Coach How do we prepare for finals?

[76woodenspooners]

We’re finals bound, with two rounds and a bye to come.

How do we prepare? Or do we simply keep doing what we’re doing?

What does our finals squad look like?

My list review below. Bolded players were selected 22 + sub against Melbourne

1. Lipinski. Has played every game this year
2. DeGoey. Cherry Ripe. Great form after mini pre-season. Chasing a contract
3. Quaynor. Had a break recently (Covid protocols) for the Adelaide game.
4. Grundy. Poses the biggest question - will he be ready to displace an in-form Cox?
5. Elliott. Ripping form after only playing 14 games of 20 this season.
6. C.Brown. Only played 5 games this year. Been named as emergency in recent games.
7. J.Daicos. Career best form, played every game this season
8. Bianco. Played 7 games this season.
9. Noble. Another player who has played every game this season
10. Pendlebury. The captain
12. Tom Wilson. Out for season
13. Adams. Racing to get back from groin injury for first week of finals.
14. Cameron. Played every game except round 1
15. Krueger. Out for season
16. Henry. In and out of the side. Fly said he needs to work on his defensive game.
17. T Brown. Hasn’t played seniors since first half of season.
18. Macrae. Only played 1 Senior game this year and that was sub. Just signed 2 year deal so clearly he’s valued
19. Draper. Yet to debut
20. Kelly. Hasn’t played seniors this season.
21. Ruscoe. Covered for Howe when he was out.
22. Sidebottom. Played every game this season
23. Roughead. Retired
24. Poulter. Played 1 game mid-season v Bulldogs
25. Crisp. As of Melbourne game, has played 182 games in a row
26. McInnis. Out for season
27. Murley. Yet to debut
28. Murphy. Played 11 games in a row
29. McMahon. Yet to debut
30. Moore. Played 19 games this season. Recently sat out round 17 game v North (Covid IIRC?)
31. McCreery. Played 17 games this season
32. Hoskin-Elliott. Subbed out of Melb game with hip flexor. Fly said it wasn’t too bad
33. Ginnivan. Played 18 games this season
34. Chugg. Debuted this season but we haven’t seen much of him since
35. N.Daicos. Played every game. Leading CFC’s 2022 disposal count by a long way
36. Harrison. Yet to debut.
37. Maynard. That tackle!
38. Howe. Just like Moore, this has been one of his best season for getting on the park. Played 19 of 20 games.
39. Begg. Debuted this year and played a 3 games mid season
40. Johnson. Kicked 10 goals in 4 games + does pressure acts + sets up team-mates. What a revelation!
41. Mihicek. Sat out the round 20 game v Port
43. Dean. Out for season
44. Madgen. Injured round 9. Murphy has taken his spot. Madge since reinvented in the VFL as a forward.
45. Carmichael. Drafted mid season, debuted round 17 and been in the 22+1 ever since
46. Cox. Turned his form around this season

 

[jmac70]

We keep doing what we are doing. Don’t look too far ahead and try and win each week.

It’s possible that Adams and Grundy may not make it back.

We’ll see.

 

[nahnah]

Just prepare to win our next game

 

[Pistol Night]

Aim for a 9 point blowout

 

[jonbe54]

So long as our fitness holds out the last 11 weeks have been a superb preparation - particularly this latest one against Melbourne.

THAT is exactly what finals football is all about.

 

[Pistol Night]

So long as our fitness holds out the last 11 weeks have been a superb preparation - particularly this latest one against Melbourne.

THAT is exactly what finals football is all about.

I dont reckon fitness will be an issue. We were running out the game against Melbourne well and it was a intense game

 

[jimmy35]

I’ll be doing a heavy loading drinking phase to get my match fitness up so I peak in September.

 

[jonbe54]

I dont reckon fitness will be an issue. We were running out the game against Melbourne well and it was a intense game

Agreed mate - it's now really in the hands of the footy gods . . . which always makes me FKIN nervous.

On exposed form the only side that could really trouble us is Geelong but we do have two things in our favour.

They won't be playing at their tin pot little stadium which the AFL have gifted many games at and we are still on an upward trajectory.

Interesting times ahead.

 

[Pistol Night]

I’ll be doing a heavy loading drinking phase to get my match fitness up so I peak in September.

Im already doing that as a supporter

 

[Pistol Night]

Agreed mate - it's now really in the hands of the footy gods . . . which always makes me FKIN nervous.

On exposed form the only side that could really trouble us is Geelong but we do have two things in our favour.

They won't be playing at their tin pot little stadium which the AFL have gifted many games at and we are still on an upward trajectory.

Interesting times ahead.

This may be tempting fate but i have a feeling Geelong will run out of puff if they go deep. And if we bring a manic finals game their oldies wont keep up. Might be wishful thinking too.

 

[jimmy35]

Im already doing that as a supporter

Me too mate but they don’t call me Mr September for nothing.

 

[jonbe54]

This may be tempting fate but i have a feeling Geelong will run out of puff if they go deep. And if we bring a manic finals game their oldies wont keep up. Might be wishful thinking too.

Geelong have been written off many times and keep bobbing up like that uncle that always farts at the dinner table.

 

[Scritchyscroony]

I think we should get Collective Minds to take the boys on a footy camp in bye week. We need to make sure the players minds are in the right space and the group is united. Guaranteed success!

 

[gouki88]

I think we finish top 3. This game against the Swans is absolutely huge!

 

[Matt_352]

I'm thinking 2nd or 3rd with a QF against the Dees.

 

[Pistol Night]

I'm thinking 2nd or 3rd with a QF against the Dees.

Neale Bullen will still be suffering PTS then

 

[jonbe54]

Neale Bullen will still be suffering PTS then

So will May ROFLMFOAO!!!!

 

[Pistol Night]

So will May ROFLMFOAO!!!!

I have no idea what that end part is? Rolf mother ****er oohaah?

 

[jonbe54]

I have no idea what that end part is? Rolf mother *er oohaah?

ROLL ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING MY FKIN OLD ASS OFF . . .

 

[Pistol Night]

ROLL ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING MY FKIN OLD ASS OFF . . .

Im not cool and hip like you youngins. I only just realised LOL is laugh out loud and not lots of love.

 

[jonbe54]

Im not cool and hip like you youngins. I only just realised LOL is laugh out loud and not lots of love.

LOL Pistol in 2 days I turn 68 years old . . .

Thanks for that

 

[manicpie]

I'll be preparing with what might be lots of drugs, I don't drink so I might take up weed

 

[Pistol Night]

I'll be preparing with what might be lots of drugs, I don't drink so I might take up weed

I reckon listening to Dwayne Russell after a few bongs would be mind blowing

 

[jonbe54]

I reckon listening to Dwayne Russell after a few bongs would be mind blowing

Listening to him stone cold sober and totally functional is bad enough

 

[ipswichpies]

LOL Pistol in 2 days I turn 68 years old . . .

Thanks for that

Well good luck for your birthday and GO THE PIES I think the next few years will be a good time for Collingwood supporters and I cannot wait.

We are having the best preparation for the finals with all these close finishes.