After recording a memorable victory against the ladder leaders Port Melbourne last week, ending a 28 game winning streak for the Borough, our VFL Pies couldn’t keep the momentum going this week, eventually falling to a 32 point defeat at the hands of Bendigo. We remained within striking distance for most of the game despite Bendigo looking the better team, but ran out of steam in the last quarter after being within a kick at the final stage.
Some Rookies Be Rolling
As drafting has become more of a science and less of a lottery, the reasonable expectation with early picks – especially anything within the top ten – is that you select a 200 gamer at a bare minimum. Clubs have become better at both identifying and developing talent, so in order to construct a champion team, you really need to find some diamonds in the rough. Enter the rookie list…
[Round 8 Preview] Collingwood Vs. Geelong
After a testing period on the back of the Carlton result, we’ve been tracking quite nicely over the last month and have strung together a 4 game winning streak in the process. Friday night shapes as an epic encounter as we take on the Cats in a replay of last year’s Grand Final. The Cats …
[Round 7 Review] Collingwood Vs. Brisbane
Heading into this game I expected a closer contest that what ensued, leaving me to think that I probably overrated the Lions a bit, whilst also underrating our boys. In fairness, we’ve been grinding out our wins so far and being on their home turf, I expected a better showing from the Lions after last week’s dismal performance against Essendon.
[VFL Round 8 Player Review] Collingwood Vs. Port Melbourne
In what was our best win for the year and perhaps the last two years, our VFL Pies put in a sustained effort over four quarters to topple the all-conquering Port Melbourne at Victoria Park. There were plenty of good signs from several listed players, who combined with their top-up counterparts to put together a fantastic performance that had the Magpie faithful overjoyed, if not a little amazed.
[Round 7 Preview] Collingwood Vs. Brisbane
This week our team travels interstate for the first time this year, heading north to take on the Lions on their home turf at the Gabba. Brisbane got off to a good start this year, toppling the Demons at the MCG in round one, but have been battling ever since. Regardless of their current standing, I suspect that this Saturday night will be another tight contest, hopefully resulting in another much needed win.
Building The Middle With Steele & Beams
I’ve been holding off on spruiking the efforts of both Dayne and Steele so far this season, fearful that I might just put the mozz on them in doing so. After their respective efforts against the Bulldogs, along with their start to the season overall, I can no longer delay singing their praises. In what …
[Round 6 Review] Collingwood Vs. Western Bulldogs
Having entered this game a little more confident than in previous weeks, I should have known that the Dogs were going to test us – and test us they did. In what could be considered a messy affair at times, the Dogs seemed to structure up well against us and had the better of the contest in the first half. To our credit, the team stuck to their guns and managed to consistently reel the deficit back in, before over running the tired Dogs in the last quarter.
[Round 6 Preview] Collingwood Vs. Western Bulldogs
Sitting 3-2 and in tenth place on the ladder, this week we come up against a Western Bulldogs outfit who have struggled so far this year, a team that is currently in a rebuilding phase after being top four staples for several years. Whilst the Bulldogs have only won one less game than us, both …
All The P’s For A Few Young Pies
It has certainly been a while since we’ve been forced to apply the blowtorch to our depth, but the turnover of players that has occurred the last couple of years was always going to put our list in a position susceptible to combustible baptisms. Throw in three ACL injuries before our season had barely gotten …
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