Toast Pies dominate Dogs (86-34)

[cityslick1]

Fantastic effort by all of the boys, and the coaching staff.
They’ve finally got Brodie tapping to space / advantage, whilst Adams was strong, and the slick handballs and ball movement is a key part to beating today’s pressure tactics. Gotta keep limiting the hospital pass handballs, and we are away...
Team looking as close a unit as any these days.
go pies!

 

[TradeDraft]

Sad with the look of the AFL Being Shutdown for a Few Months the Momentum with this Win just goes away

 

[Piestration]

Legitimately shocked at how sharp we looked for a Round 1 game

As far as I'm concerned the full season will continue. I'm just going to stock the fridge, sit down every weekend (with the occasional Friday nighter) and keep watching the replay. Can't wait for round 2. Pies V Bulldogs this Sat at 17.30pm AWST

Hope we look as sharp.

Go Pies

 

[Swooper18]

Collingwood have commenced the 2020 season in emphatic fashion by completely outplaying the Western Bulldogs to the tune of 52 points. The Woods were able to generate centre clearances from hit-outs that went to advantage, while maintaining possession with short kicks through the corridor or wings from defence until a long kick became available when the ground opened up. The Bulldogs were not able to generate any meaningful ball movement from defence themselves, as the Magpies prevented their opponents from playing on with aggressive ball movement with their ability to man the mark feverishly to close up the next option at every opportunity that was on offer.

Each major statistical element was completely dominated by Collingwood, who had 71 more disposals than the Bulldogs (352 - 281), +28 for kicks (191 - 163), handballs were +43 (161 - 118), contested possessions had a differential of +30 (123 - 93), while uncontested possessions were won by +38 (228 - 190). For a change from recent seasons, the Woods won the centre clearances by 10 (15 - 5) where they would maximise Brodie Grundy’s taps to their fullest potential. Stoppage clearances were +3 (19 - 16), while total clearances had a differential of +13 (34 - 21). Hit-outs were comprehensively won by +29 (44 - 15), +8 for tackles (49 - 41), while Tackles Inside 50 were won by +6 (10 - 4). Uncontested marks had a reading of +13 (83 - 70), +4 for contested marks (11 - 7), and Marks Inside 50 were won by +12 (14 - 2). The Woods were ultimately able to generate 20 more Inside 50’s (42 - 22), which highlights the difficulties the Dogs had whenever they had the footy in their hands. Intercept possessions was the only statistical category the Bulldogs were able to win, which was by +2 (50 - 48).

Chris Mayne (29 disposals @ 93%, 169 metres gained, 8 contested possessions, 21 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 16 handballs, 7 marks & 8 score involvements) had an excellent game with his link-up play by foot with hit-ups (short kicks) a notable feature. Gathered the ball below his knees very cleanly to dish off handpasses in tight as well.

Taylor Adams (26 disposals @ 62%, 230 metres gained, 14 contested possessions, 12 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 10 handballs, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 5 score involvements, 12 clearances, 6 centre clearances, 6 stoppage clearances, 2 Inside 50’s & 1 goal) combined extremely well with Brodie Grundy to generate centre clearances, while being at his clinical best in the clinches.

Steele Sidebottom (26 disposals @ 77%, 165 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 19 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 11 kicks, 15 handballs, 9 marks, 4 tackles, 8 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 2 Rebound 50’s) created plenty of scoring opportunities with his creativity and footy smarts.

Scott Pendlebury (25 disposals @ 72%, 217 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 18 uncontested possessions, 13 kicks, 12 handballs, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 6 score involvements, 3 clearances, 2 centre clearances & 2 Inside 50’s) demonstrated his leadership with his trademark poise under pressure to release his teammates into positions to pump it forward or score from his disposals.

Brodie Grundy (19 disposals @ 58%, 171 metres gained, 37 hit-outs, 13 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 8 kicks, 11 handballs, 3 marks, 2 contested marks, 2 marks Inside 50, 3 tackles, 2 goal assists, 9 score involvements, 4 clearances, 2 centre clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 5 Inside 50’s & 1 goal) was the major catalyst behind Collingwood’s victory by giving his team greater value with his tap work at centre bounces in particular. Would love you to convert more goals though, Brodie. Work on that, as everything else is premiership standard.

Jeremy Howe (25 disposals @ 88%, 433 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 12 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 9 handballs, 9 marks, 3 contested marks, 6 uncontested marks, 4 tackles, 3 score involvements & 4 Rebound 50’s) put on an aerial masterclass and was ball use was beneficial to the team’s advantage.

John Noble (19 disposals @ 79%, 141 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 8 kicks, 11 handballs, 4 marks, 3 tackles & 3 score involvements) was pin-point with his kicks when he went short, while dishing off sharp handpasses.

Brayden Maynard (19 disposals @ 95%, 343 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 15 kicks, 4 handballs, 6 marks, 2 tackles, 4 score involvements, 2 Inside 50’s & 3 Rebound 50’s) utilised his greatest strength by kicking the ball forward with accuracy and penetration.

Will Hoskin-Elliott (15 disposals @ 87%, 123 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 9 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 6 handballs, 6 marks, 2 tackles, 4 score involvements, 2 clearances & 1 goal) provided an outlet with his leading patterns on the wing from half-forward.

Jordan De Goey (14 disposals @ 57%, 320 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 9 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 marks, 2 Marks Inside 50, 4 score involvements, 4 clearances, 3 centre clearances, 6 Inside 50’s & 1 goal) is set for a huge season if he is able to win centre clearances from the midfield and kick goals when he’s in the goal square for every game. Stay on the park for as long as possible, Jordan.

Callum Brown (14 disposals @ 86%, 4 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 6 kicks, 8 handballs, 3 tackles, 2 Tackles Inside 50, 5 score involvements, 2 Inside 50’s & 1 goal) was ferocious as always, and was involved in the moment of the match where his younger brother Tyler Brown (who played well on debut) was able to feed a handpass to him and convert his first major of the season.

Josh Daicos (14 disposals @ 86%, 160 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 7 kicks, 7 handballs, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 3 score involvements & 2 goals) had a solid game with two classy majors.

Jamie Elliott (13 disposals @ 54%, 233 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 4 handballs, 3 marks, 2 Marks Inside 50, 5 score involvements, 4 Inside 50’s & 1 goal) converted Collingwood’s first goal of the 2020 season with an excellent crumbing goal, and stayed busy with stints in the midfield after that.

Brody Mihocek (11 disposals @ 100%, 317 metres gained, 3 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 9 kicks, 2 handballs, 8 marks, 2 contested marks, 4 Marks Inside 50, 3 tackles, 8 score involvements, 4 Inside 50’s & 3 goals) presented at the ball carrier really well, body-positioning was first-class and converted every chance he had in front of him.

The AFL have announced that the season is suspended until May 31. Once I know Collingwood's next game, I'll plan for that.

 

[Sea fog]

Fantastic effort by all of the boys, and the coaching staff.
They’ve finally got Brodie tapping to space / advantage, whilst Adams was strong, and the slick handballs and ball movement is a key part to beating today’s pressure tactics. Gotta keep limiting the hospital pass handballs, and we are away...
Team looking as close a unit as any these days.
go pies!

Sadly the break might affect the sense of purpose and bonding.

 

[swoop42]

I'm guessing the gif above is part of the TD personal collection.

With so much time on his hands in coming months I'm worried he'll rub himself raw.

 

[Apples]

We were good, but I thought the Dogs were absolutely putrid. We played well, but it was difficult to tell how well to be honest.

 

[Kappa]

We were good, but I thought the Dogs were absolutely putrid. We played well, but it was difficult to tell how well to be honest.

Can't read too much into round 1, many of the players would of been thinking they were playing for nothing.

 

[TradeDraft]

We were good, but I thought the Dogs were absolutely putrid. We played well, but it was difficult to tell how well to be honest.

Under the Circumstances you could not put 100% into the Performance.

Though we where On and the Dogs thought the Start of Season was postponed

 

[Sea fog]

Under the Circumstances you could not put 100% into the Performance.

Though we where On and the Dogs thought the Start of Season was postponed

That view though is a bit unfair to us as we clearly had put new strategies in place. Even if the season was to be put on hold, if 17 games are to be played, why get off to such a bad start?

 

[Jen2310]

The game was for premiership points, so of course you can put everything to it

I'm happy we won a round 1 game lol It was a fantastic performance by us, and because of that Dogs just couldn't keep up. They were terrible because we may them terrible.

 

[unplugged]

If anything, winning the way we did is the best thing that could happen to us over the break. Guys will be desperate to keep their fitness to continue on with it.

Teams like St Kilda, well, they've tried their hardest all summer and still couldn't knock off North Melbourne. They'd still be motivated but will they be as motivated as what we are?

 

[magpies42]

How late in the Year that the AFL can go?

My fear is that this will be another premiership that got away...

 

[TradeDraft]

My fear is that this will be another premiership that got away...

Why you say that?

 

[jackcass]

Why you say that?

No season I'd assume so no premiership to anyone.

 

[DaVe86]

Hard game to read much into, but I will say this:

1. Whilst the Dogs were putrid, our defensive structures and positioning were great. We moved well to get back defensively and our forward pressure was good.

2. Our forward line still looked dynamic, even though it had no Stephenson, and De Goey was 50/50 in there.

3. Tyler Brown has huge potential. I reckon both he and Daicos try to do too much sometimes, like a sidestep or fancy move. If they get regular games, their class will come out more naturally.

 

[magpies42]

Why you say that?

In the event they cancel the season

 

[Kappa]

My fear is that this will be another premiership that got away...

If we were WCE or Richmond i'd feel that way.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

My fear is that this will be another premiership that got away...

Not fear of losing job? Or Dying? But a 'lost premiership'?

Well... each to their own.

 

[magpies42]

If we were WCE or Richmond i'd feel that way.

I think in this current format, and our improvements in the off-season (clearances), we are better placed.

 

[jmac70]

No doubt we would have won the flag this year.

 

[magpies42]

No doubt we would have won the flag this year.

That’s the spirit, we should be on about 30 premierships by now

 

[pablo disco bar]

Would of been a shot this year..

What do ya do