Game Day. Pies v. Power. Late changes, comments.

[Donny]

Today.

Collingwood v. Port Adelaide.

MCG. 1.45

Let's hear ya !!

[Piethagoras' Theorem]

Not much to say other than, I really dislike port. Go Pies!

[LaurieHolden]

If Bobby is quiet or looks to be drifting out of the game, I'd like to see him moved up onto the wing to launch a few runs. I love seeing those baulks and spins he does all before using that line breaking dash.
It's good for him, the team and supporter morale!

[The Black and White Lion]

C'mon Pies! strong start, play all 4 quarters, strong finish, get the 4points and freshen up for next Thursday. Be nice to get back to 4-3

[LaurieHolden]

Not much to say other than, I really dislike port. Go Pies!

Frankie old cock, how are you seeing things atm? Trending up, down or sideways?

[qldmagpie67]

Concerned about our outside speed
If we move Nick D into the modified it hampers our run off HB
If we don’t then we will killed outside of the contest
I agree with Laurie use our speed if there not impacting
Hill and McCreery have speed to burn using them around the ball might t be a bad idea

[The Black and White Lion]

Some interesting news in the VFL selection.
Harrison out of the VFL team as he is the AFL emergency.
Lachie Sullivan has been 'managed' from the VFL game suggesting he'll be an emergency or maybe make a debut on Anzac Day.

[Piethagoras' Theorem]

Not much to say other than, I really dislike port. Go Pies!

Frankie old cock, how are you seeing things atm? Trending up, down or sideways?

Sideways, although I'm not even sure what that means. Form difficult to read with the weird draw we've had. I don't think we can be better than last year, the question is whether we can be our best and if that best is still better than most. As for today's game, I've got no doubt port are itching for this and will be up and about. Round after a bye generally doesn't bode too well for us from memory but we're relatively healthy and should give it a good crack. Think our backline stacks well against their forwards this week and may be the key to victory

[Piesnchess]

WE cannot go 2-4, then face the thug edge Bombers. THIS is a must win, a must victory, be close, tough, dour, but Woods by 11 points. Go Woods !!

[Jezza]

Battle of the midfields. If we let Rozee, Butters and Horne-Francis get on top of us we’ll struggle.

Hoping for a big performance today. We’ve had the week off, so hopefully we’re fresh and raring to go.

[Jezza]

Reef is the sub.

[think better]

Reef is the sub.

Interesting call - I wonder if we'll send Howe forward at times given Port are light on for talls in the forward line

[Pies2016]

Ports midfield will always get plenty of the ball. They play a high possession game ( 2nd in possessions )
The key is to not let them drive out of the front of the stoppages and make them go backwards or sideways before they go forward. It’s the quick straight line exits that kill any opposition. Alternatively, put enough pressure on their midfield that their dump kicks are won back by our defenders or wingers who who will need to work very hard to lend support.
To be honest, Port haven’t beaten much but they have been winning. Conversely, we haven’t won much but we’ve been beaten by the best going around. Shapes as very interesting match up.
Bring it on.

[stui magpie]

Since I won't be in the game thread, I'll get in early.

Sack the coach, time to play the kids.