AFL Toast RND 17: Win Against The Cold Pies

[eth-dog]

I think the switch from resting ruck to Caddy was a much bigger factor in our improved forward pressure than Hind being sub.

Just for me, the game against WC our forward pressure was abysmal with basically the same forward line as tonight less Hind.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

For a 3rd gamer Caddy clearly provided something huge throughout this game.
Could've converted more but I think / hope that'll come.
Massive throughout most the game

 

[TheBrightSide]

Knowing Collingwood, I couldn’t relax until there was only 30 seconds left, then it was like:

 

[Ambrosia]

Just for me, the game against WC our forward pressure was abysmal with basically the same forward line as tonight less Hind.

Think the West Coast game was more due to horrible entries that were directly intercepted (Barass and McGovern marking everything) than a lack of tackling pressure

 

[WABomber]

Lots to like. Surprised noone has mentioned Cox's stint in the ruck? Gave Wright a chop out as 2nd. Against the right opposition he should be used tactically as a ruck imo, was pretty impressed.

Merret was unbelievable, true captain and you csn tell thr lads love him. A noticeable difference for me was the ruck work looked so much better because it had shiel in there driving the clearances. It let all the other role players fall back into their positions all across the ground.

Also the fact that heppell and Goldstein were dropped and the ability to run the game out was improved significantly. Only decision I wasn't a fan of is rhe lack of respect for hind! Would have rather seen Wright subbed earlier and hind in before we started trying to ice the game in the 4th.

 

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[Dan26]

 

[naraku]

Again...up yours Pies, hope the wobbles are back


Go dons!

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Lots to like. Surprised noone has mentioned Cox's stint in the ruck? Gave Wright a chop out as 2nd. Against the right opposition he should be used tactically as a ruck imo, was pretty impressed.

Merret was unbelievable, true captain and you csn tell thr lads love him. A noticeable difference for me was the ruck work looked so much better because it had shiel in there driving the clearances. It let all the other role players fall back into their positions all across the ground.

Also the fact that heppell and Goldstein were dropped and the ability to run the game out was improved significantly. Only decision I wasn't a fan of is rhe lack of respect for hind! Would have rather seen Wright subbed earlier and hind in before we started trying to ice the game in the 4th.

Thought Cox did well in the ruck- had thought we were testing it out to see if he could cope well and we'd sub wright.

 

[JayJ20]

Being at the game, you could see how much harder Collingwood ran in the first quarter and how that flipped after quarter time. Our pressure and defensive setup in the second half was some of the best we've had this year.

And what a game by Merrett.

 

[topdon]

esSenDoN HAsn'T bEAtEn a TOp 8 sIdE.

Will still be the case when Collingwood drop out of the 8 by the end of the weekend.

 

[Howard Moon]

Jeez the umpires gave us a nice night, and they say there are no preconceived biases.... Asif it wasn't payback for last week

 

[jdstorm]

Looked pretty good at times.

Team is still a work in progress but there were some good signs.

Wing marking has really improved with Jones there. Too many talls flying for marks and not enough staying down for the ground ball, but something easy to work on.

Caddy was immense looked great even if he wasn’t converting his shots.

Though the game turned when Essendon started being more abrasive physically. We’re trying to rely on perceived pressure early in the game and Collingwood didn’t respect their tackling at all.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

If there was a drunk tank I probably belonged in it, enjoyed that one a lot.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Watching Harrison the last two weeks has brought a tear to my eye. Especially today he is unlocking his potential.

Yes there’s something about him. He is very easy to root for. I’m super pleased to see him in a groove. He could be dominant as a wing in time.

 

[Hird05]

Seems that we don't beat teams in the top 8.

We beat them and then they leave the top 8.

Might have to come over for games more regularly, that was fun. The press win the 2nd and 3rd was unstoppable. Zac wow. Nate wow. Drapes and Kyle back in form.

 

[WheelAndDeal]

Came to say Harrison Jones is a gem on the wing!

Oh and that Caddy kid goes alright too..

 

[raskolnikov]

eth-dog , I respect you as a poster you've been here a very long time.

Pfft... he's a newbie.

 

[raskolnikov]

Posted on the main board but all week people have been blasting us for not beating a top eight team.

If results go the expected way then we still would not have beaten a top eight team.

Such a load of crap. We've beaten Bulldogs, Pies, GWS and Hawks, all who will either make the 8 or miss narrowly. We also have the chance to knock off Melbourne and Freo in the next few weeks.

A win and a draw against the reigning premiers.

 

[Runk]

At first I was like ‘**** this shit! I hate this game! Why the duck do I allow this club into my heart only to have it crushed every single time??’

Then for a second I was like ‘Not another ****en draw…..’

But by the end I was like

 

[NoWuckingFurries]

McKay played very well tonight
Omg our captain

He recovered well after that horrid turnover

 

[Don_Gia]

How good is it waking up after a win?

I sat behind the goals last night so didn’t see everything, but what I did see:

- Nathaniel Caddy will tear up a game sooner than later (touch wood)
-Pressure is back…Pies had no room to move much in 2nd or 3rd

• Jones on the wing is one of the best moves this season
• Draper is back
• Marking around the ground has improved heaps,
• Last 10 mins we let them get going again
• Should have won by more
• The resolve in getting back in the match after that 1st quarter proves we’ve turned a corner this year

It was a perfect winter’s night for footy.

I might actually watch a replay this time…

 

[Its Manbearpig]

Pfft... he's a newbie.

Compared to some, wow!

 

[MiguelM]

Lots to like. Surprised noone has mentioned Cox's stint in the ruck? Gave Wright a chop out as 2nd. Against the right opposition he should be used tactically as a ruck imo, was pretty impressed.

Merret was unbelievable, true captain and you csn tell thr lads love him. A noticeable difference for me was the ruck work looked so much better because it had shiel in there driving the clearances. It let all the other role players fall back into their positions all across the ground.

Also the fact that heppell and Goldstein were dropped and the ability to run the game out was improved significantly. Only decision I wasn't a fan of is rhe lack of respect for hind! Would have rather seen Wright subbed earlier and hind in before we started trying to ice the game in the 4th.

Agree with Hind. 4 minutes is easy money for him I suposse!

Inject Hind in the third we may have broke them completely. Even in 4 minutes he added energy.

 

[nipst@r]

I think most pleasing was the resilience after struggling early from the crisp momentum.