Changing the discussion to something more positive... The reserves are into the finals and have a chance to avenge the senior team against the Pies.
Sunday August 28
Second Elimination Final, Collingwood (6th) vs. Carlton (7th)
Victoria Park, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network
2022 Smithy's VFL Finals Series week one fixture
Check out the fixture for week one of the 2022 Smithy's VFL Finals Series; free entry for fans
www.afl.com.au
"To thank football fans for their outstanding support throughout the 2022 season, the AFL is pleased to announce that entry to all matches in Week One of the 2022 Smithyās VFL Finals Series is free."
I couldn't find the eligibility criteria for finals but if it's as simple as having played at least 1 game in the VFL this year, by my count we have 22 players eligible to play assuming they are fit and keen to play.
McGovern
Marchbank
Stocker
Cottrell
O'Brien
Martin
Pittonet
Setterfield
Motlop
Plowman
S Durdin
Kemp
Newnes
Hayes
Honey
Akuei
Carroll
Dow
Fogarty*
Mirkov*
Boyd*
E Curnow*
Will be interesting to see if some of the senior players decide to turn out for the team, eg Pittonet, Martin, McGovern and Marchy.