Opinion Will Collingwood bounce back if they lose the 2023 GF?

[GC2015]

2011 - Geelong 18.11 (119) def. Collingwood 12.9 (81)
2018 - West Coast 11.13 (79) def. Collingwood 11.8 (74)
2023 - Brisbane v Collingwood

A loss to Brisbane on Saturday would mark Collingwood's third consecutive Grand Final loss. The question has to be asked - would this mean the return of the dreaded Colliwobbles and does it need to be a close loss to convince you?

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

We can only hope, but the chances of Colingwood losing are quite remote.

 

[Shane Heard]

In a nutshell..no.

Because Collingwood buried the wobbles deep in the ground in 1990 after demolishing the EFC.

*I’ll note that I was 20 years old in standing room at the Punt Rd end ..basically bay 13ish ..we were spat on (including my then 12 year little brother) as we made our way through the Collingwood scum crowd to the outermost concourse early in the 4th.

None of the degenerates would step forth for a one on one (two on two with my mate) biffo.

Weak . As . p

Good times.

 

[SSSSSS]

Someone's going to bury the choker tag on Saturday.

 

[eddiesmith]

2011 - Geelong 18.11 (119) def. Collingwood 12.9 (81)
2018 - West Coast 11.13 (79) def. Collingwood 11.8 (74)
2023 - Brisbane v Collingwood

A loss to Brisbane on Saturday would mark Collingwood's third consecutive Grand Final loss. The question has to be asked - would this mean the return of the dreaded Colliwobbles and does it need to be a close loss to convince you?

Yet neither of those 2 losses were we the best side for the season.

In reality we haven’t lost a grand final we should have won since before 1990.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

In a nutshell..no.

Because Collingwood buried the wobbles deep in the ground in 1990 after demolishing the EFC.

*I’ll note that I was 20 years old in standing room at the Punt Rd end ..basically bay 13ish ..we were spat on (including my then 12 year little brother) as we made our way through the Collingwood scum crowd to the outermost concourse early in the 4th.

None of the degenerates would step forth for a one on one (two on two with my mate) biffo.

Weak . As . p

Good times.

However, the losses between 1958 and 1990 were in September. 2010 and 1990 were October GF's.

Lose on Saturday and the Colliwobbles were never actually buried. The curse lives on!

 

[Shane Heard]

However, the losses between 1958 and 1990 were in September. 2010 and 1990 were October GF's.

Lose on Saturday and the Colliwobbles were never actually buried. The curse lives on!

Just remember..they have 27 GF defeats in their history.


27 …that’s a lot of disappointment and heartache.

But unfortunately my betting money is not a 28th

I’m loading up big time on a Pie avalanche

 

[adammania9]

Just remember..they have 27 GF defeats in their history.


27 …that’s a lot of disappointment and heartache.

But unfortunately my betting money is not a 28th

I’m loading up big time on a Pie avalanche

Gotta win some finals to get there though

 

[Shane Heard]

However, the losses between 1958 and 1990 were in September. 2010 and 1990 were October GF's.

Lose on Saturday and the Colliwobbles were never actually buried. The curse lives on!

Whatever makes you sleep at night ..mate

 

[Shane Heard]

Gotta win some finals to get there though

Yeah well ..that’s true.

But the truth is that without McHale you’d just be another Footscray or Saints

 

[adammania9]

Yeah well ..that’s true.

But the truth is that without McHale you’d just be another Footscray or Saints

If if's and but's were candies and nuts

 

[Shane Heard]

If if's and but's were candies and nuts

Did you just make that up?

Good attempt.

But however, it just doesn’t make much sense son.

 

[My Tilly]

Of course it will be considered a choke.

Brisbane Lions are eerily similar to the Geelong team of the 90's but also have the solid back six. A handful of stars and then a big bunch of also-rans who just play their roles week in and week out.
Always good enough to finish top four. Usually the 3rd or 4th best side left in it.

Collingwood were leading West Coast by 2 points with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game in their last grand final appearance. They lost that and look at where the Eagles are today.
Another loss on Saturday would be devastating. Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Elliott, Mihocek, Adams, Howe are on the wrong side of 30.

Collywobble tag will be renamed to Dr. Collywobble if they lose this one.

 

[bzparkes]

Who's going to kick their goals with McStay out and replaced by Frampton(lol)?

Who's going to dig deep in the contest with Adams out?

Brisbane's game to lose.

 

[Shane Heard]

Of course it will be considered a choke.

Brisbane Lions are eerily similar to the Geelong team of the 90's but also have the solid back six. A handful of stars and then a big bunch of also-rans who just play their roles week in and week out.
Always good enough to finish top four. Usually the 3rd or 4th best side left in it.

Collingwood were leading West Coast by 2 points with less than 3 minutes remaining in the game in their last grand final appearance. They lost that and look at where the Eagles are today.
Another loss on Saturday would be devastating. Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Elliott, Mihocek, Adams, Howe are on the wrong side of 30.

All those veterans in their squad means they should prevail on Saturday.

 

[rapidfire7]

If they lose it will be 1 win, 1 draw, and 5 losses this century.

They were the best team for most of the year, and really can't afford to let another one slip.

Having said, I'm thinking the Lions will be too strong.

 

[Shane Heard]

Who's going to kick their goals with McStay out and replaced by Frampton(lol)?

Who's going to dig deep in the contest with Adams out?

Brisbane's game to lose.

Michockeck, Hill, Elliot ..a long bomb from De Goey & Pendles and one from the yank giant should cover it.

 

[My Tilly]

If they lose it will be 1 win, 1 draw, and 5 losses this century.

They were the best team for most of the year, and really can't afford to let another one slip.

Having said, I'm thinking the Lions will be too strong.

Brisbane will capitulate under the pressure in the second half.
Pies get it done and tie both Carlton & Essendon on 16 premierships a piece.

 

[bzparkes]

Michockeck, Hill, Elliot ..a long bomb from De Goey v and one from the yank giant should cover it.

None of them particularly scream 'match-winner'.

Might have to send Howe up there again to save the day.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Absolutely the colliwobbles would be back. It's a recurring nightmare and I actually think the Lions will beat them.

 

[adammania9]

Did you just make that up?

Good attempt.

But however, it just doesn’t make much sense son.

It’s a common expression

 

[Shane Heard]

None of them particularly scream 'match-winner'.

Might have to send Howe up there again to save the day.

Mate…they have more fire power than a Ukrainian battlefront. If they lose it ..my bank balance will be much lower.

 

[Shane Heard]

It’s a common expression

Is that so..

 

[adammania9]

Who's going to kick their goals with McStay out and replaced by Frampton(lol)?

Who's going to dig deep in the contest with Adams out?

Brisbane's game to lose.

Who was going to kick Richmond’s goals in 2017?

 

[caloschwaby]

Another pointless oppo circlejerk thread