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pietillidie wrote:Just watched it on delay - you bloody beauty!
Magnificent performance. Outplayed for and beaten in the contest for a half, but just ground them down and got smarter.
Brilliant team effort, but Coxy take a bow for a huge BOG, with Checkers just behind and Nick Daics another class by foot again.
Just watched the match replay.
We were outplayed for about 15 minutes in the 2nd quarter. That is all. For the rest we were equal, or dominant, especially in the second half.
MC's Mix wrote:In the future we'll look back and give some more credit to Buckley for having the nads to play the kids at the end and instill a solid team-defense. McCrae to his credit has utilised that to full effect, but make no mistake, we'd be nowhere near as good if those basics weren't drilled in first.
Reminds me a bit of Tony Shaw from way back, playing a hugely attacking style but without the cattle. He never really got the credit he deserved in my opinion for playing the kids and backing them.
Loving what we've been putting up this year, I had minimal expectations (and still don't think we'll be a serious threat just yet) but am so happy to see the energy and passion from the group, which is translating to getting wins on the board.
Go Pies!
We will never look back to Buckley and credit him with much as our coach. The style we are playing now, the melding of attack and defence, has absoltuely nothing to do with anything Buckley did. In 2018, it was clearly the influence of Longmuir and Hocking that almost won the flag. Without them, Buckley's coaching was mostly incompetent - and Harvey's as well. The proof?? Today's game (and several others this year)
This 100%. Buckley didn’t have it. I figured this out in 2014. He was making the same coaching mistakes at the end that he was in the start.
Another four quarter performance. Next match is against my most hated club and our recent nemesis, GWS. It will be a great test. gws has the Dogs next week.
pietillidie wrote:Just watched it on delay - you bloody beauty!
Magnificent performance. Outplayed for and beaten in the contest for a half, but just ground them down and got smarter.
Brilliant team effort, but Coxy take a bow for a huge BOG, with Checkers just behind and Nick Daics another class by foot again.
Just watched the match replay.
We were outplayed for about 15 minutes in the 2nd quarter. That is all. For the rest we were equal, or dominant, especially in the second half.
I reckon they were much cleaner across the first half and were doing their thing with in-close hands and one-twos, while our mids still aren't quite there yet with the clean gives. That control gave them more time and made them more dangerous. That little run they had was always coming.
But our defence is set up well and we go hard even when we we're turning it over too much, so we're not easy to put away.
So for me the most pleasing thing was seeing us get cleaner and smarter in the second half, giving us better reward for effort, especially with our talls getting on top and clever players like Jamie working into the game.
Incredible to see the improvement in this team manifest itself in defeating the reigning premiers. Melbourne's in a slump, but they're a team I still believe will be contending at the pointy end of the season.
I thought we had a chance once May was suspended, because he dominates aerially in Melbourne's defensive 50 which makes it hard for opposition to score against them. Removing him opened up opportunities for us.
Another wonderful performance by Nick Daicos. Backed up what he did against Hawthorn, and did it without fuss. It's mind boggling how a 13-gamer is winning the ball as often as he is.
Strong performance yet again by Jack Crisp. I'd back him in to win consecutive Copeland Trophies, which is incredible for a player we once described as "steak knives".
Mason Cox was very good and was useful with his aerial dominance. If he dominates the air, he looks like a decent player worthy of being in the senior team.
I've been openly hard on him, but all I can say is well done to him. Hopefully we see more performances like that going forward.
What McRae has produced with this team is remarkable. Fast, hard and direct football which is what the supporters have wanted for years. We're an exciting team to watch under him.
Don't mind having the bye now. We've had an intense month of footy, so it will help the players to physically and mentally recharge for a big second half of the year.
You said it - all this and more mate.
Still buzzing; just an epic win over four quarters.
Another 100% buy-in from all players selected, reap the rewards.
Proved that the 2021 SCG win against these flogs was no fluke either.
May's suspension can't be discounted as a major bonus for us, as was the absence of McDonald, one less tall we didn't have to cover. Meanwhile Weideman rots away sulking in the VFL.
Some weeks you simply have to slaughter the wounded lamb whilst you have the opportunity...
If they get us later in the season, then so be it.
I'd be giving the players a VERY light week on the track again, the bye being the ideal time for all the niggly injuries to recover, and a nice window to clear their heads and put their feet up for a few days.
The final three weeks of 2022 might see us fall short of the eight, as our percentage isn't quite up to scratch, but the ride so far has been a ripper. But one week at a time peeps; keep that lid on for a few more weeks yet.
Big shout out to that CHEATING PIG Meredith and the other two %$^%$ who gave the dream-ons the world today; suck it you putrid maggots.
A wonderful victory, built on a ferocious attack on the ball and on opponents. It's how the Collingwood of old used to play. The great thing is that our young guns are proving themselves up to the task, and allowing our seasoned players to play their role, without us having to rely on a De Goey or Pendles to win the game for us.
I admit I was wrong a few weeks back when I declared Cox's career over. That was possibly the best 4 quarter game he has ever played - even better than the 2018 Prelim. When he is in that sort of form, it lifts the whole side and makes us a 4 or 5 goal better team. By my reckoning he has now strung together 4 good games together, the most ever! If he can keep that up, then there is no limit as to what we can achieve THIS YEAR!
McCreery is just about my favourite player now. There's more than a touch of Millane about him, but he is quicker! He may have been recruited as a forward, but his future is clearly as a raging bull midfielder.
As for Checkers, he deserves a hefty pay rise, not just for his output in marks and goals, but for the physical pressure he absorbs, allowing others to benefit. He's pure class.
Make no mistake Nicksters, forget about all your previous predictions. Today's win has stamped us not just as a potential finalist, but as a genuine Flag contender. For those who thought we were at least 3 years away from contending, think again. We will only get better and stronger as the season progresses. Go Pies!
Just watched the replay, and i reckon, that second half is the best second half of football we have played in at least four seasons, against real, high quality match hardened Opponent, the Premiers no less. We were friggin awesome post half time, at one stage we kicked nine goals to Melbs one, unreal, and our new Coach is a bloody genius.
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Chess and Vodka are born brothers. - Russian proverb.
An enthralling encounter transpired on Queen's Birthday, where Collingwood overpowered the reigning premiers Melbourne by 26 points. The opening term saw the Magpies come out of the gates but could not convert any of their 5 shots at goal during the first term, while the Demons put a little bit of scoreboard pressure on to take a lead of 14 points at quarter time. The second quarter was evenly fought with the Woods staying in touch by winning the quarter by 6 points to reduce the deficit to 8 points heading into the main break. A similar pattern of performance from both sides ensued to the point where Collingwood finished the quarter with momentum and were within 2 points of Melbourne at three quarter time. From there, the Pies got their kicking boots on and produced an inspiring culmination of the game to convert every shot at goal without a behind in the final quarter which was tremendous, considering the number of opportunities that Collingwood had squandered early on, and had the mental fortitude to overcome those missed chances by ensuring that passage of play did not result in failure and defeat. What the Magpies did next after quarter time, allowed them to be in a position to win by chipping away over the following two quarters before making their move in the final term to prevail as victors.
Collingwood won their statistical categories from contested possessions by +12 (144 - 132), hit-outs had a margin of +4 (28 - 24), while clearances were won by +6 ( 34 - 28 ), with stoppage clearances up by +13 (27 - 14). Contested marks had an advantage of +11 (18 - 7), +6 for Marks Inside 50 (12 - 6), and Inside 50s were won narrowly by +2 (54 - 52). Melbourne dominated the stat sheet in most key indicators from sources such as disposals by +25 (405 - 380), kicks were up by +13 (234 - 221), handballs were won by +12 (171 - 159), while uncontested possessions had a differential of +33 (264 - 231), and centre clearances were won convincingly by +7 (14 - 7). Tackles had a gap of +10 (61 - 51), Tackles Inside 50 had a margin of +4 ( 12 - 8 ), while marks went Melbourne's way by +8 (103 - 95), and uncontested marks were up by +19 (96 - 77).
Jack Crisp (29 disposals @ 83%, 431 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 19 uncontested possessions, 8 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 16 handballs, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 2 goal assists, 6 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 6 Inside 50s, 2 Rebound 50s & 1 goal) generated great drive and direction through the midfield by accumulating enough quality possessions to move the ball forward or out of traffic at every opportunity and give his team territory.
Jordan De Goey (22 disposals @ 68%, 362 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 10 kicks, 12 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 4 score involvements, 6 clearances, 3 centre clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) did his damage at clearances where he was able to clear the ball quite regularly and was equally busy in the clinches to win his own ball. De Goey looked to move the ball forward as often as possible even if the score involvements and Inside 50s numbers were below to what we normally anticipate and expect from De Goey.
Scott Pendlebury (21 disposals @ 71%, 437 metres gained, 20 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 8 score involvements & 4 Inside 50s) spent the bulk of his time in the midfield once again, where he ensured each of his possessions had purpose to the team's cause, by firstly providing territory with his ball use, and secondly, creating scoring chains from stoppages and transition which Pendlebury has been doing for years.
Mason Cox (21 disposals @ 57%, 407 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 11 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 9 hit-outs, 16 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 3 contested marks, 2 Marks Inside 50, 2 tackles, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50s & 1 goal) turned the game in the third term with a team-lifting goal that got the team going. Cox was stupendous at plucking marks everywhere especially in defence during the third term, where he snaffled two intercept marks. In totality, Cox provided a contest at every opportunity, held most of his marks, and got busy winning the ball at ground level to accumulate a career-high in disposals where Cox looked to move the ball on at all costs, irrespective of any errors being made.
Taylor Adams (20 disposals @ 70%, 232 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 11 handballs, 4 tackles, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances & 3 Inside 50s) made an effort to reduce his skill errors, which he did very well. Adams stuck to his strengths of winning the contested ball, tackling pressure and clearances and keeping his decision-making relatively simple considering the decisions Adams has been making in recent weeks.
Patrick Lipinski (18 disposals @ 56% 280 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 12 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal assist, 4 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 3 Rebound 50s) struggled to get going in the first three quarters, but he was able to lift at the right time in the final term, which coincided with the team's dominance to come out on top and bounce back.
Josh Daicos (18 disposals @ 72%, 317 metres gained, 9 contested possessions, 9 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 9 kicks, 9 handballs, 2 marks, 2 goal assists, 5 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances & 5 Inside 50s) started slowly before getting stuck into his work in the second half, especially in the last quarter where Josh was up and around the ball, where Josh created two goals that closed out the contest with majors to Crisp and Elliott. Josh Daicos spent two to three quarters on the wing before going forward to take Hoskin Elliott's position in a direct swap.
Darcy Cameron (15 disposals @ 80%, 12 contested possessions, 3 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 19 hit-outs, 6 kicks, 9 handballs, 3 marks, 2 contested marks, 5 tackles, 4 score involvements, 3 clearances & 2 stoppage clearances) competed strongly in the ruck to give his midfield opportunities from stoppages, and occasionally from centre bounces. Cameron also demonstrated a will to tackle with intent. With Mason Cox dominating the airways, Cameron did not need to take as many marks, but still made sure he competed at each aerial contest.
Nick Daicos (33 disposals @ 79%, 436 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 23 uncontested possessions, 9 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 17 handballs, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 4 score involvements, 3 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 5 Rebound 50s) put in another defensive masterclass by accumulating possessions that went forward to the team's advantage. Nick showed tremendous poise and composure at all times when the Demons kept pumping the ball forward where Nick often came to Collingwood's rescue to create stability behind the ball.
Brayden Maynard (25 disposals @ 76%, 324 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 12 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 9 handballs, 4 marks, 2 contested marks, 4 tackles, 3 Inside 50s & 3 Rebound 50s) won enough of the ball to be damaging when it truly mattered. Maynard looked to kick long to contests or to advantage from defence as often as possible, while looking to push higher up the ground to see if any of Collingwood's forwards could take marks from his booming left foot, which did not eventuate.
John Noble (18 disposals @ 72%, 376 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 8 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 7 handballs, 2 marks, 2 score involvements & 5 Rebound 50s) overcame errors to produce run and carry as the game progressed. Noble also looked to intercept anything that came his way, which he did really well.
Isaac Quaynor (16 disposals @ 81%, 424 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 4 handballs, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 Inside 50s & 5 Rebound 50s) combined run and carry with penetrating kicks from defence that often found targets. Quaynor contributed excellently to the team's ball movement by producing territory from his possessions as often as possible.
Darcy Mooore (14 disposals @ 79%, 240 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 10 intercept possessions, 9 kicks, 5 handballs, 8 marks, 3 contested marks & 3 Rebound 50s) displayed his aerial dominance in marking contests and kept his ball use relatively simple.
Nathan Murphy (9 disposals @ 67%, 202 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 7 kicks, 2 handballs, 4 marks, 2 contested marks, 2 score involvements & 6 Rebound 50s) backed in his aerial judgement and provided continuous rebound out of defence.
Jeremy Howe (9 disposals @ 78%, 217 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 7 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 5 kicks, 4 handballs, 5 marks, 2 score involvements & 4 Rebound 50s) provided defensive cover behind the ball to fold back and take intercept marks, while contributing to the ball movement from defence.
Will Hoskin-Elliott (20 disposals @ 65%, 300 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 1 goal assist, 5 score involvements, 3 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 3 Inside 50s & 2 Rebound 50s) spent most of his time up forward before swapping with Josh Daicos on the wing in the second half, and proved very effective at winning his own ball, while producing territory with each possession.
Jamie Elliott (19 disposals @ 58%, 129 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 10 handballs, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 Tackles Inside 50, 1 goal assist, 8 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 3 goals) burst to life in the second half, where he converted all of his goals. Elliott also contributed heavily to scoring chains to prove his worth to his team when he wasn't kicking goals himself.
Brody Mihocek (16 disposals @ 81%, 302 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 11 kicks, 5 handballs, 10 marks, 5 contested marks, 6 Marks Inside 50, 7 score involvements, 4 Inside 50s & 4 goals) proved to be the focal point up forward where he took plenty of marks up forward, and clunked contested marks at will. Importantly, Mihocek was able to go back and convert his opportunities. This game was one of Mihocek's best ever matches for Collingwood.
Beau McCreery (13 disposals @ 85%, 360 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 8 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 2 Tackles Inside 50, 1 goal assist, 6 score involvements, 5 Inside 50s & 1 goal) was highly effective with his ball use, pressure without the ball was very good and chimed in with an important goal during the third term.
Jack Ginnivan (8 disposals @ 50%, 176 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 6 kicks, 2 handballs, 2 marks, 3 score involvements & 1 goal) had an almost game in the first half. Ginnivan wasted his first two shots early in the opening term, before opening Collingwood's account during the second term with his only goal for the game. Ginnivan went missing for the rest of the game.
Oliver Henry (5 disposals @ 80%, 207 metres gained, 2 contested possessions, 3 uncontested possessions, 5 kicks, 3 marks, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements, 2 Inside 50s & 1 goal) may not have had a great game, but he was able to take a mark up forward in the final term and convert a goal that ensured that the Magpies would not be headed for the remainder of the game.
Collingwood's next game will be against GWS Giants on June 26 at the MCG. The Giants have caused many issues to the Magpies over the last 5 years, where Collingwood have only beaten GWS once during that time. Time for a giant victory and snap the losing streak against GWS that has been active for three consecutive seasons. Collingwood's last victory against GWS was the 2nd Semi Final at the MCG in 2018.
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Woods Of Ypres wrote:always enjoy beating these tweed-wearing toffs, they can choke on their quail and cucumber sandwiches
Any sign of old mate Geoffry Dribblesworth, or did he head to the snow with mummy dear?
My daughter lives near Mansfield and reckons the Toffs in their Range Rovers are flooding into town, near Mt Buller, now, all the cafes are packed to the rafters.
Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich.
Chess and Vodka are born brothers. - Russian proverb.
Currently in sunny Croatia lapping up the win with beer or three!
Kayo doesn't work over here, so was kept up to date by the afl app my nrother over messenger and the of course The Nicksters!!
What a month of being a Collingwood supporter!! After the Tigs ad Dogs games I thought that there is a bit to work out still.
But now after the last 4 games... Woweee look at the potential when there is buy in from the whole team!!
Where we a bit lucky with the Deees outs (Tmac and May)?? Maybe, but that's their problem lol.
Coxy, always liked you, well done, after our Lions game, thought the writing was on the wall, credit to you big fella, just fantastic. Just like with any player, consistency is key.
Checkers just keeps on delivering and loving Elliot and Henry combo around him.
What a jet Beau is, can see big upside with him.
Could mention more, but just a great team win.
Love a Queens Bday win as half there is a divide of Collingwood and Deeeees fans in the extended family.
Love sending a "Pies deeeeestroy the deeeees at the 'G' text!!
I was all for a bottom 6 finish for draft picks, but maybe we trade them for for proven players to improve depth now? Or do we still have the eye for a longer game?
