com.au

 

[KinderSmock]

No pressure on us apparently…

Not as much prelim pressure on Magpies, says Mason Cox; Dangerfield says broadcast rights deal wouldn’t be $4.5bn without AFLW

Collingwood’s big game specialist Mason Cox says he is relaxed ahead of the upcoming clash with Sydney, but wonders whether the remaining contenders feel the same. Meanwhile, Patrick Dangerfield has spoken of the AFLW’s place in the bumper new TV rights deal.

www.theage.com.au

To be honest, there really isn't. We shouldn't be in the prelim. Provided we don't embarrass ourselves, we'll receive praise for our season. If we make the Grand Final, it just goes to show how fast things in footy can change.

 

[Big Bryza]

Kreuger/Henry for Bianco, play WHE up the field.

This.

Adds a different dynamic and allows Checkers and AJ to get off the leash.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

While I still think we're a genuine 50/50 chance against Sydney that loss to Geelong is getting more painful by the day.

We gave up our best opportunity to win the flag and now we'll have to do it the sweetest hard way.

Fixed that four you!