VFL Round 2

[Dark Beanie]

Pies vs Port Melbourne

Saturday 1 April @ 7.35pm. Venue ETU Stadium (North Port oval).
Double header with VFLW @ 4.30pm.

Match centre:

https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5111

Ladder:

Pies - 3rd (1 win, 287.8%) Port Melb - 8th, (1 win, 130.3%)

[Dark Beanie]

Team selection (@ 31/03/2023):

B: J. Ryan 24, K. Schreiber 52, T. Ruscoe 21
HB: N. Jetta 54), L. Tardrew 51, O. Markov 37
C: T. Bianco 8, E. Allan 16, W. Kelly 20
HF: C. Murley 27, J. Ginnivan 33, H. Harrison 36
F: R. McInnes 26, T. Wilson 12, S. Glover 50
R: O.Steene 44, F. Macrae 18, J. Carmichael 45

INT: C. Hustwaite 55, L. Purcell 65, T. Wilson 56, J. Longmire 57*, J. Richards 2

EMG: C. Lane 48, B. Silvagni 60, V. Blackmore-Moore 49, E. Delany 63. C. Maxted 66, Y. Ashwin 70, C. Mulvogue 68, J. Tomasiello 61

IN: O. Markov, J. Ginnivan, R. McInnes, J. Carmichael
OUT: A. Johnson (AFL), J. Long (hamstring), C. Lane, B. Silvagni (omit)

Carmichael was the AFlL sub last night so there may be a change to the team.

[Pies2016]

^^^

Thanks D B. Pretty sure there’s a new rule that allows Carmichael to play in the VFL having already been the tactical sub in the AFL. That decision is made at the clubs discretion and given he only played a quarter last night, I would think there’s every chance he gets decent minutes today ( unless he pulled up sore ) I remember reading the rule change and thinking that’s just a common sense outcome for the benefit of all involved.

[swoop42]

Given Carmichael didn't play at any level last week and only got a run for 1 quarter last night I don't see how he's in any less need of minutes than McInnes.

I hope he puts his hand up to play.

[RudeBoy]

I'm sure Carmichael will play.

It will be interesting to see how Steen goes. Fly seems hesitant to play him too early, in case it sets back his development and confidence. However, if he rips it apart today, he may well convince Fly to give him a go.

[lihei]

Ed Allan looking the goods.

[Pies4shaw]

Currently losing the hitouts 18 to 8 but the clearances are even. Qtr time. Pies 7.2 (Reef 2 goals, Ginnivan, Carmichael, Glover, Harrison and Allan 1 apiece), Port 2.3. Jakob Ryan, who looked a prospect last week, has backed up with 10 first quarter disposals. Ruscoe and Bianco have had 9 and Carmichael and Allan have had 8.

[Pies2016]

^^^
It’s worth noting Steene is up against Sam Naismith tonight. Former Sydney Swans player and man mountain, so Steene is on a steep learning curve.
Jacob Ryan looks a serious player. There’s a bit of Maynard about him the way he attacks the ball and takes the game on.

[masoncox]

Any more comments on the game????

[Pies4shaw]

Collingwood back out to a 34-point lead, after Port got within a goal. 14.3 to 8.5, a little over halfway through the 3rd. Reef has 3 goals, Macrae 2. Ryan has had 20 disposals. Markov, Macrae and Allan have had 17 and Ruscoe and Bianco have had 16. Naismith has had 38 hitouts, Steene 12 (and he has just kicked a goal). We're getting shaded in the clearances but that's not terrible, given the ruck is being lost 45 hitouts to 16.

[pietillidie]

^Just noticed the club is also posting updates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollingwoodVFL

[watt price tully]

Steen would get monstered by Brisbane’s two rucks. Ed
Allen looked terrific as did Ryan. (Had a screen on at work last night & Sat about a 1/2 all up.

[What'sinaname]

No mention of Ginnivan suggests he didn't do enough in the VFL?

[mattdally]

Watched the game. Ginny 10 touches and a goal. Minimum impact game from him. Did try to start a fight at every opportunity. His opponents were into him as expected.

Would say no chance for AFL recall just yet.

Ed Allen is special. Jakob Ryan looks the goods.
Reef comes in for Cameron.

[Dark Beanie]

Final score: Pies 21.5.134 defeated Port Melbourne 12.10.82

Goals: Wilson 3, McInnes 3, Longmire 3, Macrae 2, Harrison 2, Glover 2, Ginnivan 2, Steene, Richards, Murley, Carmichael, Allan

Top disposals: Bianco 29, Macrae 25, Markov & Allan 24, Ryan & Ruscoe 23

https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/1 ... -melbourne

Match replay:

https://www.afl.com.au/video/894990/vfl ... MATCH:5111

Mini match:

https://www.afl.com.au/video/894806/vfl ... MATCH:5111