Collingwood vs Essendon: All Matchday Discussion.

[Pie 4 Life]

He was my tip too, has been struggling for form a little bit, but would give us pace and explosiveness, as well as a defensive option when he is subbed on.

I'm praying it's not Brad Dick, he needs full games to get some match fitness into him, especially at senior level.

About to leave for the MCG, coverage just started on ONE HD and Channel Ten, massive day.

Yeah please not Dick, I want to see him run out a full game. Sub Wellingham or maybe even Davis.

 

[Optimax]

Dick is sub

Annoyingly davis is still in the side

 

[Zahki]

Wow that is disappointing. Not sure I agree with this theme of making any player brought into the side the sub. If you're going to bring them in at least let them have a run around and give them a chance, sub them off if need be but it seems completely pointless to bring in a player like Dick and have him sit in the bench for 3 quarters.

 

[OneEyedPie2011]

Wow that is disappointing. Not sure I agree with this theme of making any player brought into the side the sub. If you're going to bring them in at least let them have a run around and give them a chance, sub them off if need be but it seems completely pointless to bring in a player like Dick and have him sit in the bench for 3 quarters.

Completely agree with you there.

 

[Optimax]

Wow that is disappointing. Not sure I agree with this theme of making any player brought into the side the sub. If you're going to bring them in at least let them have a run around and give them a chance, sub them off if need be but it seems completely pointless to bring in a player like Dick and have him sit in the bench for 3 quarters.

Agree

Although it's seems to be a trend developing, just this week we are doing it, essendon are doing it, Richmond did it, north too I think

 

[TradeDraft]

No Changes:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/112231/default.aspx

 

[BUCK5]

Just saw the camera in the Collingwood room on TV and saw Brad Dick get given the sub vest.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

On what grounds does Davis demand a starting spot in the side ahead of any of the emergencies? Sometimes MM's love of Davis in defiance of his form is mystifying. Mind you, I will be glad if he plays a blinder, but somehow I doubt it. These are the sort of pressure games in which Davis becomes the invisible man.

 

[handy point]

Norm Embleberries for the medal?

 

[Swooop]

Davis very lucky to be in this side.

The good aspect if there is one, is another big stage for him, to show whether he can handle it or not.

Prefer Krak or Dick TBH.

Reimers sub for Bombers announced on tele.

 

[handy point]

Did Harry just run through the banner without Dale in front of him (going against his superstition?)

 

[damuzzdu]

looks awesome on TV....

ohhhhhh that roar after Advance Australian Fair WOW.

GO PIES !!!!!!

 

[medhurstISGOD]

Davis has started well.

 

[bryfy]

Can anyone direct message me with a way to watch the game live from New York. It seems that my "usual" site isn't cooperating. Very, very desperate.
bryfman@nyu.edu

 

[Daics35Marvel]

Solid start, although Bombers look competitive. How good were Pendles, Ball, Harry and Dale? Luke Ball's kicking has improved massively this year.

 

[Andronicus]

Collingwood are clearly a better side, so why do the afl, and in particular the umpires feel the need to look after you guys so much? Some of the no call have been a disgrace already.

Jetta and hurley (twice) have had blatant holding calls that werent paid, and the mark that was deemed over the line????

 

[lozza63]

Loving our intensity today!

Great starts by Heater, Daisy, Pendles and up forward Cloke looking strong too.

Essendon look well - shell shocked.

 

[Daics35Marvel]

Collingwood are clearly a better side, so why do the afl, and in particular the umpires feel the need to look after you guys so much? Some of the no call have been a disgrace already.

Jetta and hurley (twice) have had blatant holding calls that werent paid, and the mark that was deemed over the line????

Take it to your own board mate.

 

[Andronicus]

Take it to your own board mate.

Was a question about your club.

Thought this may have been one of the boards where opposition teams could engage in reasonable discussion as some are capable of doing.

Guess not.

 

[Zahki]

Collingwood are clearly a better side, so why do the afl, and in particular the umpires feel the need to look after you guys so much? Some of the no call have been a disgrace already.

Jetta and hurley (twice) have had blatant holding calls that werent paid, and the mark that was deemed over the line????

Whining about the umpires already? Give it a break.

Thought this may have been one of the boards where opposition teams could engage in reasonable discussion as some are capable of doing.

"Gee the umpires really take care of you" is not 'reasonable' discussion. It's whining.

 

[OneEyedPie2011]

looks awesome on TV....

ohhhhhh that roar after Advance Australian Fair WOW.

GO PIES !!!!!!

Sends a shiver down your spine. Actually being a part of it at the ground would be indescribable.

 

[Dan Moody]

Tim Lane firmly on the Essendon bandwagon here



Also Darcy

 

[Zahki]

Jeez it's like every time they get a goal the boys say "Oh, right well, better get one back". Both times they've goaled we've got one back immediately.

 

[HeavyPop]

I think that quarter is as good as Essendon has. I'm expecting they will tire in the 4th.

 

[Daics35Marvel]

We're really struggling to lock the ball in our forward 50 compared to last year, when the game seemed to always be played in our end.