TAR Collingwood Magpies - 2006 and beyond

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Collingwood Pre-Season Draft Selections:

#1 Aaron Davey (Melbourne - Small Forward)
#13 Scott Thompson (Adelaide - Midfielder)
#19 Jarrad McVeigh (Sydney - Midfielder)
#22 Robert Shirley (Adelaide - Midfielder)
#23 Dennis Pittams (Western Jets - Small Forward)
#24 Robert Witham (Murray Bushrangers - Tall Back)
#25 Ian Perrie (Adelaide - Tall Forward)

"We were looking for best available early on and then taking punts on a couple of 18 year olds in Pittams and Witham. We got Perrie as someone who will start as backup but could push into the senior side. Davey, Thompson, McVeigh and Shirley are all potentially starting players. Very excited about these drafts."

 

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Jumper number presentation

#3 Edward Kinder
#5 Nick Maxwell (from #27)
#7 Ryan O'Keefe
#8 Jarrad McVeigh
#9 Scott Thompson
#10 Scott Pendlebury (from #16)
#12 Luke Ball
#16 Ian Perrie
#19 Aaron Davey
#22 Luke Cockburn
#27 Sean Dempster
#29 Gary Ablett
#30 Aaron Neven
#31 Dennis Pithams
#37 Robert Shirley
#38 Robert Witham

 

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Burns named captain, Pendlebury & Maxwell vice-captains

In a stunning turn of events, 19 year old Scott Pendlebury has been named Collingwood's vice-captain after just one year of AFL football. Scott Burns was rightfully named captain after serving under retiring captain Nathan Buckley for many years, while Pendlebury and Nick Maxwell were named his deputies. There was a huge list shuffle at the end of the 2006 season which saw the Pies bring in four players from other clubs and picked up another five AFL players in the preseason draft. Add to that the five youngsters that were selected and the Pies welcome a total of 14 players.

 

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2007 Collingwood Football Club List:

Name (No.) Height/Weight - Debut - Games/Goals

Ablett, Gary (#29) 182/86 - 2002 - 105/118
Burns, Scott (#17) 181/85 - 1995 - 204/122
Cloke, Cameron (#33) 195/98 - 2004 - 26/16
Cloke, Jason (#34) 189/90 - 2002 - 80/11
Cloke, Travis (#32) 195/95 - 2005 - 15/9
Cockburn, Luke (#22) 184/87 - YTD - 0/0
Davey, Aaron (#19) 177/72 - 2004 - 65/81
Davis, Leon (#1) 178/80 - 2000 - 113/124
Didak, Alan (#4) 182/84 - 2001 - 95/127
Egan, Chris (#15) 187/81 - 2005 - 23/9
Fraser, Josh (#25) 202/99 - 2000 - 128/128
Holland, Brodie (#6) 180/80 - 1998 - 144/136
Johnson, Ben (#26) 183/82 - 2000 - 129/25
Kinder, Edward (#3) 192/92 - YTD - 0/0
Licuria, Paul (#18) 179/82 - 1997 - 182/64
Lockyer, Tarkyn (#24) 178/79 - 1999 - 137/72
Maxwell, Nick (#5) 190/88 - 2004 - 41/7
McVeigh, Jarrad (#8) 184/83 - 2004 - 43/17
Neven, Aaron (#30) 178/78 - YTD - 0/0
O'Bree, Shane (#11) 180/83 - 1998 - 167/75
O'Keefe, Ryan (#7) 188/89 - 2000 - 117/151
Pendlebury, Scott (#10) 190/82 - 2006 - 22/14
Perrie, Ian (#16) - 194/99 - 1998 - 115/139
Pittams, Dennis (#31) - 187/83 - YTD - 0/0
Prestigiacomo, Simon (#35) 193/94 - 1996 - 180/8
Richards, Guy (#21) 201/95 - 2004 - 36/12
Rocca, Anthony (#23) 195/106 - 1995 - 206/344
Rusling, Sean (#2) 190/89 - 2005 - 15/10
Shaw, Heath (#39) 181/80 - 2005 - 23/5
Shirley, Robert (#37) 184/83 - 2000 - 96/19
Stanley, Danny (#28) 186/90 - YTD - 0/0
Swan, Dane (#36) 183/85 - 2003 - 45/9
Tarrant, Chris (#20) 193/92 - 1998 - 154/294
Thomas, Dale (#13) 183/76 - 2006 - 22/11
Thompson, Scott (#9) 184/85 - 2001 - 86/64
Wakelin, Shane (#14) 191/92 - 1994 - 219/22
Witham, Robert (#38) 194/89 - YTD - 0/0

 

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Collingwood obliterate Brisbane with youth

Collingwood has already caused a massive boil over in the preseason, defeating Brisbane by a massive 93 points and holding the Lions to just two goals after a goalless first half. It was Collingwood's largest winning margin under Peter Williams and also the lowest opposition score too. What made the win more impressive was the fact that Collingwood elected to rest Paul Licuria, Scott Burns, Shane O'Bree, Anthony Rocca, Tarkyn Lockyer and Shane Wakelin in a bid to test out the younger guys and new players. It worked a treat with first pick in last year's draft Edward Kinder booting five goals in an impressive performance at full forward. In the midfield, Luke Ball and Gary Ablett combined well, while Sean Dempster had 19 disposals and nine marks in defence. Up forward Aaron Davey collected 23 disposals. It was a fantastic way to kick off the preseason.

Collingwood 18.6 (114) defeated Brisbane 2.9 (21)

Goals: Kinder (5), Neven (2), Maxwell (2), Ball (2), Didak, Tarrant, O'Keefe, Davey, Cloke, Pendlebury, Ablett.
High Possies: Ball (28), Davey (23), Ablett (21)
Injuries: Nil.
Reports: Nil.

 

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Magpies go down to Bulldogs but show positive signs

Collingwood may have been bundled out of the preseason competition, but its ability to showcase its youth was not forgotten. Edward Kinder booted another two goals while Aaron Neven collected 24 disposals in the middle. Gary Ablett and Luke Ball were sensational while Travis Cloke booted three goals despite sustaining a rib injury which will see him miss the rest of the preseason. The final two preseason games will see the veterans and older players phased in to see what 22 will start the season in three weeks time.

Collingwood 14.12 (96) defeated by Western Bulldogs 19.14 (128)

Goals: Cloke (3), Kinder (2), Davey (2), Thomas (2), Pittams, Tarrant, Didak, Prestigiacomo, Ablett.
High Possies: Ablett (30), Ball (26), Neven (24), Johnson (24), Didak (21)
Injuries: Travis Cloke - Broken Ribs (1)
Reports: Nil.

 

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Magpie duo prepare for early debut

Magpie draftees Edward Kinder and Aaron Neven are preparing to make their debuts as early as round one after some impressive pre-season form. Kinder booted 14 goals in four games, while Neven played in the midfield and off half back, averaging just under 20 disposals a game. Collingwood won two matches by 93 points including its final encounter of the preseason against Essendon where Anthony Rocca booted nine goals. Collingwood coach Peter Williams said the match showed he could fit all of Cloke, Rocca, Tarrant and Kinder in the one forward line. "Form permitting, we can fit all of the four big boys. Tarrant can play off a flank and move up the ground while the other three are the key talls. Obviously we have a number of talented smalls that can kick goals as well which is nice."

Williams also noted that Neven might even break into the midfield by season's end. "The plan is to start him off the half back flank and then gradually shift him into the middle. We estimate this might be Burnsy's last season and guys like O'Bree and Licca aren't getting any younger so he'll no doubt become a regular in no time." Williams said he was impressed with the squad and preseason thus far, having scoring quite high while reducing the opposition's scoring power.

 

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2017 Round 1: Collingwood vs. Essendon at MCG

B: Nick Maxwell - Sean Dempster - Simon Prestigiacomo
HB: Ben Johnson - Jason Cloke - Aaron Neven
C: Scott Burns - Paul Licuria - Shane O'Bree
HF: Aaron Davey - Chris Tarrant - Ryan O'Keefe
F: Alan Didak - Anthony Rocca - Edward Kinder
R: Josh Fraser - Gary Ablett - Luke Ball
INT: Scott Thompson - Guy Richards - Scott Pendlebury - Dale Thomas

IN: Nil.
OUT: Nil.

NEW: Sean Dempster (Sydney), Aaron Neven (Oakleigh U18s), Aaron Davey (Melbourne), Ryan O'Keefe (Sydney), Edward Kinder (Norwood), Gary ablett (Geelong), Luke Ball (St Kilda), Scott Thompson (Adelaide)

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Collingwood 17.10 (112) defeated Essendon 9.8 (62)

Collingwood has opened its 2017 AFL season with a comfortable 50-point win over Essendon. A week after belting them by 93 points, the Bombers were a little more competitive, but Anthony Rocca still gave them nightmares with six goals. Edward Kinder booted three and Chris Tarrant two to show how the three talls can all fit together. Gary Ablett was impressive in his first game for the club, collecting 31 disposals, while Luke Ball was also fantastic. Aaron Neven collected a moderate 10 disposals and two marks in the win.

Goals: Rocca (6), Kinder (3), Tarrant (2), Fraser (2), Didak, O'Bree, Richards, Thomas
High Possies: Ablett (31), Ball (25), J. Cloke (22)
Injuries: Nil.
Reports: Ben Johnson - Striking (3)

B&F Votes:
5 - Gary Ablett
4 - Josh Fraser
3 - Jason Cloke
2 - Chris Tarrant
1 - Luke Ball

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B&F Leaderboard:

5 - Gary Ablett
4 - Josh Fraser
3 - Jason Cloke
2 - Chris Tarrant
1 - Luke Ball

 

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Those in the firing line (last match rating):

Aaron Davey (5)
Paul Licuria (5)

Those playing well in the reserves:

Jarrad McVeigh (9)
Dane Swan (9)
Chris Egan (9)

 

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2017 Round 2: Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

B: Nick Maxwell - Sean Dempster - Simon Prestigiacomo
HB: Tarkyn Lockyer - Jason Cloke - Aaron Neven
C: Scott Burns - Paul Licuria - Shane O'Bree
HF: Alan Didak- Chris Tarrant - Ryan O'Keefe
F: Aaron Davey - Anthony Rocca - Edward Kinder
R: Josh Fraser - Gary Ablett - Luke Ball
INT: Scott Thompson - Guy Richards - Scott Pendlebury - Dale Thomas

IN: Tarkyn Lockyer
OUT: Ben Johnson (Suspended)

NEW: Nil.

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Collingwood 17.7 (109) defeated Western Bulldogs 9.3 (57)

Collingwood made an early revenge call on the side that knocked it out of the preseason competition and eventually won the whole tournament, the Western Bulldogs. The Magpies followed on from where they left off last week with a 52-point win and keeping their opposition to just nine goals. Anthony Rocca booted five while Luke Ball, Gary Ablett and Paul Licuria were all busy in the midfield. Chris Tarrant had an impressive 21 touches, 13 marks and a goal from centre half forward. Collingwood has started its season on two wins from two games with a percentage of 185.71.

Goals: Rocca (5), O'Keefe (2), Kinder, Tarrant, Lockyer, J. Cloke, Maxwell, Prestigiacomo, Fraser, Ablett, Ball, Pendlebury.
High Possies: Ablett (27), Ball (26), Licuria (25), Tarrant (21), Lockyer (20)
Injuries: Nil.
Reports: Nil.

B&F Votes:
5 - Chris Tarrant
4 - Luke Ball
3 - Gary Ablett
2 - Paul Licuria
1 - Josh Fraser

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B&F Leaderboard:

8 - Gary Ablett
7 - Chris Tarrant
5 - Josh Fraser
4 - Luke Ball
3 - Jason Cloke
2 - Paul Licuria

 

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Those in the firing line (last match rating):

Sean Dempster (4.5)
Scott Thompson (5)
Guy Richards (5)

Those playing well in the reserves:

Shane Wakelin (9.5)
Danny Stanley (8.5)

 

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2017 Round 3: Collingwood vs. West Coast at Subiaco

B: Nick Maxwell - Sean Dempster - Simon Prestigiacomo
HB: Tarkyn Lockyer - Jason Cloke - Aaron Neven
C: Scott Pendlebury - Paul Licuria - Shane O'Bree
HF: Ryan O'Keefe- Travis Cloke - Chris Tarrant
F: Aaron Davey - Anthony Rocca - Edward Kinder
R: Josh Fraser - Gary Ablett - Luke Ball
INT: Leon Davis - Guy Richards - Danny Stanley - Dale Thomas

IN: Leon Davis, Danny Stanley, Travis Cloke
OUT: Scott Thompson, Scott Burns (rested), Alan Didak

NEW: Danny Stanley (Geelong U18s)

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Collingwood 10.16 (76) defeated by West Coast 13.16 (94)

West Coast has inflicted Collingwood's first defeat of the season, winning by 18 points at Subiaco. Anthony Rocca and Travis Cloke each booted two goals, while Gary Ablett was the prime mover in the middle, with 30 disposals. Collingwood managed to stick with the Eagles for most of the match but were eventually overwhelmed in the last quarter after trailing by just one point at the last break. The Pies were dominated in contested disposals and will be looking to improve that during the week.

Goals: Rocca (2), T. Cloke (2), Kinder, O'Keefe, Tarrant, Pendlebury, Licuria, Thomas.
High Possies: Ablett (30), O'Keefe (22)
Injuries: Nil.
Reports: Nil.

B&F Votes:
5 - Gary Ablett
4 - Ryan O'Keefe
3 - Anthony Rocca
2 - Jason Cloke
1 - Travis Cloke

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B&F Leaderboard:

13 - Gary Ablett
7 - Chris Tarrant
5 - Josh Fraser, Jason Cloke
4 - Luke Ball, Ryan O'Keefe
3 - Anthony Rocca
2 - Paul Licuria
1 - Travis Cloke

 

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Those in the firing line (last match rating):

Shane O'Bree (4)
Leon Davis (4)
Edward Kinder (4.5)
Aaron Davey (4.5)

Those playing well in the reserves:

Shane Wakelin (8.5)
Dennis Pittams (8)
Cameron Cloke (8)
Sean Rusling (8)

 

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2017 Round 4: Collingwood vs. Richmond at MCG

B: Nick Maxwell - Sean Dempster - Simon Prestigiacomo
HB: Tarkyn Lockyer - Jason Cloke - Aaron Neven
C: Scott Pendlebury - Paul Licuria - Shane O'Bree
HF: Ryan O'Keefe- Travis Cloke - Chris Tarrant
F: Aaron Davey - Anthony Rocca - Edward Kinder
R: Josh Fraser - Gary Ablett - Luke Ball
INT: Leon Davis - Dane Swan - Danny Stanley - Dale Thomas

IN: Shane Wakelin, Dane Swan
OUT: Simon Prestigiacomo, Guy Richards

NEW: Nil.

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Richmond hold off dogged Collingwood

Collingwood has lost its second consecutive match, this time by three points at the MCG. Anthony Rocca booted four goals, but 28 disposals from Scott Pendlebury saw the young midfielder best afield. After a poor game last week, Shane O'Bree bounced back with 19 disposals and two goals while Gary Ablett, Luke Ball and Paul Licuria were all busy. It was an unlucky loss for the Pies who now sit at 2-2 after such a great start to the season and they'll be keen to bounce back next week.

Collingwood 13.15 (93) defeated by Richmond 14.12 (96)

Goals: Rocca (4), O'Bree (2), Kinder, Tarrant, Cloke, Pendlebury, Licuria, Ball, Swan.
High Possies: Pendlebury (28), Licuria (26), Ball (24), Ablett (23)
Injuries: Nil.
Reports: Nil.

B&F Votes:
5 - Scott Pendlebury
4 - Paul Licuria
3 - Luke Ball
2 - Shane O'Bree
1 - Gary Ablett

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B&F Leaderboard:

14 - Gary Ablett
7 - Chris Tarrant, Luke Ball
6 - Paul Licuria
5 - Josh Fraser, Jason Cloke, Scott Pendlebury
4 - Ryan O'Keefe
3 - Anthony Rocca
2 - Shane O'Bree
1 - Travis Cloke

 

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Those in the firing line (last match rating):

Aaron Davey (3)
Ryan O'Keefe (4.5)
Nick Maxwell (5)
Edward Kinder (5)

Those playing well in the reserves:

Robert Witham (9)
Chris Egan (9)
Simon Prestigiacomo (8.5)

 

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2017 Round 5: Collingwood vs. Hawthorn at MCG

B: Heath Shaw - Shane Wakelin - Jason Cloke
HB: Tarkyn Lockyer - Sean Dempster - Aaron Neven
C: Scott Pendlebury - Paul Licuria - Shane O'Bree
HF: Dale Thomas - Anthony Rocca - Travis Cloke
F: Ryan O'Keefe - Edward Kinder - Chris Tarrant
R: Josh Fraser - Gary Ablett - Luke Ball
INT: Leon Davis - Dane Swan - Danny Stanley - Scott Burns

IN: Heath Shaw, Scott Burns
OUT: Nick Maxwell, Aaron Davey

NEW: Nil.

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Kinder boots seven but Pies lose Ablett for season

Collingwood bounced by with a 24-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG, but are sickened at the loss of Gary Ablett for the season. After losing Scott Burns and Travis Cloke early last season, the Pies were hoping for a bit more luck in 2007. It wasn't to be, with Ablett injuring his back and will miss the entire 2017 season. The current Best and Fairest leader will be a huge loss for the Pies after such an impressive start at his new club. On the plus side, draftee Edward Kinder's move to full forward worked wonders, booting seven goals from 14 disposals and six marks. Meanwhile Luke Ball was fantastic in the middle with 32 touches.

Collingwood 18.12 (120) defeated Hawthorn 14.12 (96)

Goals: Kinder (7), O'Keefe (2), Davis (2), T. Cloke, Rocca, Pendlebury, Lockyer, Dempster, Fraser, Ablett.
High Possies: Ball (32), Ablett (24), Licuria (23)
Injuries: Gary Ablett - Serious Back Injury (Season)
Reports: Nil.

B&F Votes:
5 - Luke Ball
4 - Edward Kinder
3 - Gary Ablett
2 - Paul Licuria
1 - Sean Dempster

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B&F Leaderboard:

17 - Gary Ablett
12 - Luke Ball
8 - Paul Licuria
7 - Chris Tarrant
5 - Josh Fraser, Jason Cloke, Scott Pendlebury
4 - Ryan O'Keefe, Edward Kinder
3 - Anthony Rocca
2 - Shane O'Bree
1 - Travis Cloke, Sean Dempster

 

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Those in the firing line (last match rating):

Chris Tarrant (3.5)
Jason Cloke (3.5)
Heath Shaw (5)

Those playing well in the reserves:

Aaron Dvey (9)
Nick Maxwell (9)
Chris Egan (9)