Preview Match Sim v North @ AIA - Wed Feb 21st. 10am. 4x25min

[Jelly Bean]

Why would the AFL have scheduled us a Sunday game before the ANZAC Thursday game...? Surely a Friday or Saturday would be better. That makes no sense.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

A community service announcement …

Please don’t meltdown and demand that everyone from Fly to Neil-the-bootstudder be summarily terminated if we lose to North / fail to defeat North by a kazillion goals / fail to meet whatever your expectations may be.

Nor will we have every Premiership in the bag between now and 2028 if we do whallop North by a kazillion goals.

It’s a pre-season game where coaches trial a bunch of different players and tactics. Nobody gives a rats clacker about the result.

For context, we got thumped by the Hawks down at Morwell in the 2022 practice game, and look at what’s happened since then.

This all might seem obvious, but it never fails to catch out some every season.

No way. Cowboys did the Wests Tigers in 72-0 in their trial.

If we don’t beat North by 400 I’m sharpening my pitchfork

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Why would the AFL have scheduled us a Sunday game before the ANZAC Thursday game...? Surely a Friday or Saturday would be better. That makes no sense.

Think we have a Saturday don’t we? V Port?

 

[Jen2310]

Why would the AFL have scheduled us a Sunday game before the ANZAC Thursday game...? Surely a Friday or Saturday would be better. That makes no sense.

We play the Saturday not Sunday

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[ElliottsMaggies]

Why would the AFL have scheduled us a Sunday game before the ANZAC Thursday game...? Surely a Friday or Saturday would be better. That makes no sense.

It's Saturday April 20 against Port at he G.

 

[Horaceg]

No way. Cowboys did the Wests Tigers in 72-0 in their trial.

If we don’t beat North by 400 I’m sharpening my pitchfork

Sharpen it anyway, a stray Carlton supporter may just happen by.

 

[mumblingpie]

 

[Jen2310]

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That’s opening round aka round zero

Hence why not every club is playing


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[mumblingpie]

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

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What part don't you understand?

You know there are 4 matches being played this year for the inaugural Opening Round, aka Round 0? Surely you've heard all the complaints & whining?

We play the Giants at their paddock.

The following week is Round 1.

We play Swans at the G on Friday 15th March. It's our home game.

We will unfurl the flag.

 

[Black_White]

Why would the AFL have scheduled us a Sunday game before the ANZAC Thursday game...? Surely a Friday or Saturday would be better. That makes no sense.

If you don’t know the answer to that you don’t really understand the relationship we have with the AFL.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

If you don’t know the answer to that you don’t really understand the relationship we have with the AFL.

Except we aren't playing the Sunday prior to Anzac Day. We are playing on the Saturday coming off a bye.

 

[legendstatus]

Ok I’ll be there Wednesday now, so locked in. Want to see a few things from the match.

Kick out from points - let’s hope we can improve on last year

Less over the top goals from opposition teams

Centre clearance for the love of God let’s get our fair share to blow these games open

Fin Mac, never been a fan and far from convinced unlike some here but happy to be proven wrong !

Kruger to be hyped up by the media after a big game

Dean to be a regular defender

Noble on the wing

Checkers to hold his feet and not fumble

JDG & Naicos to send the media into a frenzy

Embarrassing after goal celebrations!!

Ok, just a few to mention

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

A community service announcement …

Please don’t meltdown and demand that everyone from Fly to Neil-the-bootstudder be summarily terminated if we lose to North / fail to defeat North by a kazillion goals / fail to meet whatever your expectations may be.

Nor will we have every Premiership in the bag between now and 2028 if we do whallop North by a kazillion goals.

It’s a pre-season game where coaches trial a bunch of different players and tactics. Nobody gives a rats clacker about the result.

For context, we got thumped by the Hawks down at Morwell in the 2022 practice game, and look at what’s happened since then.

This all might seem obvious, but it never fails to catch out some every season.

I might be mistaken but was anyone melting down when we lost the practice match against Carlton last year?

 

[doofdoof]

Wouldn't we be better of playing another intraclub than playing Norf?

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Wouldn't we be better of playing another intraclub than playing Norf?

Who would you prefer? And does it really matter? It's just a practice match.

 

[magpies42]

NORTH MELBOURNE V COLLINGWOOD

Wednesday, February 21, 10am (AEDT) at AIA Centre


(4 x 25 minute periods plus 2 x 5 minute scenarios at conclusion)


Magpies’ burning question:Are the youngsters ready for more responsibility?

A few Collingwood younger players have put their hands up for more senior opportunities in 2024 as the reigning premiers consider turning to their next crop. So who’s ready for more responsibility? Finlay Macrae shined in the club’s intra-club match and would a veteran midfield with an injection of youth it may need from a long-term perspective. Meanwhile Dan McStay’s ACL injury has opened up a key-position spot, with Reef McInnes, who’s also impressed over the pre-season, and Ash Johnson considered to be in the mix. Such names will get their first real chance against proper competition to boost their prospects of a Round 1 berth.

First test for bold trade and draft calls as footy’s finally back: Every club’s Burning Q

Fairytale Blues left vulnerable; surprising names needed to lift premiers: Every club’s Burning Q

www.foxsports.com.au

I’d like to see Mcreery trialled on ball, Schultz can have his spot in the forward line.

I’d like to see Krueger given the FF position again. Potentially let Reef play in place of Mihocek for this game.

I’d like to see Allan in his preferred position, not sure what that is but it would be good to see how he compares against another young list.

Dean and Frampton as the key pillars down back, rest Moore.

Fin to get a better test, see how he holds up playing a full game on ball.

 

[Hardas]

A community service announcement …

Please don’t meltdown and demand that everyone from Fly to Neil-the-bootstudder be summarily terminated if we lose to North / fail to defeat North by a kazillion goals / fail to meet whatever your expectations may be.

Nor will we have every Premiership in the bag between now and 2028 if we do whallop North by a kazillion goals.

It’s a pre-season game where coaches trial a bunch of different players and tactics. Nobody gives a rats clacker about the result.

For context, we got thumped by the Hawks down at Morwell in the 2022 practice game, and look at what’s happened since then.

This all might seem obvious, but it never fails to catch out some every season.

I still say Neil's on thin ice.

 

[doofdoof]

Who would you prefer? And does it really matter? It's just a practice match.

Of course it doesn't matter.

Laugh a little.

 

[Soups]

Remember guys it’s preseason so I wanna see heaps of people roasting players and writing our year off if we make any mistakes. Hell, we’ll be bottom 4 if we lose to Norf come to think about it.

 

[Jen2310]

Collingwood v North Melbourne​

Wednesday, February 21

AIA Vitality Centre, Melbourne, 10am AEDT

Fin Macrae dominated in the clinches during the club’s intra-club last week, so it will be a watch to see if he can do it again. If the third-year midfielder has another good outing for the Magpies, he should be in pole position to take over Taylor Adams

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Taylor Adams

Age

31

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.9

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.4

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.4

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.9

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

18.2

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

’ midfield role. Ed Allan was another young gun that is fighting for a midfield role and he was impressive as well, but will need a good performance against the Kangaroos and then Richmond to break in and earn a debut. Plus, there are still question marks over who will fill Dan McStay’s spot in the forward line, with Reef McInnes and Ash Johnson both vying for the role.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-practice-matches-the-big-question-marks-and-players-to-watch/news-story/d6b4edc12194854792579ce6fe79e89f

 

[Vicky Park]

Collingwood v North Melbourne​

Wednesday, February 21

AIA Vitality Centre, Melbourne, 10am AEDT

Fin Macrae dominated in the clinches during the club’s intra-club last week, so it will be a watch to see if he can do it again. If the third-year midfielder has another good outing for the Magpies, he should be in pole position to take over Taylor Adams’ midfield role. Ed Allan was another young gun that is fighting for a midfield role and he was impressive as well, but will need a good performance against the Kangaroos and then Richmond to break in and earn a debut. Plus, there are still question marks over who will fill Dan McStay’s spot in the forward line, with Reef McInnes and Ash Johnson both vying for the role.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-practice-matches-the-big-question-marks-and-players-to-watch/news-story/d6b4edc12194854792579ce6fe79e89f

Thanks Jen, not criticising you but the article. Fin is a fourth year player, not a third year. Journalistic sloppiness really annoys me.

 

[sr36]

I’d like to see Allan in his preferred position, not sure what that is

That's my question about Allan in 2024. I don't think this will be his year as if he is to get a fair few games, what role is he ready to slot in to.

 

[Gone Critical]

That's my question about Allan in 2024. I don't think this will be his year as if he is to get a fair few games, what role is he ready to slot in to.

I think more along the lines that if he is the talent the club seems to think he is he will find a role. Off the top of my head he can step in as the 3rd winger. Last season Josh did 86% game time, may do less this year with a restriced pre season, and Sidey 80% so just there there is 34% time needed which would be roughly half the time a new mid like Allen would play. Rest might be a mix of HF, the odd bit of centre square work and even a bit of HB. New mids tend to mix their position around a bit tile they establish.

More the point is good young mids make a case to say you need to create a space for me and push out one of the lower ranked players. I would see injury or Lippa, WHE as the type og players he may replace in the 23 initially if he is that really good young player. I am hoping he is and did like the look of him after seeing the full intraclub on replay. I liked he seemed to stay involved over all 3 sessions. He is our mid/medium most likely from those outside the 22 for mine.

 

[sr36]

I think more along the lines that if he is the talent the club seems to think he is he will find a role. Off the top of my head he can step in as the 3rd winger. Last season Josh did 86% game time, may do less this year with a restriced pre season, and Sidey 80% so just there there is 34% time needed which would be roughly half the time a new mid like Allen would play. Rest might be a mix of HF, the odd bit of centre square work and even a bit of HB. New mids tend to mix their position around a bit tile they establish.

More the point is good young mids make a case to say you need to create a space for me and push out one of the lower ranked players. I would see injury or Lippa, WHE as the type og players he may replace in the 23 initially if he is that really good young player. I am hoping he is and did like the look of him after seeing the full intraclub on replay. I liked he seemed to stay involved over all 3 sessions. He is our mid/medium most likely from those outside the 22 for mine.

I agree that he looks very promising, but I think we've seen an upgrading in valuation of outside roles with real specialists playing in them. I think you've got to be able to nail a role to break into the team in a way that you didn't used to have to when being the next in line mid got you a game on a flank. He'll do well to break into and hold a place in this team - as he doesn't look ready for the centre square and we've got an outstanding group of flankers - most who appear more specialised for roles than he does yet.