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

think better · Post by **think better** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:45 pm

Pies2016 wrote:Ned Long is an endurance beast. He’s been picked to gain some first use and territory, over polish and sublime skills. It’s exactly what we need right now, GRUNT. We need to lock the ball in more and give the defence a chop out. The challenge for Ned will be rising to the next level but if he does adapt, he has the capacity to be the perfect complement to a class midfield.

If one of his strengths is endurance then I hope they play him in the first 22 and not as sub.

Magpietothemax · Post by **Magpietothemax** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:50 pm

Yes, I would be shocked if he was selected as sub. I think HH will be the sub. He had a quiet game last week - maybe tired ? - so being sub would be ideal for him, and we know that he is exactly the type of sub you want - capable of an immediate impact on the game.

Magpietothemax · Post by **Magpietothemax** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:58 pm

Take_a_Screamer wrote:* Lachie Sullivan on his way to Frankston tomorrow.
* Reef McInnes named in the centre or is it FF - interesting.
* Iliro Smit in first ruck
* Josh Eyre playing

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

Looking forward to seeing the performance of our VFL team.
a) Hoping Reef smashes it, as he is on the cusp for AFL selection i feel.
b) Another strong performance for Josh Eyre would be really important as well. I feel that he could potentially play a game or two this season.
c) Great to see how Illiro goes.
d) I hope Fin and Lachie both have great games,as we need both for our midfield depth. Fin, I haven't given up on you.

derkd · Post by **derkd** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:21 pm

I am actually quite tranquil about tonight...very simple, either we are good enough or we are not

If we are any chance of going back to back, games like tonight are a non-negotiable.

Post by **Dark Beanie** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:21 pm

Yeah, it will be disappointing to lose but reality is you need to be top 4 for a chance to win it.

One of my uncles is a Bombers supporter, reckons they will win tonight as Pies not firing on all cylinders.

lazzadesilva · Post by **lazzadesilva** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:38 pm

I don’t think that the Bummers are firing all that well either. It will be close depending on who fires best

Piesnchess · Post by **Piesnchess** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:59 pm

Ned Long, looks a real goer, my Lord, thats NINE debutants this season, must be nearly a record for us, hey. ?? Bobby Hill to mesmerise the Dons backs, and boot five goals, back it in. Go Woods. !!

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:12 pm

^ Collingwood's record is, I think, 31.

Post by **David** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:21 pm

Piesnchess wrote:Ned Long, looks a real goer, my Lord, thats NINE debutants this season, must be nearly a record for us, hey. ?? Bobby Hill to mesmerise the Dons backs, and boot five goals, back it in. Go Woods. !!

We’ve had ten before, from memory, and that wasn’t counting players with experience at AFL level like Schultz, Bytel and Long. Including players from other clubs, nine is the equal most we’ve had since 2013, when twelve players represented Collingwood at senior level for the first time (eight debutants and four recycled).

23 YIPPEE!!! · Post by **23 YIPPEE!!!** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:28 pm

Mitch Cleary who else says josh daicos is a late out and still hampered by the cork
Not sure on who comes in
Final thoughts on the game
I’m tranquil either we are good enough or not
Simple
Lose and start to ponder the rest of the season
And we start to chase our tail as Matthew Lloyd said before the bye
Win we are in hunt again
Time to make a statement Pies

dalyc · Post by **dalyc** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:37 pm

David wrote:
Piesnchess wrote:Ned Long, looks a real goer, my Lord, thats NINE debutants this season, must be nearly a record for us, hey. ?? Bobby Hill to mesmerise the Dons backs, and boot five goals, back it in. Go Woods. !!
We’ve had ten before, from memory, and that wasn’t counting players with experience at AFL level like Schultz, Bytel and Long. Including players from other clubs, nine is the equal most we’ve had since 2013, when twelve players represented Collingwood at senior level for the first time (eight debutants and four recycled).

2018 must have been the record year

Horatio Fin · Post by **Horatio Fin** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:51 pm

My podiatrist's brother in law George said that the Bombers will loose tonight cos they a few cells short of a battery pack.

Post by **stui magpie** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:52 pm

Daicos playing, Long the sub.

KenH · Post by **KenH** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:53 pm

23 YIPPEE!!! wrote:Mitch Cleary who else says josh daicos is a late out and still hampered by the cork
Not sure on who comes in
Final thoughts on the game
I’m tranquil either we are good enough or not
Simple
Lose and start to ponder the rest of the season
And we start to chase our tail as Matthew Lloyd said before the bye
Win we are in hunt again
Time to make a statement Pies

No late changes!

Post by **Jezza** » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:55 pm

stui magpie wrote:Daicos playing, Long the sub.

That’s a relief.

This is an unofficial Bulletin Board - owned and run by its users. We welcome all fans of the Mighty Collingwood Football Club.

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