Game Day Round 9 vs. Western Bulldogs, Fri 13/05, 7:50pm MRVL

[YouBeauty]

Of course if he's worn out, give him a rest, but this is the genuine "8 pointer" we don't want to lose.

Worn out? We have played 8 games. We have a bye in Round 14.
Am I missing an inside joke?

 

[Big Bryza]

Rubbish BB it's a matter of what he's capable of, it's a matter of second efforts and it's a matter that he still has a bloody ordinary tank.

Yes he's flashy and draws the ball, but even when he gets it he's far too inclined to go for the 'watch me' play rather than the team play.

I know he has the right stuff and really want him to parade it but to date it's just been superficial.

He's been far far more team oriented this year. He along with Crisp were the 2 that kept us in the game against Richmond.

He was also strong against Essendon through the midfield. His only down week has been the Suns game where he played deep forward and was battling the flu at the time.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[jonbe54]

He's been far far more team oriented this year. He along with Crisp were the 2 that kept us in the game against Richmond.

He was also strong against Essendon through the midfield. His only down week has been the Suns game where he played deep forward and was battling the flu at the time.

This year eh?

5th year eh.

He still doesn't have a decent tank.

I like his skills but I don't like his professionalism.

 

[stormskye]

Happy but cautious at the same time… hope we don’t rush him back.

 

[Masked Magician]

Press Conference: Craig McRae

Hear from the coach ahead of our Round 9 clash with the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[Big Bryza]

Tim English is out, which is great news for our ruck department, however, Luke Darcy’s son at 207cm looks like getting the call up.


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Coming off a serious foot injury and played maybe half a game in the 2's.

Would be great news for us if he plays.

 

[Big Bryza]

This year eh?

5th year eh.

He still doesn't have a decent tank.

I like his skills but I don't like his professionalism.

You just dislike him by the sounds of it.

 

[adge0001]

I highly doubt it as he’s still listed as injured and hasn’t played a single game of VFL all year…

Beverage may be indeed playing games with us, here. I guess we’ll see.


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[Cobalt King]

Great news but if he doesn't play this week do we take him to Perth next week? Better off playing VFL next week and being back for a Carlton blockbuster?

 

[sideswipe]

This year eh?

5th year eh.

He still doesn't have a decent tank.

I like his skills but I don't like his professionalism.

Really? I am sure it will surprise many to discover that you have a negative opinion on Jordy.

 

[Cobalt King]

Press Conference: Craig McRae

Hear from the coach ahead of our Round 9 clash with the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

What about the clown asking him about Lamumba talking to club legal people? what do they think he is going say? Seriously a primary school kid could have deflected that one. Wasted half the presser trying to get him to say something he was never going to say

 

[jonbe54]

You just dislike him by the sounds of it.

Actually I love his capabilities - I don't like that he doesn't live up to them often enough.

He reminds me of the bear - all the talent in the world but doesn't do enough with it.

And THAT'S all about attitude.

 

[Mollythedolly]

He won’t get used to the increase paced of the senior game, increased pressure etc

Was good enough to play 11 games last year… but not good enough to get a run of 3-4 games now,
despite averaging 22 touches a game in the VFL

Have you even watched any VFL games this year?

 

[Cobalt King]

What about the clown asking him about Lamumba talking to club legal people? what do they think he is going say? Seriously a primary school kid could have deflected that one. Wasted half the presser trying to get him to say something he was never going to say

When he says thanks guys at the end I'm sure he's thinking "Thanks for wasting my time asking the same question six times looking for a headline you are never getting"

 

[Mollythedolly]

Yup, agree with this 100%. We need to know if these kids are going to cut it or not.

1) if these kids can play, we attack FA & senior players.

2) if these kids can’t play, we have to hit the draft board again.

You seem to think that the coaching panel can’t work out if a player will cut it at senior level without exposure at senior level. Apparently they don’t even need to be ready either physically or in terms of form. We just need to play them. Then we’ll know. Interesting.

 

[Mollythedolly]

Early call. I’ll wait for selection.

 

[Masked Magician]

Early call. I’ll wait for selection.

Spot on, plenty of time till the game starts wouldn't be ruling someone out on Wednesday with illness

 

[Big Bryza]

Great news but if he doesn't play this week do we take him to Perth next week? Better off playing VFL next week and being back for a Carlton blockbuster?

Aerobically he'll be fit as a fiddle.

You don't drive your ferrari's in the bush so straight in for mine v Freo.

 

[Jen2310]

Early call. I’ll wait for selection.

Unless Bevo has ruled him out


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[Jen2310]

Yup ruled him out

"Tim unfortunately is ill, he's crook. So he won't play," coach Luke Beveridge said.

"He's recovered from the injury but he's really sick. I think this flu that's going around has got a hold of him and it's knocked him around.


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[Piestration]

We are in rebuild mode, would like to see macrae, poulter and ruscoe get a game.
Maybe Cox in for Cameron.

Is Cameron injured?

 

[Piestration]

Out: Brown, Begg & Bianco

In: Poulter, Cox & Ruscoe

 

[Jen2310]

Begg is black. Cox in white.
Poulter was in black. Bianco in white.

Though nick was in white. So I’ve gotta wonder if they are resting him.


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[sr36]

Yup, agree with this 100%. We need to know if these kids are going to cut it or not.

1) if these kids can play, we attack FA & senior players.

2) if these kids can’t play, we have to hit the draft board again.

They will only find out if they are ready now or not, which in most cases they can tell from the VFL and training and they know they're not- it doesn't show whether they will cut it in the future. That comes down to improvement, which is always a bit of a guess.