Preview Preliminary Final v Collingwood MCG Friday 21/9/18

[jesterx]

can't believe we had to wait till page 21 for some filth flog to come tell us they had injuries

 

[mad_tiggy911]

No pressure. Monkey off the back and a flag already in the bag.

 

[tigerfan1961]

The stakes are huge but when NOBODY gives you a chance, you go in with a nothing to lose attitude. The pressure and expectations certainly fall on you guys.

If you listen to what players and coaches have been saying to the media, we don’t care who we play. We have a system which we follow and back it in to beat whatever opposition we face. They just trust it holds up and if it doesn’t, we get beaten by the better side on the day.
I loved Grimes presser today, we didn’t care who won your semi final as we will just play our way and if it holds up, all good. Very happy we look at every single game on that basis, win or lose

 

[Tforce]

We are the reigning premiers for a reason. This reason will be reinforced for a third time this year against some wannabe's. Let's all sit back and just enjoy the ride into the GF.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Degoey is going to have a hell of a night playing against the best defender in the comp, Grimes.

 

[TiggerMan22]

Why does it matter if Dusty didn't play? Did you have an injury?

Just pointing out our 1 score lower than 77 was interstate without our best player.

 

[Hans McGregor]

Pendles is so arrogant. Never says anything good about Richmond even when we flog them.
He's teeth are loose and he's playing Richmond ha ha ha. It's gonna be ferocious. He's gonna end up like all the Pies fans and be toofless

He never gives any credit to opposition. No personality either. Takes himself way too seriously. Surprised he's not best mates with Selwood.

Not a fan.

 

[Woody Woodman]

Why does it matter if Dusty didn't play? Did you have an injury?

Time to pop on your pullups and say "Goodnight" to the night staff Frank.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Why does it matter if Dusty didn't play? Did you have an injury?

doesnt matter

unlike you sooks we will win anyway

tick tock you welching squib

 

[Zagami]

 

[Nostradumbass]

He never gives any credit to opposition. No personality either. Takes himself way too seriously. Surprised he's not best mates with Selwood.

Not a fan.

He's as dumb as dog shit.

 

[RFCGloryJC]

The media were calling for Dustin to leave last year, that's why we don't trust them.
Less media is more.
If Broad is injured, Ellis can return.
Butler is on the horizon too.
If Collingwood genuinely wants to gain respect they must delist Thomas, who is a proved drug cheat.

 

[theflea]

collingwood way is just as stupid as shinboner spirit.

Kid imaginary friend.

 

[RFCGloryJC]

The Collingwood way is injecting clenbuterol and hoping not to get caught.
Filthy drug cheats.

 

[mad_tiggy911]

poor baby, hurt your feelings did we?
as big a choke as you losing your last 4 games and missing finals?
irrelevant flog

Biggest end of season choke I've seen. Up there with the Shemons last year but this was a month long choke. Lel.

 

[TigerTime_89]

Wowee you guys are ridiculously cocky and arrogant. You better hope you dont choke in the prelim or granny if you get there. I reckon there would be a line of opposition fans lining up if it happens.

Not all Tigers fans are like that however I think the ones who you described as "Cocky and Arrogant" are probably just giving everyone shit considering they copped it for 35 years. I don't believe it is the right way to go about it and hopefully after our 5 flags in six years (Fingers and Toes Crossed), they will fall back down to Earth. But you know, that's just life.

 

[GoTigers2015]

 

[Bazzar]

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Awesome

 

[GoTigers2015]

Awesome

Kate Birrell the artist a big tiger fan.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

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Pie player never got that close to Higgo's kick of the ball...he was spectating!!!

 

[Hans McGregor]

He's as dumb as dog shit.

He’s the leader and face of one of the biggest sporting clubs in the country. You’d think he’d conduct himself a bit better.

 

[tigerfan1961]

Thought I was on the banter thread with all the baiting going on here.
I do agree with some of the oppo posters saying we are getting a bit cocky. Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat guys. If we salute again, go for it I say, I certainly will!!!
In our defence, we have copped so much crap over the years we were so bad and I can understand wanting to enjoy the success.
This game makes me a little nervous as we haven’t played much lately and Pies are playing ok. But I do think we will win the game as our defence will further stymie their scoring which hasn’t been great.

 

[rowlingsdevsqd]

No chance he gets up this week if true

I’ll be hopping mad if that’s true


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[Lsta062]

Guys, lets just focus on the game while toning down the arrogance.

Anyway, I think our forward line is crucial in this game like it was in our past two matches. We need to make their defenders rush their kicks by putting on a lot of pressure. That way we'll get repeat entries inside 50 if we fail to convert.

Round 6 game:
Clearances - Rich 36, Coll 24
Contested Possessions - Rich 171, Coll 140
Inside 50s - Rich 67, Coll 51

Round 19 game:
Clearances - Rich 34, Coll 45
Contested Possessions - Rich 154, Coll 163
Inside 50s - Rich 57, Coll 47


Based on this, I think that we will win comfortably if we dominate contested possessions and clearances. If they dominate those stats, then our forward pressure giving us repeat entries inside 50 is key like it was in the Round 19 game. I hope our midfield is switched on in this game.

 

[RFCGloryJC]

I remember when the media were pestering Rance, hoping he would announce his retirement.
We don't need the media speculation.
Let them sing the praises of Melbourne and Collingwood.
In terms of selection, I think it would be unlikely for Butler to return.
If Broad has an injury, which I doubt, Ellis would return.
I seriously cannot see Butler replacing Higgins.
At this stage, I would say Broad would play on Mihocek, Astbury on H-Elliott, Vlaustin on Thomas, Short on Stephenson, these can be reconfigured of course.