Toast Round 9 = Collingwood 103-37 West Coast

[mblack42]

My issue wasn’t Barass beating Cox

Everyone that competed against Cox, be it in the ruck, in the air or in the forward line, beat him.

Which is disappointing when the tallest West Coast player was still a head or more shorter than him

I didn't think he was that bad tbh. Yes was quiet in the 2nd half, but the game was won at that point and most of the team dropped off so who really gives a heck. Should've kicked that goal but other than that, neither Barrass or McGovern had any real impact on the game.

 

[Doc1763]

enjoyed that very much, other than the fresh injuries of course. Cue in the rack half way through the third. Some of them were out on their feet by the end. Our percentage only matters against Essendon, and we've now got them covered by 10 % points.

How bad are West Coast going?

Great to see all of the new guys contribute. Fin as great, and what a debut by Richards.

Great game again by Cameron, he's having a great year, and Crisp is back to his best. The old GOAT just keeps going, he's just unbelievable. The boy Daicos goes OK too. Frampton should never be out of the side again.

Will be interesting to see what happens with selection next week. Looks like 3 forced changes, but Schultz & Beau should be back, and maybe Jamie as well.

 

[Doc1763]

Already been confirmed on Twitter that Beau and Jamie will both miss.

Ah, didnt see that. Beau must still have symptoms.

 

[TheVillageIdiot7]

Reid has power, marking and quality ball use. He's a special player and could potentially be the best in the comp. Definitely not there yet and a long way from being better than current Nick.

He's more of a JHF type than a Nick type. The fact he's already so physically strong and able to play that inside game so well is incredible. The question going forward will be how he progresses. Some who have the power from an early age look impressive for that reason but then don't really elevate much further.

He actually got a lesson on Nick today at stoppage. Nick owned him.
He tried to play defensive and Nick just took off.
Not his game.
If they want to play him in the middle, it absolutely cannot be against the best oppo player. Has to be the “hit to” guy.

 

[Mick F]

It was very good Gouks


Apart from Ablett Snr, Jezza, Blight, Jarman, Buckenara, Daicos Snr, Hird, Winmar, Dominator, Aker, P.Krakouer, Stevie J, Cyril, Brent Harvey, and Brad Johnson I think you nailed it

The old timers recall R6 1972, Ian McOrist six goals

 

[neilk]

Beau and Jamie aren't coming back next week. I don't know about Tom or Jordan though.

Isn't Beau over his concussion protocol period?

 

[3rdMan]

With Sidey down back looking good
Lippa on the wing replacing him
Fin replacing lippa at HF

That’s the roles it should be going forward
Basically the Adams role.


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Think that only works with players out though. McCreery, Schultz, Elliott are going to be back soon. And while Macrae was good today, I don't think this is a role to which he brings anything that special and is still going to be more of a backup. Is also competing with HH and Richards.

 

[Mick F]

I think we have found a role for fin.


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Schultz has a different role?

 

[Mick F]

I didn't think he was that bad tbh. Yes was quiet in the 2nd half, but the game was won at that point and most of the team dropped off so who really gives a heck. Should've kicked that goal but other than that, neither Barrass or McGovern had any real impact on the game.

Players that want to be in the team in September need to give a ***+.

 

[Jen2310]

Isn't Beau over his concussion protocol period?

You have to go through the whole period without symptoms. It’s clearly not the case


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[neilk]

You have to go through the whole period without symptoms. It’s clearly not the case


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Were there any facial injuries that might still be troubling him?

 

[Doc1763]

Yep, Fly confirmed in his presser that Beau wont play

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Coxy worked his arse off and did some excellent work around the ground and in the middle. We'd all love him to clunk more up forward but Barass and McGovern are elite defenders. He brought it to ground a number of times and copped a punch in the back of the head which should have been a free and likely goal.

He is an integral part of the team and he earns his place every week.

I never said he should be dropped so no need to infer it

I was just disappointed to not see him take way more marks than he did when he was the tallest player on the ground by a good head and half

 

[Jen2310]

Were there any facial injuries that might still be troubling him?

It was a big hit


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[thebaldfacts]

Nice to go to a game and enjoy it without any stress. I will take a 11 goal win whilst putting the cue in the rack in the last quarter. First time this year we are in the 8, and only 4 points (with a better percentage) behind 3rd.

Just hoping the injuries don't derail us.

 

[domus]

I never said he should be dropped so no need to infer it

I was just disappointed to not see him take way more marks than he did when he was the tallest player on the ground by a good head and half

Coxy always gets pushed under the ball against quality defenders. He needs the pill out in front. His team-mates should know that by now.

 

[Apex36]

Why will Beau miss?

Still having symptoms I’d suspect.

 

[Kirby]

Coxy always gets pushed under the ball against quality defenders. He needs the pill out in front. His team-mates should know that by now.

Yes it’s his teammates fault. Of course it is.

 

[KillerMagpies]

If we didn’t cop injuries, that would’ve been a 100 point smashing. The players were rooted at 3 quarter time.

 

[JuniorB]

We need more Irish commentators

Here's another bit of Irish wisdom:

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Nick topped the tackle count, clearances, centre clearances, disposals, AFL Fantasy thingo and contested possessions.
But yeah, Dermie, Harley Reid...

Brereton is obsessed with Harley Reid. But every time Brereton started speaking, I involuntarily tuned out to him. He talks, and talks, and talks .....

 

[Kes1984]

Isn't Beau over his concussion protocol period?

Fly said he hasn’t come up in the protocols in his presser. He must be having issues still.
Think he said will miss this week and maybe the week after!

 

[GreekLunatic]

also Jamie Elliot they would know early in the week

 

[Doc1763]

Loved what the players did when they ran out today. This club just makes you so proud at the moment.

 

[Knoxy]

Old guy alert. Back in the VFL H&A days, a lot of the grounds were pretty ordinary. A lot had a cricket pitch in the middle that became like a cheese grater after drying out from being chopped up when it was a bog.
But you try telling the young people of today that, and they won't believe you.

Reminds me of when I played footy as a junior getting tackled in the cricket pitch. Cheese grater indeed!