Toast Round 8 = Collingwood 77-48 Sydney

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Top 10 (Collingwood vs Non-Vic H&A crowds in Melbourne)
  1. Rd 8 2023 = Collingwood vs Sydney (71,463)
  2. Rd 9 2013 = Collingwood vs Sydney (65,306)
  3. Rd 21 2007 = Collingwood vs Sydney (63,842)
  4. Rd 13 2012 = Collingwood vs West Coast (62,957)
  5. Rd 19 2003 = Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions (61,868)
  6. Rd 3 2019 = Collingwood vs West Coast (60,878)
  7. Rd 2 2023 = Collingwood vs Port Adelaide (60,744)
  8. Rd 7 1998 = Collingwood vs Sydney (57,894)
  9. Rd 10 2006 = Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions (54,820)
  10. Rd 16 2013 = Collingwood vs Adelaide (54,790)
 
Very satisfying win.

Sydney are one of the more unlikeable teams we've encountered in recent times. Their premeditated targeting of Nick at the start of the game was pathetic and weak. Just classic faux tough guys if I've ever seen one.

In addition, you have Longmire whinging about our supporters booing Franklin, but completely forgetting that Ginnivan was subject to booing from the SCG crowd last year and he actually got injured in this game.

On the match itself, fantastic to see Checkers breakthrough and kick 5 goals in a game. It's been a long time coming for him. Just been such a consistent performer for us over the past 5 years. He currently sits 7th on the Coleman Medal tally.

Ginnivan had an instant impact in the final quarter. Just confirmed to everyone that he's in our best 22. The pressure will be on Bobby Hill to lift after a few quiet weeks.

IQ arguably played the best game of his career. Moore was also outstanding once again keeping Franklin under control.

We're not playing perfect footy at the moment, but we've consistently found another gear in our armour when we've been challenged by the opposition. This bodes well for the future.
Some reason why Franklin was booed?
 
An icy reception and fiercely fought contest were the orders of the day to commence May, as Collingwood outlasted Sydney to prevail by 29 points. Both sides fought tooth and nail for groundball contests, both sides were particularly wasteful in front of goal as neither side had the impetus to punish their opponents with significant scoreboard pressure to break the game wide open or set up a match-winning lead. At three quarter time, it was anybody's game and in the balance to determine who would succeed when it truly counted and mattered. The Magpies were the team that held their nerve defensively, and were gradually able to pile on enough goals at the right time to take home the points and reclaim top spot on the ladder after 8 matches.

Collingwood won their key indicators from contested possessions by +9 (138 - 129), intercept possessions had a reading of +4 (77 - 73), hit-outs were won by +27 (46 - 19), while clearances had a margin of +5 (35 - 30), with centre clearances up by +5 (11 - 6). Tackles Inside 50 had an advantage of +16 (22 - 6), +1 for Marks Inside 50 (13 - 12), and Inside 50s had a gap of +12 (56 - 44). Sydney monopolised the stats sheet, winning disposals by +78 (432 - 354), kicks were won by +24 (246 - 222), handballs had a margin of +54 (186 - 132), while uncontested positions had a buffer of +99 (294 - 195). Tackles were up by +3 (55 - 52), +60 for marks (132 - 72), with uncontested marks claimed by +57 (120 - 63), and contested marks won by +3 (12 - 9). Stoppage clearances was the only statistical category (24 apiece) in dispute from today's game.

Scott Pendlebury (31 disposals @ 61%, 229 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 24 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 15 handballs, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 5 score involvements, 5 clearances, 4 stoppage clearances & 2 Inside 50s) provided stability in the midfield and stoppages around the ground by feeding the ball out by foot to leading teammates, or dishing handpasses out to runners who had separation from their opponents to move the ball forward and keep it in motion.

Josh Daicos (23 disposals @ 65%, 234 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 12 handballs, 5 marks, 4 score involvements, 7 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) responded well from a poor first half where had 7 possessions, by influencing the play in an accumulative and direct manner over the last two quarters. Josh was unfortunate in missing two goals that he would normally convert during the third term, but did not let those behinds define his game by accumulating 11 disposals in the last quarter to form a valuable connection to teammates who needed an outlet on the wing to maintain possession or produce territory that resulted in scoring shots.

Tom Mitchell (22 disposals @ 86%, 282 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 11 kicks, 11 handballs, 4 tackles, 4 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 centre clearances & 5 Inside 50s) was absolutely crucial with clearance work and territory in his team's forward half to allow Collingwood's forwards opportunities to compete aerially in marking contests or groundballs up forward. Mitchell's ability to win centre clearances has been absolutely joyous to watch.

Steele Sidebottom (21 disposals @ 57%, 158 metres gained, 9 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 6 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 8 handballs, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 5 Inside 50s) linked up possessions in small increments without the substantial territory that is expected with Sidebottom's brand of footy. Sidebottom, like Josh Daicos, provides an outlet on the wing to take marks or receive handballs to move the ball continually until the team outnumbers the opposition at ground level to score goals.

Jack Crisp (20 disposals @ 55%, 312 metres gained, 13 contested possessions, 7 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 15 kicks, 5 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 7 score involvements, 6 clearances, 2 centre clearances, 4 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50s & 3 Rebound 50s) had an impact on the contest with clearance work and scoring chains, but ball use up forward and inability to convert goals dampened his standards.

Jordan De Goey (17 disposals @ 82%, 106 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 8 kicks, 9 handballs, 2 tackles, 9 score involvements, 6 clearances, 3 centre clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 2 Inside 50s & 1 goal) contributed heavily in scoring chains despite being below his statistical output, while some of his clearance work got reward for effort.

Billy Frampton (13 disposals @ 38%, 207 metres gained, 32 hit-outs, 9 contested possessions, 4 uncontested possessions, 11 kicks, 2 handballs, 3 marks, 5 score involvements, 3 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 3 Inside 50s, 3 Rebound 50s & 1 goal) provided great service to his midfielders by winning his ruck contests convincingly at centre bounces to enable the midfield group adequate opportunities to send the ball forward, while Frampton's work around the ground at stoppages was equally
impressive. Frampton was the preferred ruckman over Mason Cox, who was eased back into action from injury and ably supported Frampton in the ruck when he wasn't available.

Nick Daicos (25 disposals @ 72%, 276 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 19 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 15 kicks, 10 handballs, 5 tackles, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements, 3 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) won enough of his own ball in defence to still contribute to ball movement. Nick was moved into the midfield during the last quarter to shake off the tag, and was able to lose his direct opponent a few times in transition from stoppages.

Isaac Quaynor (22 disposals @ 73%, 270 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 17 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 14 kicks, 8 handballs, 9 marks, 3 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 2 Inside 50s & 5 Rebound 50s) was in sublime touch by thwarting Sydney attacks and saving goals with intercept marking and excellent rebound coming out of defence.

John Noble (21 disposals @ 76%, 403 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, 6 intercept possessions, 20 kicks, 3 marks, 3 score involvements, 3 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 3 Inside 50s & 6 Rebound 50s) produced great run and carry, as well as driving kicks out of defence, which didn't always hit the mark but allowed the team more time to defend. Noble was equally prepared to roll up to the wing and pump the ball inside 50 where the team were able to score from each of his kicks that went forward.

Darcy Moore (20 disposals @ 80%, 282 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, 11 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 1 goal assist, 4 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 7 Rebound 50s) played another great captain's game by judging intercept marks superbly, difused marking contests with timely spoils, and generated quality rebound to enable the team more time to defend.

Taylor Adams (22 disposals @ 68%, 135 metres gained, 9 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 11 handballs, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 4 Tackles Inside 50, 1 goal assist, 4 score involvements, 2 clearances & 2 Inside 50s) won his fair share of the footy up forward with stints in the midfield. Adams emphasised his game on pressure and tackling to give the team a greater chance of scoring goals.

Will Hoskin-Elliott (17 disposals @ 94%, 290 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 10 kicks, 7 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 5 score involvements, 3 Inside 50s & 1 goal) was particularly prolific for three quarters as a high half-forward that made leads towards the ball carrier to take his marks, before linking up scoring chains and hitting the scoreboard in a solid outing against quality opposition.

Jamie Elliott (15 disposals @ 27%, 145 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 11 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 4 handballs, 6 marks, 3 Marks Inside 50, 5 tackles, 4 Tackles Inside 50, 2 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 1 goal) worked hard for his possessions up forward, but his ball use by foot let him down on numerous occasions. Elliott was still able to maintain tackling ferocity and pressure up forward, while kicking a crucial goal when goals were at a premium.

Brody Mihocek (10 disposals @ 80%, 4 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 4 marks, 2 Marks Inside 50, 6 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 5 goals) was Collingwood's player of the match when the game was there to be won. Mihocek was able to conjure goals, while everybody else were kicking behinds and finding it difficult to kick goals.

Collingwood's next game will be against GWS at the MCG on May 14. A giant challenge ahead for the Magpies, against a side that are usually very competitive. The key focus will be denying the Giants space and separation on the outside of the contest where uncontested possessions and marks are won. If Collingwood can own those areas, the Woods will become increasingly likely to prevail over the Giants and maintain top spot on the ladder.
 

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Because an entire generation has been indoctrinated to believe that hurting somebody's feelings is a terrible sin.
So you have no problem with the disabled (and other minorities) being belittled and bullied, where life becomes a nightmare and they are driven to suicide?

No response required, it is a rhetorical question.
 
Massive pies supporter from the west, the crowds here are terrible. Have been at games were all the opposition champs were booed bucks hird goodes Harvey Carey WCE fans are the worst.
Agree. You boo Jim O’Dea not Robert Harvey or Nathan Buckley. It is appalling behavior.
 
Agree. You boo Jim O’Dea not Robert Harvey or Nathan Buckley. It is appalling behavior.
Interesting point you raise. I wonder if perhaps Buddy's indiscretions on field, be it reports for striking or high bumps, have led to a perception that he goes out to hurt his opponents? Just because he's a great of the game, doesn't mean he can't be a grub as well.
 
Agree. You boo Jim O’Dea not Robert Harvey or Nathan Buckley. It is appalling behavior.

Yeah, never could understand why people would boo players who were champions of the game and never did anything controversial. The bronx cheers would be more appropriate when they screwed up instead.

However with players such as Henry who wanted to bail out on their club because they wanted to move an hour down the road because of home sickness, no issues with the former club supporters going to town on them.
 

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Just on the booing topic, not a fan of it personally but each to their own. I'd just rather it be saved for actual flogs like Papley who've made an enemy of our club and it's players. Whereas when people were booing Buddy I just found myself asking why? What did he personally do to our club to deserve it? Sure he's a money chaser up in Sydney but why is that our business? Same with the JHF booing, I just didn't really get it.

What he did to us was murder us nearly every time we played against him!! Superstar and so dumb to boo. Couldn't agree more on Papley!!
 
Poor bastard had one of those days.

I was a cricket umpire for many years - some days you get all the sh!tty decisions at your end, and the other guy gets to count to 6 all day.
Very true Doc1763 . I'm a cricket umpire myself and sometimes the difficult decisions just follow you around. Felt sorry for that goal umpire. I reckon he was justified in calling for at least 2 of the 5 reviews (Frampton and Checkers last one). Good on him for having the guts to put himself on the line and officiate on the big stage. Not everyone can do it.
 
First, they are not living off the back of COLA as they haven’t had it since 2014.

Second, academy listed players have been able to be bid on by rival clubs. Melbourne bid for Heeney but Sydney we’re allowed to use pick 18 to match it. Blakey could have chosen North and didn’t etc etc.

If not for Sydney’s (and other academy’s - Gold Coast, Brisbane and GWS) most of these interstate kids now getting picked up would have stuck to basketball or rugby, or rugby league etc. Heeney certainly would never have got on the radar if there were no Swans academy. He’d have gone back to rugby league. So I really don’t get the gripes about the setting up of Academies. I think they’ve been great for the game at producing nsw and qld talent

Third, f@ck Fitzroy and any other Victorian club. If south Melbourne got half the hand outs “Sydney” got they’d still be at Lakeside… Oh wait that’s right south Melbourne got punted up to Sydney by the other VFL clubs didn’t they??

Who seriously gives a s**t about Fitzroy still being in the comp? They had no supporters and money and merged with Brisbane. VFL clubs screwed them in favour of Port Adelaide.

Fourth, in your logic we got a “hand out from AFL” for tanking for Thomas and Pendlebury. Not long after that the priority picks were abolished. We also used our academies over the years to get Witts and McInnes etc not to mention the great luck we’ve had with Father Sons in recent years. The Father Son continues to be one of the biggest rorts in the game, but because its Victorian clubs that usually benefit from it most - no one in Victoria has a sook about it.

Fifth, SCG is far from trash. Their supporters are pretty decent (yes a bit clueless) but compared to arrogant s**t bags like Essendon and Geelong, Swans fans are a walk in the park. And Papley wanted to leave due to family issues. He’s since re-signed with the club hasn’t he?

I get it, you hate Sydney and that’s fine.

Just to me the whole academies and COLA schtick is way overblown - and mainly touted by our former President as an excuse as to why he failed to deliver us a premiership 21 out of his 22 years. Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond had no problem securing 3 to 4 premierships each in the past 16 years. COLA and Academies didn’t stop them doing that.

Fact is, Swans have had great administration, playing group, coaching staff and culture for 20 years. I respect what they’ve achieved. So it’s great today that we have beaten them, I think it says a lot about our playing group, admin, coaching staff and culture since fly was appointed in late 2021.




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You make some good points. Thanks for posting such a thoughtful and well considered post.
 
On replay, Elliott was the victim of some atrocious passes and terrible bounces when clear of his opponent and in scoring positions. Howlers from McCreery and Mihochek were especially bad. Easily could have kicked 4-5 goals with a bit more luck.

Plenty of good signs though. Much more involved and impactful today. Seems to have turned the corner.


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His first half was pretty bad, but second half was much improved. Needs to clean up his field kicking, I think he scrub kicked it to Cox’s feet at least 3 times.
 

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