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Only a couple of weeks ago, this matchup was considered a write-off, with most thinking that the Magpies would come away with an easy win. However, recent form from both teams has shown that this match will be a lot closer than initially expected.
Last time these two sides met was back in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday clash. In what was billed as a matchup between the two up and coming contenders, the Magpies controlled the game from the outset, and won the match by seven goals. Cox and Stephenson were best on for the Magpies, while Tom McDonald was brilliant in the Demons forward line.
Collingwood
The weeks of inconsistent football finally came back to bite the Magpies, as Collingwood disintegrated in the fourth quarter against the Dockers. Halfway through the last quarter, it looked as if the Magpies would grind out another unconvincing win, but Fremantle would go on to rally in the last 10 minutes, and a late Michael Walters goal sealed a brilliant win for the Dockers. Many feel as if this was the loss the Magpies needed to have after all that mediocre football, with this week’s match shaping to be critical. The injury cloud is also starting to gather over Collingwood, with Beams likely out until the finals, and Langdon’s season in doubt as well. The Magpies rallied through injuries last season, and if they want to push for a flag, they’ll need to push through injuries again.
The man to watch this week is Brayden Sier. Regarded by many as the forgotten man on the Collingwood list, Sier makes his much anticipated return against the Demons. The inside midfielder was one of the key players in the 2018 Collingwood side, but injuries have halted his 2019 season. While he was very good when on the ground, one major criticism of Sier is his gas tank, with the midfielder spending large portions of the game on the bench. It will be interesting to see if Sier has improved his tank over the offseason.
Melbourne
After much promise coming into 2019, Melbourne’s season has been a mighty disappointment to say the least. While many pointed Melbourne out as one of the top contenders, the Demons have never really gotten going, and are now arriving at last chance saloon if they want a finals spot. While Melbourne hasn’t gotten the wins on the board in the past few weeks, they have been competitive, and have shown that they can make the better teams worry, which creates a huge chance for the team this week.
Thankfully for the Demons, some of their key players in May and Lever are finally coming back from injury, and will boost the backline for the Demons. Many of Melbourne’s problems stem from the forward line. Melbourne rank highly in inside-50’s, but struggle to convert their chances, ranking last in inside-50 conversions. The defense is also a significant issue for the Demons, with the backline losing to most one on one contests in the league.
The man to watch this week is Nathan Jones. A dedicated veteran for the Demons, age has seemingly caught up for Jones, with the midfielder losing a step of pace in a faster game. However, Jones has always brought his A-game to Collingwood games, averaging 26 disposals against the Magpies. This creates an opportunity to get his season back on track, and help his side get their season on track.
Head to Head odds
Collingwood: $1.38
Melbourne: $2.88
Changes
Melbourne
IN
Marty Hore, Steven May, Jake Lever, Christian Salem, Braydon Preuss, Alex Neal-Bullen
OUT
Oscar McDonald (Omitted), Jay Kennedy Harris (Omitted)
Collingwood
IN
Brayden Sier, Mason Cox, Isaac Quaynor, Josh Daicos, Ben Crocker
OUT
Dayne Beams
TV
Live on Fox Footy, Commercial Free
Live on Channel 7 National.
Radio
Triple M
3AW
ABC
SEN
IPTV
AFL Live Pass
Foxtel Now
WatchAFL
Kayo Sports
Tip
A couple of weeks ago, this would be an easy game to tip, but with the Demons starting to pick up form, and a huge question mark hanging over Collingwood, this will be a close game. Collingwood’s talent should be enough to get over the line.
Magpies by 15.
Last time these two sides met was back in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday clash. In what was billed as a matchup between the two up and coming contenders, the Magpies controlled the game from the outset, and won the match by seven goals. Cox and Stephenson were best on for the Magpies, while Tom McDonald was brilliant in the Demons forward line.
Collingwood
The weeks of inconsistent football finally came back to bite the Magpies, as Collingwood disintegrated in the fourth quarter against the Dockers. Halfway through the last quarter, it looked as if the Magpies would grind out another unconvincing win, but Fremantle would go on to rally in the last 10 minutes, and a late Michael Walters goal sealed a brilliant win for the Dockers. Many feel as if this was the loss the Magpies needed to have after all that mediocre football, with this week’s match shaping to be critical. The injury cloud is also starting to gather over Collingwood, with Beams likely out until the finals, and Langdon’s season in doubt as well. The Magpies rallied through injuries last season, and if they want to push for a flag, they’ll need to push through injuries again.
The man to watch this week is Brayden Sier. Regarded by many as the forgotten man on the Collingwood list, Sier makes his much anticipated return against the Demons. The inside midfielder was one of the key players in the 2018 Collingwood side, but injuries have halted his 2019 season. While he was very good when on the ground, one major criticism of Sier is his gas tank, with the midfielder spending large portions of the game on the bench. It will be interesting to see if Sier has improved his tank over the offseason.
Melbourne
After much promise coming into 2019, Melbourne’s season has been a mighty disappointment to say the least. While many pointed Melbourne out as one of the top contenders, the Demons have never really gotten going, and are now arriving at last chance saloon if they want a finals spot. While Melbourne hasn’t gotten the wins on the board in the past few weeks, they have been competitive, and have shown that they can make the better teams worry, which creates a huge chance for the team this week.
Thankfully for the Demons, some of their key players in May and Lever are finally coming back from injury, and will boost the backline for the Demons. Many of Melbourne’s problems stem from the forward line. Melbourne rank highly in inside-50’s, but struggle to convert their chances, ranking last in inside-50 conversions. The defense is also a significant issue for the Demons, with the backline losing to most one on one contests in the league.
The man to watch this week is Nathan Jones. A dedicated veteran for the Demons, age has seemingly caught up for Jones, with the midfielder losing a step of pace in a faster game. However, Jones has always brought his A-game to Collingwood games, averaging 26 disposals against the Magpies. This creates an opportunity to get his season back on track, and help his side get their season on track.
Head to Head odds
Collingwood: $1.38
Melbourne: $2.88
Changes
Melbourne
IN
Marty Hore, Steven May, Jake Lever, Christian Salem, Braydon Preuss, Alex Neal-Bullen
OUT
Oscar McDonald (Omitted), Jay Kennedy Harris (Omitted)
Collingwood
IN
Brayden Sier, Mason Cox, Isaac Quaynor, Josh Daicos, Ben Crocker
OUT
Dayne Beams
TV
Live on Fox Footy, Commercial Free
Live on Channel 7 National.
Radio
Triple M
3AW
ABC
SEN
IPTV
AFL Live Pass
Foxtel Now
WatchAFL
Kayo Sports
Tip
A couple of weeks ago, this would be an easy game to tip, but with the Demons starting to pick up form, and a huge question mark hanging over Collingwood, this will be a close game. Collingwood’s talent should be enough to get over the line.
Magpies by 15.
