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7 Mar 2008, 21:47
Magpies finally win one
March 7, 2008 - 10:16PM
Collingwood finalised preparations for the AFL season with an encouraging 18-point victory over Hawthorn at Shepparton's Deakin Reserve.
After a dismal first three matches in the preseason, the Magpies fielded their strongest possible side for a much improved performance, winning 16.12 (108) to 13.12 (90).
Only newly-appointed captain Scott Burns, ruckman John Fraser and Ben Johnson were missing from the line-up.
Rising star Scott Pendlebury was impressive across the ground for the Magpies in his role as stand in skipper, showing his class with two goals.
The Hawks wouldn't be too unhappy with their performance, the only concern being a rolled ankle for defender Campbell Brown.
The All-Australian was crunched in a marking contest only minutes into the match and went straight off the field.
Team officials were confident he would be right for round two, once his suspension is over.
It was a scrappy affair early, with both sides struggling to string passages of play together.
Hodge and Bateman stood out for the Hawks early, Hodge working hard at the clearances while Bateman and Tim Clarke provided a lot of drive through hard running.
For the Magpies, Dane Swan and brothers Rhyce and Heath Shaw were in good touch, while Travis Cloke ran hot and cold in front of the big sticks.
Dale Thomas showed glimpses of his freakish best, while Ben Reid also performed well in the forward 50.
After a sloppy first two quarters, the match really opened up in the second half, with Collingwood, in particular, being far more direct.
The Magpies were slow to move the ball in the first half, allowing the Hawks to get numbers back and opening up the Hawks forward line.
Anthony Rocca struggled early, but came back well with three second-half goals, while Alan Didak was dangerous up forward, snaring three opportunist goals.
Collingwood clicked up a gear in the last quarter, minimising mistakes and capitalising on Hawthorn's.
Collingwood will be close to full-strength for the round one clash against Fremantle, while the Hawks will go in as favourites in their game against Melbourne.
March 7, 2008 - 10:16PM
Collingwood finalised preparations for the AFL season with an encouraging 18-point victory over Hawthorn at Shepparton's Deakin Reserve.
After a dismal first three matches in the preseason, the Magpies fielded their strongest possible side for a much improved performance, winning 16.12 (108) to 13.12 (90).
Only newly-appointed captain Scott Burns, ruckman John Fraser and Ben Johnson were missing from the line-up.
Rising star Scott Pendlebury was impressive across the ground for the Magpies in his role as stand in skipper, showing his class with two goals.
The Hawks wouldn't be too unhappy with their performance, the only concern being a rolled ankle for defender Campbell Brown.
The All-Australian was crunched in a marking contest only minutes into the match and went straight off the field.
Team officials were confident he would be right for round two, once his suspension is over.
It was a scrappy affair early, with both sides struggling to string passages of play together.
Hodge and Bateman stood out for the Hawks early, Hodge working hard at the clearances while Bateman and Tim Clarke provided a lot of drive through hard running.
For the Magpies, Dane Swan and brothers Rhyce and Heath Shaw were in good touch, while Travis Cloke ran hot and cold in front of the big sticks.
Dale Thomas showed glimpses of his freakish best, while Ben Reid also performed well in the forward 50.
After a sloppy first two quarters, the match really opened up in the second half, with Collingwood, in particular, being far more direct.
The Magpies were slow to move the ball in the first half, allowing the Hawks to get numbers back and opening up the Hawks forward line.
Anthony Rocca struggled early, but came back well with three second-half goals, while Alan Didak was dangerous up forward, snaring three opportunist goals.
Collingwood clicked up a gear in the last quarter, minimising mistakes and capitalising on Hawthorn's.
Collingwood will be close to full-strength for the round one clash against Fremantle, while the Hawks will go in as favourites in their game against Melbourne.