Collingwood 2008 -> Time for Revenge

[Pie 4 Life]

Malthouse Resigns​

In a move that has shocked the Magpie community, Coach Mick Malthouse has resigned from his position as senior coach due to health problems. While the Collingwood Football Club were sad to see him go, they understand that his health must come first. They wish him the best of luck in the future and that he can continue his support of the club. It is believed that in honour of his efforts at both Collingwood and West Coast, once a year, their match will be named the "Malthouse Cup".
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Williams appointed Magpie Coach​

Just days after the shock resignation of senior Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse, the club has once again sent shocks to the AFL by appointing little known journalist, Peter Williams to lead the club in 2008 and beyond. "We are very pleased to have Peter at our club and his insight and knowledge of which no one else has will be invaluable to our club" President Eddie McGuire said. Peter Williams had this to say "I am honoured to be able to coach the greatest club in the land and I hope I can help lead the Collingwood Football Club into bigger and better things in 2008".​

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 Collingwood Football Club List:

**(And yes I know, I didn't update the ages in the ratings)**

[B]No.	    Name	Age	Debut	Games	Goals[/B]
1	Leon Davis	24	2000	139	169
2	Sean Rusling	19	2005	16	19
3	Ryan Lonie	23	2001	122	61
4	Alan Didak	23	2001	120	171
5	Nick Maxwell	22	2004	72	16
6	Brodie Holland	26	1998	154	141
7	Paul Medhurst	24	2002	116	190
8	Harry O'Brien	19	2005	36	1
9	John Anthony	18	****	0	0
10	Scot Pendlebury	18	2006	32	24
11	Shane O'Bree	27	1998	192	74
12	Shannon Cox	21	2007	8	0
13	Dale Thomas	18	2006	41	29
14	Shane Wakelin	31	1994	232	207
15	Chris Egan	19	2005	25	21
16	Nathan J. Brown	17	****	0	0
17	Scott Burns	31	1995	247	144
18	Marty Clarke	20	2007	12	3
19	Cameron Wood	19	2005	16	0
20	Ben Reid	17	2007	3	2
22	Rhyce Shaw	24	2000	74	15
23	Anthony Rocca	28	1995	230	395
24	Tarkyn Lockyer	26	1999	167	90
25	Josh Fraser	24	2000	156	131
26	Ben Johnson	25	2000	155	43
27	John McCarthy	18	****	0	0
28	Danny Stanley	18	2007	2	0
29	Ryan Cook	18	2007	3	0
30	Tobias Thoolen	18	****	0	0
31	Chris Dawes	17	****	0	0
32	Travis Cloke	19	2005	55	55
33	Brad Dick	17	2007	6	4
34	Alan Toovey	18	2007	10	4
35	S Prestigiacomo	28	1996	193	3
36	Dane Swan	24	2003	76	37
37	Sam Iles	18	2006	7	0
38	Tyson Goldsack	18	2007	17	0
39	Heath Shaw	20	2005	53	12
40	Chris Bryan	24	2007	28	15
43	Jaxson Barham	19	****	0	0

 

[Pie 4 Life]

NAB Cup - Week One 2008​

Collingwood vs Brisbane @ ANZ Stadium​

COLLINGWOOD: 3.4 ~ 6.7 ~ 9.10 ~12.13 (85)
BRISBANE: 3.1 ~ 5.8 ~ 7.10 ~ 12.14 (86)


Goals: Johnson 2, Burns 2, O'Bree, Swan, Pendlebury, Clarke, Rusling, Cloke, Dawes, Rocca.

Disposals: Clarke 31, O'Bree 24, Prestigiacomo 22, Cloke 21, Burns 20.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.


B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 16. Nathan Brown
HB: 36. Dane Swan ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
C: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 17. Scott Burns
HF: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 4. Alan Didak
F: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 31. Chris Dawes
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 19. Cameron Wood ~ 1. Leon Davis ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 7. Paul Medhurst

 

[Pie 4 Life]

NAB Regional Challenge Cup 2008​

Collingwood vs Richmond @ Shepparton​

COLLINGWOOD: 4.2 ~ 9.3 ~ 9.7 ~13.11 (89)
RICHMOND: 6.3 ~ 9.8 ~ 12.13 ~ 14.16 (100)


Goals: Rocca 6, Barham, Rusling, H. Shaw, Clarke, Johnson, Didak, Cloke.

Disposals: Barham 30, Pendlebury 29, Prestigiacomo 24, Clarke 22.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.


B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 16. Nathan Brown
HB: 36. Dane Swan ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 12. Shannon Cox
C: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 29. Ryan Cook
HF: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 4. Alan Didak
F: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 31. Chris Dawes
R: 30. Tobias Thoolen ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 19. Cameron Wood ~ 1. Leon Davis ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 7. Paul Medhurst

 

[Pie 4 Life]

NAB Regional Challenge Cup 2008​

Collingwood vs Essendon @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 1.2 ~ 2.6 ~ 6.9 ~11.12 (78)
ESSENDON: 7.3 ~ 15.6 ~ 18.11 ~ 19.13 (127)


Goals: Thomas 3, McCarthy 2, Rocca 2, Cloke, Goldsack, Barham, R. Shaw.

Disposals: Barham 30, Pendlebury 29, Prestigiacomo 24, Clarke 22.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.


B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 16. Nathan Brown
HB: 22. Rhyce Shaw ~ 9. John Anthony ~ 12. Shannon Cox
C: 38. Tyson Goldsack ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 29. Ryan Cook
HF: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 4. Alan Didak
F: 27. John McCarthy ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 31. Chris Dawes
R: 30. Tobias Thoolen ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 19. Cameron Wood ~ 1. Leon Davis ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 7. Paul Medhurst

 

[Pie 4 Life]

NAB Regional Challenge Cup 2008​

Collingwood vs West Coast @ Bendigo​

COLLINGWOOD: 1.2 ~ 4.9 ~ 6.10 ~ 6.12 (48)
ESSENDON: 5.5 ~ 8.6 ~ 13.9 ~ 21.13 (139)


Goals: McCarthy, Iles, R. Shaw, Goldsack, Thomas, Reid.

Disposals: Pendlebury 36, Cox 21.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.


B: 34. Alan Toovey ~ 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 16. Nathan Brown
HB: 22. Rhyce Shaw ~ 9. John Anthony ~ 12. Shannon Cox
C: 38. Tyson Goldsack ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 29. Ryan Cook
HF: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 33. Brad Dick
F: 27. John McCarthy ~ 20. Ben Reid ~ 31. Chris Dawes
R: 30. Tobias Thoolen ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 40. Chris Bryan ~ 28. Danny Stanley ~ 37. Sam Iles ~ 7. Paul Medhurst

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Williams pleased despite losses​

Collingwood Coach Peter Williams has announced that he is pleased with his side's pre-season despite losing all four games. "It's easy to look at the pre-season and say, well they are going down the drain... That's not the case at all. Obviously each loss was worse as it went on because we were playing our youngsters. They will learn with time. The only game I really focus on is the first one, where we only just fell short of beating Brisbane at ANZ. That's the only main one. Now we focus on Round 1" Williams said at a press conference yesterday.​

 

[Pie 4 Life]

AFL Premiership Season 2008 Fixture:​

Round 1 -> vs Hawthorn @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 2 -> vs Fremantle @ Subiaco, Saturday Night
Round 3 -> vs Kangaroos @ TD, Saturday Night
Round 4 -> vs Richmond @ MCG, Friday Night
Round 5 -> vs Essendon @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 6 -> vs Carlton @ MCG, Sunday Afternoon
Round 7 -> vs Bulldogs @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 8 -> vs Brisbane @ Gabba, Sunday Afternoon
Round 9 -> vs St. Kilda @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 10 -> vs Sydney @ TS, Sunday Evening
Round 11 -> vs Melbourne @ MCG, Monday Afternoon
Round 12 -> vs West Coast @ Subiaco, Saturday Night
Round 13 -> vs Adelaide @ TD, Saturday Night
Round 14 -> vs Geelong @ TD, Saturday Night
Round 15 -> vs Port Adelaide @ TD, Saturday Night
Round 16 -> vs Hawthorn @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 17 -> vs Fremantle @ Telstra Dome, Saturday Night
Round 18 -> vs Kangaroos @ Manuka, Sunday Afternoon
Round 19 -> vs Bulldogs @ MCG, Sunday Afternoon
Round 20 -> vs Essendon @ MCG, Friday Night
Round 21 -> vs Carlton @ MCG, Saturday Afternoon
Round 22 -> vs Richmond @ MCG, Friday Night



Lets get ready to RUMBLE!!!

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 1​

Collingwood vs Hawthorn @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 5.6 ~ 9.12 ~ 12.14 ~ 17.17 (119)
HAWTHORN: 2.1 ~ 2.7 ~ 6.14 ~ 11.18 (84)


In Collingwood's first official match with Peter Williams as Senior Coach, they came up against and equally young Hawthorn side. While nearly everyone was either focusing on Buddy Franklin as he lined up at CHF, or John Anthony's debut in the black and white, it was the Pies forward line that got them off to a flyer. They kicked nine goals to two in the first half, and while it was inaccurate, their second quarter demolition in which saw the Hawks kick six behinds, set them up for the match. Buddy probably was wishing he could kick six behinds because John Anthony was with him every step of the way, and kept the superstar scoreless in his debut match. Franklin ended up with a lowly 11 possessions and 8 marks. Not much different to Anthony Rocca up the other end, except Rocca kicked 4 goals to complement it. While Hawthorn's more experienced midfield of Hodge, Crawford and Mitchell was on top of the Pies' youth brigade, it was the delivery into the forward line that gave the Pies' the upper hand. Collingwood travel to Subiaco next week full of confidence after the 35 point win.


Goals: Rocca 4, Cloke 3, O'Brien 2, Holland 2, Lockyer, Maxwell, Shaw, Thomas, Rusling, Burns.

Disposals: Pendlebury 26, Holland 26, Clarke 20

Injuries: Ryan Lonie - Broken Finger (0 Weeks)

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Brodie Holland (26 possies, 4 marks, 2.2)
4~ Josh Fraser (16 possies, 11 marks, 17 Hitouts)
3~ Scott Pendlebury (26 possies, 2 marks)
2~ Anthony Rocca (10 possies, 5 marks, 4.3)
1~ Harry O'Brien (16 possies, 7 marks, 2.3)


B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 9. John Anthony ~ 30. Harry O'Brien
C: 6. Brodie Holland ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 17. Scott Burns ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 3. Ryan Lonie
F: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 2. Sean Rusling
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 4. Alan Didak ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 40. Chris Bryan

NEW: 9. John Anthony (Northern Under 18's)

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Reserves Results:​

Collingwood 13.16.94 defeated Hawthorn 9.12.66


Player Name (Match Rating /10):

Sam Iles (9)
Jaxson Barham (8.5)
Paul Medhurst (8.5)
Tyson Goldsack (8)
Brad Dick (8)
Ryan Cook (8)
Chris Egan (7.5)
Shannon Cox (7.5)
Chris Dawes (7.5)
Nathan Brown (7)
Tobias Thoolen (6.5)
John McCarthy (6.5)
Leon Davis (6.5)
Danny Stanley (6)
Alan Toovey (6)
Rhyce Shaw (6)
Cameron Wood (5.5)
Ben Reid (5.5)

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 2​

Collingwood vs Fremantle @ Subiaco​

COLLINGWOOD: 4.3 ~ 5.5 ~ 5.11 ~ 9.15 (69)
FREMANTLE: 3.3 ~ 7.9 ~ 14.9 ~ 17.12 (114)


As the hot, humid overnight temperature of 34c set in, the Collingwood players began to wilt. After a brilliant first quarter in which they topped the locals by a goal, they only kicked one more goal for the next two quarters. Fremantle kicked 11, which blew the game wide open with a lead of 52 points at the final break. A call from coach Peter Williams to at least drag back some respect saw them marginally outscore the Dockers and bring the margin back to 45 points in a night that was certainly not theirs. Rocca was good, not on the stats sheet, but 4 goals at least got his team fired up. Three of which were in the first quarter. Ryan Lonie continued his great form, being the best in a Magpie jumper. But it was Chris Tarrant, who, much to the Magpie Army's disgust, was on fire, kicking 5 goals. It was a bid by Coach Williams that didn't pay off, with his other defenders closely checking Pavlich and co. It was a disappointing result for the Magpies, but now they fly home, ready to bounce back against the Kangaroos in a week's time.


Goals: Rocca 4, Lonie 2, Pendlebury 2, Cloke 1.

Disposals: Lonie 23, O'Bree 21, Pendlebury 20.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Ryan Lonie (23 Possies, 3 Marks, 2.0)
4~ Scott Pendlebury (20 Possies, 2 Marks, 2.0)
3~ Shane O'Bree (21 Possies, 4 Marks)
2~ Anthony Rocca (9 Possies, 6 Marks, 4.3)
1~ Dale Thomas (19 Possies, 4 Marks)


B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 9. John Anthony ~ 30. Harry O'Brien
C: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 6. Brodie Holland ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 3. Ryan Lonie
F: 17. Scott Burns ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 2. Sean Rusling
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 4. Alan Didak ~ 37. Sam Iles ~ 19. Cameron Wood

IN: 37. Sam Iles, 19. Cameron Wood
OUT: 39. Heath Shaw, 40. Chris Bryan (Both omitted)

NEW: 19. Cameron Wood (Brisbane Lions)

 

[TheDodgers]

Pie 4 Life you know how your currently doing a 2008 Season on TAR in the actull TAR game does it say you're currently in the 2007 season? because mine does i can't seem to to get how to start from 2008?

 

[TheDodgers]

B: 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 9. John Anthony ~ 30. Shane O'Bree
C: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 6. Brodie Holland ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 3. Ryan Lonie
F: 17. Scott Burns ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 2. Sean Rusling
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 4. Alan Didak ~ 37. Sam Iles ~ 19. Cameron Wood

what the (note the bold)

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Pie 4 Life you know how your currently doing a 2008 Season on TAR in the actull TAR game does it say you're currently in the 2007 season? because mine does i can't seem to to get how to start from 2008?

Yeah it does, but as long as you have the lists, it doesn't matter that much, after all, it's just a title.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Reserves Results:​

Collingwood 20.14.134 defeated Fremantle 9.11.65

Player Ratings:
Paul Medhurst (9)
Chris Bryan (8.5)
Chris Dawes (8.5)
Ben Reid (8)
Rhyce Shaw (8)
Leon Davis (8)
Tobias Thoolen (7.5)
Brad Dick (7.5)
Chris Egan (7)
Tyson Goldsack (7)
John McCarthy (7)
Alan Toovey (6.5)
Heath Shaw (6.5)
Jaxson Barham (6.5)
Ryan Cook (6)
Nathan Brown (6)
Danny Stanley (6)
Shannon Cox (5.5)

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 3​

Collingwood vs Kangaroos @ Telstra Dome​

COLLINGWOOD: 1.0 ~ 4.0 ~ 6.1 ~ 8.2 (50)
KANGAROOS: 3.4 ~ 7.8 ~ 8.10 ~ 13.15 (93)


After a disappointing match on the road against Fremantle, the Pies were looking to make amends to their supporters. While many had questioned their accuracy in past times, tonight they were spot on, only kicking two behinds, one of which was rushed by a Kangaroos player. While their first three quarters had been pitiful, only managing six goals, they were only 21 points down at the last break. A comeback was possible, but instead they were blown away by a faster, fitter, Kangaroos side producing a 5-2 goal quarter to down the Pies by 43 points. While Coach Williams was left scratching his head, with having a near full side he said that "experimenting" players in different positions may be the go, after the "shock loss". Scott Pendlebury and Josh Fraser were once again amongst the best for the Pies while Rusling and Rocca were the only multiple goal scorers for the Pies with two a piece.


Goals: Rusling 2, Rocca 2, Clarke, Cloke, Johnson, Swan.

Disposals: Pendlebury 26.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Travis Cloke (17 Possies, 12 Marks, 1.0)
4~ Scott Pendlebury (26 Possies, 1 Mark)
3~ Sean Rusling (17 Possies, 5 Marks, 2.1)
2~ Marty Clarke (19 Possies, 2 Marks, 1.0)
1~ Josh Fraser (17 Possies, 4 Marks, 9 Hitouts)


B: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 5. Nick Maxwell
HB: 30. Harry O'Brien ~ 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 3. Ryan Lonie
C: 13. Dale Thomas ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 6. Brodie Holland ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 4. Alan Didak
F: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 30. Chris Dawes
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 18. Marty Clarke
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 7. Paul Medhurst ~ 37. Sam Iles ~ 19. Cameron Wood

IN: 30. Chris Dawes ~ 7. Paul Medhurst
OUT: 17. Scott Burns (Resting) ~ 9. John Anthony

 

[Pie 4 Life]

I will play the next round later but just out of interest any ideas? Should I play Chris Dawes as a back because I realise I have a very weak backline in terms of strength. Maybe bring Thoolen in and give him a run? Move O'Bree to a flank and maybe shove Didak in the middle?

I have being slaughtered with clearances so I need to fix that. Perhaps play the match rather than skipping it? Any ideas people?

 

[hayden sumner]

Give Didak and Medhurst a run in the midfield

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 4​

Collingwood vs Richmond @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 3.1 ~ 6.4 ~ 9.5 ~ 12.7 (79)
RICHMOND: 2.2 ~ 6.5 ~ 8.8 ~ 13.10 (88)


Friday Night Football was back at the G' and two fierce rivals took to centre stage, both looking for their second win for the season. With a new looking midfield, the Pies got the early hand with Rocca seemingly unstoppable at full forward. While Pendlebury was dominating in the midfield, Rocca was putting it on the scoreboard. But once again, Collingwood couldn't finish out the match being outscored five goals to three in the final term. While John McCarthy's debut was promising, the Pies are still a step away from being a good, consistent unit. Next week's ANZAC Day clash will be the pivotal moment in their season.


Goals: Rocca 5, Cloke 2, Rusling, Dawes, Clarke, Lonie, McCarthy

Disposals: Pendlebury 32, O'Bree 21, McCarthy 20.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Scott Pendlebury (32 Possies, 3 Marks)
4~ Anthony Rocca (13 Possies, 8 Marks, 5.2)
3~ Travis Cloke (15 Possies, 7 Marks, 2.0)
2~ Sean Rusling (19 Possies, 3 Marks, 1.3)
1~ John McCarthy (20 Possies, 3 Marks, 1.0)


B: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 30. Harry O'Brien ~ 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 3. Ryan Lonie
C: 4. Alan Didak ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 18. Marty Clarke~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 13. Dale Thomas
F: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 30. Chris Dawes
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 27. John McCarthy
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 7. Paul Medhurst ~ 6. Brodie Holland ~ 40. Chris Bryan

IN: 27. John McCarthy ~ 40. Chris Bryan
OUT: 37. Sam Iles ~ 19. Cameron Wood

NEW: 27. John McCarthy

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Just realised while editing the players, I have left Marty Clarke's Endurance as '4'. Obviously meaning to be '64' or '74'. So for the record, him even running out a game is amazing.

P.S. The next lowest Endurance in my side is '52'.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 5​

Collingwood vs Essendon @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 8.2 ~ 14.7 ~ 18.9 ~ 23.11 (149)
ESSENDON: 4.2 ~ 8.5 ~ 13.7 ~ 19.13 (127)


It was here once again that we honour the ANZAC's and what they did. How would the Pies perform on the biggest stage while going through a rough patch. As Darcy Daniher lined up on Anthony Rocca, few knew what could happen. 15 minutes later, he was assigned the newbie in Dawes, after Rocca had belted three. By the end of the quarter, Rocca had five, with the Pies leaving the forward line open one on one for him. They were killing them in the midfield duels with Pendlebury already having 10 Possies, 3 Marks and 4 Clearances. All was well until 4 minutes into the second quarter when Travis Cloke went down with Broken Ribs. Less than two minutes later, his replacement in Dawes, kicked a goal. While Rocca only kicked one goal in the second quarter, he didn't need to do much. Pendlebury rested in the forward line and kicked a couple as did McCarthy. During the middle of the third quarter, the Bombers mounted a comeback kicking four goals while Dawes and O'Bree rested on the bench. Then the arm wrestle occured for the last ten minutes until Rocca booted another one from the goal square to bring his total to eight for the match. After all that hard work, the Bombers had only won the quarter by a goal. The heavens began to close and the clouds came in. This made the Pies push harder as everyone was chipping in, but once again the Bombers came back, outscoring the Pies by one more goal in the final term but it wasn't enough as this was the Pies' day to shine.


Goals: Rocca 8, Pendlebury 3, Rusling 3, Dawes 2, Didak, Swan, Bryan, Fraser, Lockyer, Thomas, McCarthy.

Disposals: Pendlebury 28, O'Bree 25.

Injuries: Cloke - Broken Ribs (2 Weeks)

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Anthony Rocca (18 Possies, 9 Marks, 8.1)
4~ Scott Pendlebury (28 Possies, 6 Marks, 3.0)
3~ Shane O'Bree (25 Possies, 7 Marks)
2~ Sean Rusling (16 Possies, 3 Marks, 3.0)
1~ Ben Johnson (19 Possies, 8 Marks)


B: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 16. Nathan Brown ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 3. Ryan Lonie ~ 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 22. Rhyce Shaw
C: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 7. Paul Medhurst ~ 32. Travis Cloke ~ 13. Dale Thomas
F: 4. Alan Didak ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 30. Chris Dawes
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 27. John McCarthy
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 30. Harry O'Brien ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 40. Chris Bryan

IN: 22. Rhyce Shaw ~ 16. Nathan Brown ~ 39. Heath Shaw
OUT: 18. Marty Clarke ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 6. Brodie Holland

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 6​

Collingwood vs Carlton @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 4.3 ~ 11.6 ~ 12.7 ~ 14.12 (96)
CARLTON: 7.1 ~ 12.5 ~ 24.9 ~ 26.13 (169)


Both these arch rivals had big wins last week, but it was Carlton who blew the Pies away in the opening quarter kicking the first seven goals of the match. From there, the Pies got into gear, kicking the last four goals of the quarter to be only 16 points down and have a bit more confidence. When Reid kicked the first of the quarter, the Collingwood morale went up. Then Carlton kicked three on the trot and the see-saw momentum continued. As a gale force wind blew towards the Magpie goals, Carlton set into lockdown, securing the forwards, even with Fraser standing there stretching their limits. Sean Rusling appeared to be the hero, coming on to replace the tired Dawes, kicking a goal and setting up a couple more as suddenly and surprisingly the margin was just five points. With the wind now blowing towards the Carlton end, the Magpies needed to keep it tight. Carlton blew away with five goals in the opening eleven minutes. Game over by three quarter time, with the lead a massive 74 points. To sum up the anger that the Magpie box was feeling, Coach Peter Williams stormed out only to return just before the siren. Carlton had kicked twelve goals to one that quarter. Collingwood's attacking style of play was destroyed by the wind. When things couldn't possibly go any worse for the Pies, Sean Rusling strained a quad at the 18 minute mark of the last quarter. Infact according to the Magpie Coach, he was "relieved" when the final siren went. The Blues had embarrassed the Pies by 73 points.


Goals: Rocca 3, Reid 2, Rusling 2, Barham 2, McCarthy, Wakelin, Medhurst, Dawes, Lonie.

Disposals: O'Bree 26, Pendlebury 21.

Injuries: Nil.

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ Shane O'Bree (26 Possies, 6 Marks)
4~ Scott Pendlebury (21 Possies, 9 Marks)
3~ Anthony Rocca (16 Possies, 5 Marks, 3.2)
2~ Sean Rusling (16 Possies, 6 Marks, 2.2)
1~ Shane Wakelin (17 Possies, 8 Marks, 1.0)


B: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 14. Shane Wakelin
HB: 3. Ryan Lonie ~ 16. Nathan Brown ~ 22. Rhyce Shaw
C: 17. Scott Burns ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 7. Paul Medhurst ~ 30. Chris Dawes ~ 13. Dale Thomas
F: 2. Sean Rusling ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 20. Ben Reid
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 27. John McCarthy
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 40. Chris Bryan

IN: 20. Ben Reid ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 17. Scott Burns
OUT: 32. Travis Cloke (Injured) ~ 30. Harry O'Brien ~ 4. Alan Didak

NEW: 43. Jaxson Barham

 

[W-Zebrass]

Ouch... that's gotta hurt losing to Carlton like that

 

[Pie 4 Life]

2008 AFL Season - Round 7​

Collingwood vs Bulldogs @ MCG​

COLLINGWOOD: 7.5 ~ 10.9 ~ 19.13 ~ 19.16 (130)
BULLDOGS: 4.2 ~ 9.5 ~ 9.10 ~ 16.15 (111)


Two teams wanting to make a proper start to the season and claim their third win met on a Saturday Afternoon in lovely sunshine. The Bulldogs had Brad Johnson in their lineup despite being injured, he was benched 17 minutes in. In the first quarter, the hard slog was evident with goals coming from great plays which the crowd loved. With a three goal breeze blowing Collingwood's way, they found themselves 19 points up at quarter time. The Bulldogs came out firing kicking the first five goals of the second quarter. An armwrestle was followed, but Collingwood were the ones who managed to put it on the scoreboard kicking the next three goals and holding a ten point break at the half. Collingwood responded straight away in the second half kicking three goals in four minutes as Ryan Hargrave went down and the Bulldogs had 20 fit players. Then a knee injury to Ryan Lonie forced him off the field. Many were wondering if the Pies would fail in the third quarter last week. It was to be quite the opposite, with them kicking nine goals and keeping the Bulldogs goal less. Rocca had another bag of six goals already. With the margin at a mammoth 63 points, the Pies hoped they could hold on with the strong breeze now favouring the Bulldogs. As expected the Bulldogs came back kicking six goals to zip, but it wasn't enough as the Pies triumphed by 19 points.


Goals: Rocca 6, Dick 2, Medhurst 2, McCarthy 2, Shaw 2, Dawes, Lockyer, Burns, Barham, Fraser.

Disposals: McCarthy 26, O'Bree 26, Maxwell 23, Pendlebury 22.

Injuries: Lonie - Strained Knee (2 Weeks)

Reports: Nil.

Copeland Trophy Votes:
5~ John McCarthy (26 Possies, 10 Marks, 2.0)
4~ Nick Maxwell (23 Possies, 11 Marks)
3~ Shane O'Bree (26 Possies, 7 Marks)
2~ Anthony Rocca (12 Possies, 6 Marks, 6.2)
1~ Scott Pendlebury (22 Possies, 5 Marks)


B: 26. Ben Johnson ~ 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 16. Nathan Brown
HB: 3. Ryan Lonie ~ 5. Nick Maxwell ~ 22. Rhyce Shaw
C: 17. Scott Burns ~ 11. Shane O'Bree ~ 24. Tarkyn Lockyer
HF: 7. Paul Medhurst ~ 30. Chris Dawes ~ 13. Dale Thomas
F: 33. Brad Dick ~ 23. Anthony Rocca ~ 20. Ben Reid
R: 25. Josh Fraser ~ 10. Scott Pendlebury ~ 27. John McCarthy
INT: 36. Dane Swan ~ 43. Jaxson Barham ~ 39. Heath Shaw ~ 19. Cameron Wood

IN: 35. Simon Prestigiacomo ~ 19. Cameron Wood ~ 33. Brad Dick
OUT: 14. Shane Wakelin ~ 40. Chris Bryan ~ 2. Sean Rusling (Injured)

 

[Pie 4 Life]

Ouch... that's gotta hurt losing to Carlton like that

Realistically they played alright for three quarters but had a shocking third quarter. I tried everything but nothing would work. I could have flooded but I chose to keep trying to play attacking footy.