Review Round 2: Collingwood 36-36 Richmond

[Go Woods]

Wtf has Stephenson done to not be selected? Is that a sick joke? He was exactly what we needed to try and create a goal

We’d be two from two had Stevo played IMO just needed his smarts in our forward 50 in that last quarter , we got doughnuts from Elliot,JT & WHE.....Has to come in for JT surely.

 

[JB1975]

Collingwood have drawn with the reigning premiers Richmond, despite leading by 4 goals during the first half (including Quarter Time) and had the last roll of the dice within the final seconds to secure victory, which did not eventuate. The Woods were able to create contests and scoring opportunities across half-forward in the first quarter by maintaining possession effectively. That style of play would dry up constantly in the second half when the Tigers were able to take intercept marks at will whenever the Pies surged forward from stoppages or defence on transition. The desire to not concede goals by both sides became more notable the longer the game went, especially in the clinches at the death.

Collingwood were able to make gains in disposals by +52 (333 - 281), kicks by +9 (186 - 177), handballs were won by +43 (147 - 104), while contested possessions were won by +10 (129 - 119), and uncontested possessions had a differential of +36 (199 - 163). Additional gains were made from Uncontested Marks by +5 (69 - 64), Contested Marks were won by +2 (12 - 10), Marks Inside 50 had a differential of +2 (6 - 4), while hit-outs were won convincingly by +13 (37 - 24), and centre clearances were commandingly won by the Woods for the majority of the evening by +5 (9 - 4). Richmond were able to negate two focal points of Collingwood's plan by controlling forward entries and winning stoppage clearances. Clearances were in favour of the Tigers by +2 (32 - 30), stoppage clearances by +7 (28 - 21), tackles by +41 (70 -29), intercept possessions were won by +1 (67 - 66) +1 for Tackles Inside 50 (6 - 5) and Inside 50's had a differential of +12 (44 - 32).

Scott Pendlebury (31 disposals @ 68%, 417 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 20 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 15 kicks, 16 handballs, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 2 score involvements, 3 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 3 Inside 50's & 2 Rebound 50's) was Collingwood's most polished performer and hit targets at will in very dewy conditions. Pendlebury always buys himself and his team extra seconds to make the correct decisions.

Steele Sidebottom (27 disposals @ 63%, 396 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 20 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 14 handballs, 2 marks, 2 score involvements, 3 clearances, 3 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50's & 1 goal) dominated early in the first half before dropping off in the second half. Very damaging player when he is on fire.

Josh Daicos (24 disposals @ 88%, 326 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 13 uncontested possessions, 5 intercept possessions, 14 kicks, 10 handballs, 5 marks, 3 score involvements, 2 clearances, 2 stoppage clearances, 2 Inside 50's & 5 Rebound 50's) thrived on the wing and did not look out of place once. Could become an established AFL player by the end of the season.

Taylor Adams (21 disposals @ 86%, 353 metres gained, 11 contested possessions, 10 uncontested possessions, 14 kicks, 7 handballs, 6 marks, 5 tackles, 2 Tackles Inside 50, 5 score involvements, 8 clearances, 4 centre clearances, 4 stoppage clearances, 4 Inside 50's & 1 goal) roved Brodie Grundy's taps brilliantly and was the most likely midfielder to pump the ball forward from clearances.

Brodie Grundy (15 disposals @ 67%, 182 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 8 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 33 hit-outs, 7 kicks, 8 handpasses, 4 marks, 3 score involvements, 4 clearances, 2 centre clearances, 2 stoppage clearances & 2 Inside 50's) started slowly but built progressively over the course of the game. Rarely gets beaten in ruck contests, and it was on full display again.

Brayden Maynard (23 disposals @ 87%, 524 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 17 uncontested possessions, 7 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 7 handballs, 4 marks, 2 score involvements, 2 Inside 50's & 4 Rebound 50's) demonstrated his strengths with his booming left foot and accurate kicking game when opting for shorter kicks to release teammates.

Jack Crisp (20 disposals @ 85%, 379 metres gained, 5 contested possessions, 15 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 10 marks, 2 score involvements & 6 Rebound 50's) complimented Maynard with his marking and transition game.

Jeremy Howe (20 disposals @ 80%, 364 metres gained, 4 contested possessions, 16 uncontested possessions, 7 intercept possessions, 16 kicks, 4 handballs, 7 marks, 2 Contested Marks, 2 tackles, 2 score involvements & 6 Rebound 50's) put on an aerial masterclass, while providing decent territory on transition to neutralise Richmond's dominance.

Tom Phillips (20 disposals @ 60%, 209 metres gained, 6 contested possessions, 14 uncontested possessions, 2 intercept possessions, 13 kicks, 7 handballs, 7 marks, 3 Marks Inside 50, 3 tackles, 4 score involvements, 2 Rebound 50's & 2 goals) was Collingwood's only player with multiple goals. Played well as a half-forward flanker to impact the scoreboard, yet he had two chances that he would've loved to have converted into goals. Could have had 4 goals to his name. Learn to take every chance in front of goal, Flipper!

Jordan De Goey (17 disposals @ 29%, 266 metres gained, 10 contested possessions, 7 uncontested possessions, 3 intercept possessions, 10 kicks, 7 handballs, 2 tackles, 3 score involvements & 2 clearances) looked lively and threatening, but his execution to kick goals went missing at the wrong time. Kick a drop punt instead of a checkside (banana) when you're in the corridor, Jordan.

Darcy Cameron (13 disposals @ 62%, 133 metres gained, 7 contested possessions, 6 uncontested possessions, 4 intercept possessions, 4 hit-outs, 7 kicks, 6 handballs, 8 marks, 3 Contested Marks & 2 score involvements) had a commendable debut for the club by providing a marking option and contest at every opportunity. There could be a future for you with the Woods, Darcy.

Collingwood's next game will be on June 20 against St.Kilda at the MCG. Creating more contests and crumbs across half-forward shall lead to greater opportunities to score more goals. Work on that during the week at training, then execute that plan against the Saints on game day to collect the points.

Nice work, good to have the footy back and good to have your post-match summaries.

 

[Sea fog]

Have you given a thought that his usual play style is so at variance with Friday night - this performance you so revile?

Do you imagine he could possibly be playing to instructions?

He might have been or it could have been an off night. He just did not seem to add much drive like he usually does.

 

[nahnah]

Pretty sure I did mine first. On a snapchat no less.

its lucky you didnt upload a dick pic by mistake

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Both teams were lucky they played each other.

Both teams would have easily beaten most other opponents

 

[AmericanMustard]

Interesting that 2 Flag Favourites played each other and have Equal 2nd Lowest Scores 1st round back after Re-Start of Season

We kept the most potent attack in the league to 36 points. Not in the slightest bit worried about that performance.

Obviously a little more concerned at the other end of the ground and the sheer ignorance of not bringing in a reliable goal kicking key forward, or even trying to bring one in at any point in the previous 5 years. But I’ll wait until we aren’t playing Richmond to judge that.

 

[Sea fog]

We kept the most potent attack in the league to 36 points. Not in the slightest bit worried about that performance.

Obviously a little more concerned at the other end of the ground and the sheer ignorance of not bringing in a reliable goal kicking key forward, or even trying to bring one in at any point in the previous 5 years. But I’ll wait until we aren’t playing Richmond to judge that.

Interesting that we wanted Lynch but he couldn't get it done for Richmond the other night. Riewoldt was terrible.

 

[Carringbush2010]

Are you sure you didn't mix him up with someone else - 6 possessions, 3 marks, 0 tackles for the game. Looks a million bucks, but he's uncompetitive.

Actually yeah ya got me again sr, in my defence when he did link up on the wing at least he gave a fighting chance for an attack. To be fair it was a 'swarm' game from both teams and doesn't bode well for an outside player like Will.

But I'll concede my positive assessment is probably a little generous.

 

[Anzacday]

But I'll concede my positive assessment is probably a little generous.

I blame the gushing of the commentators in the 1st quarter.

 

[Carringbush2010]

I blame the gushing of the commentators in the 1st quarter.

Yeah but I'm not that easily influenced

 

[jackcass]

Wasn't too fused with the Higgins decision, but these drawings show an issue with the camera placement

It certainly provides an advantage but it provides the same advantage to both sides. Could just as easily have been someone like Elliott in the same situation.

Either way, I was satisfied that the marrying of the front on shot along with the goal line shot showed that there was enough evidence to award the mark.

 

[barrackers]

It certainly provides an advantage but it provides the same advantage to both sides. Could just as easily have been someone like Elliott in the same situation.

Either way, I was satisfied that the marrying of the front on shot along with the goal line shot showed that there was enough evidence to award the mark.

I think the camera placement should be reviewed/corrected in 2021, however as you said in theory the current placement applies to all teams equally. I'm happy enough to get a draw.