Game Day Collingwood v Geelong, 11 August, 7.50pm, MCG

[sr36]

I think the Naicos injury could be a blessing in disguise. Teams won't have to plan for him which also would have a flow on effect to our other strategies. I'm confident we'll beat Geelong

Then he comes back for finals with teams having forgotten to tag him.

 

[JuniorB]

Fin Macrae sounds like he could be ready to go, so given Mitchell is struggling with form & injury, it could be a good time to give the kid a game.

 

[KinderSmock]

Team changes I'd like to see:

IN: Cox, Frampton and Macrae (if fit).
OUT: Johnson, N. Daicos, Murphy.

But given WHE was pulled, he likely plays and Cox has another week in the VFL.

 

[manicpie]

Then he comes back for finals with teams having forgotten to tag him.

That's what I'm hoping

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

So Geelong are hopeful of Hawkins being available for Friday. Always the way for us, with the opposition best players returning against us.....

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

At least they have lost Jack Henry

38

Jack Henry

Age

26

Ht

192cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

142.6

2star

D

8.6

2star

K

6.7

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.1

3star

MG

142.6

3star

D

9.6

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.6

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

4star

, who is a key intercept/rebounding defender for them

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Fin Macrae sounds like he could be ready to go, so given Mitchell is struggling with form & injury, it could be a good time to give the kid a game.

Not sure Macrae will get a sudden call up after a couple of weeks on the sidelines. He wasn't called up when he was fit and playing well, which in hindsight l think now was a mistake, as some of our mids look tired and like they're running on the spot, an injection of youth would’ve been nice a few weeks ago.

 

[riddick78]

So Geelong are hopeful of Hawkins being available for Friday. Always the way for us, with the opposition best players returning against us.....

Didn't the same thing happen when we played them at the start of the season?!?!?!

 

[Soaring Magpie]

So Geelong are hopeful of Hawkins being available for Friday. Always the way for us, with the opposition best players returning against us.....

It’s a big risk, one week of for a hamstring issue no matter how minor and at his age.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

It’s a big risk, one week of for a hamstring issue no matter how minor and at his age.

Best they risk it then...

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

lol just reading that Blicavs, Hawkins and Rohan are all looking to be back for Friday

lol of course

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

lol just reading that Blicavs, Hawkins and Rohan are all looking to be back for Friday

lol of course

Blicavs too? Jfc, I thought last week they said he'd likely be out for the season.

 

[thebigsaveloy]

Who is Frampton meant to play on if he's replacing Murphy and Hawkins doesn't play?

I think there's potentially a spot in the side for Frampton as the 2nd ruck at the expense of Cameron, but not as a defender.

Howe is a much better replacement for Murphy and it could be a way to try and play him back into some form, because the way the coaches have been using him I'm not sure he's a lock in the 22 anymore.

 

[Jen2310]

Blicavs too? Jfc, I thought last week they said he'd likely be out for the season.

Nah, guthrie is the one that could return, not Blicavs

 

[Soaring Magpie]

lol just reading that Blicavs, Hawkins and Rohan are all looking to be back for Friday

lol of course

Blicavs won’t play, Hawkins and Rowan are tests.
Jack Henry out with foot injury.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

lol just reading that Blicavs, Hawkins and Rohan are all looking to be back for Friday

lol of course

Bilcavs and Hawkins, no way they play

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Nah, guthrie is the one that could return, not Blicavs

That's what I thought too. I think they gave Blicavs a chance if they made finals.

 

[Harry O]

It’s a big risk, one week of for a hamstring issue no matter how minor and at his age.

Real Adam Cerra areas. Hope he plays us and suffers the same result

 

[jimmy35]

We have a chance to secure top spot.

Exciting times.

Pies by 31 points.

My thought was 30. They’ll be fired up for this and it’s only Geelong.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Real Adam Cerra areas. Hope he plays us and suffers the same result

Plus he weighs 100kg + Hawkins. That hammy would twang or buckle if not probably healed, with alot of weight on it.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

In the end, Hawkins hasn't done anything against us the last 2 or 3 times they've played us

Bring Frampton in to mind him and Moore would need to go to Cameron.

I'd argue the worry might be Rohan. Not sure we have a match up for him? Maynard? Not sure Howe is fast enough. Is Markov tall enough?

Edit. Just checked. Markov and Rohan are the same height. So Markov should be a good match up in theory. Same height and probably faster leg speed

 

[sr36]

Plus he weighs 100kg + Hawkins. That hammy would twang or buckle if not probably healed, with alot of weight on it.

Plus Darcy murders him.

 

[anshell]

I really can’t see how Hawkins can play after missing only one week with a hamstring.Mihocek had what was described as a very minor hamstring and he still missed three weeks.

 

[Vicky Park]

Jack Henry out with foot injury.

Will Ollie still play? He only plays when he can hold hands with his brother.

 

[Markfs]

THis week's match is critical. It's last chance saloon stuff. If we lose, we'll be top of the ladder one game clear......