Second scratch match

[smiddaz123]

ASSISTANT coach Brad Scott called it Collingwood’s first fair dinkum hit-out and star Alan Didak knew within minutes it was game on after earning a kick the hard way.

Upon marking in front of his eyes early in the club’s 40-minute scratch match at Gosch’s Paddock on Friday, Didak copped a high knock from new teammate Leigh Brown.

No harm was done as he quickly regained his feet and got on with proceedings, an apologetic slap on the back from Brown ensuring everything was cool between the pair.

The Magpies ripped into their work in impressive fashion during two 20-minute halves – the intra-club game the conclusion to another solid session in warm conditions.

“Today was a fair-dinkum hit-out and the boys seemed to adapt quite well,” Scott said.

Didak was among the stars on Friday, booting a couple of trademark running goals as his side – wearing red jumpers – easily accounted for the grey team.

Brown was also good on the day. While Travis Cloke, having his first serious test since being assaulted on the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve, moved well up forward and could have booted a couple, Brown led well at the other end in his grey jumper.

Perhaps most excitingly for the few onlookers was the poise shown by new recruits.

Steele Sidebottom’s much-publicised tank was on display as he found plenty of space early and looked composed with the footy, while fellow draftee Dayne Beams was a standout – not just because of the ink that sleeves his entire right arm.

His clever hands set up an early goal to Leon Davis while his finishing skills – he booted two goals – also impressed.

Scott said the club was rapt with all its new acquisitions.

“We’ve been really happy with the way they’ve progressed,” he said.

“As most clubs do with first-year players these days, we’ve held them right back throughout the pre-season but those two guys have been going very well.

“We’ve been happy with Luke Rounds and Jarrad Blight has performed really well.”

With their first NAB Cup clash just 15 days out, Collingwood has been gradually upping its intensity and increasing the number of game-like skills at training.

“With that February 7 game, we’ve got to bring our schedule forward,” Scott said.

“We hoped that game might have been pushed back when South Africa was cancelled, but it’s still Feb 7 so we’ve got to prepare for a fair dinkum match on that date.”

Most of the Magpies’ list enjoyed a run on Friday although some players were rested.

Anthony Rocca, Paul Medhurst – who did run-throughs on a nearby oval – and Sean Rusling are all continuing their rehabilitation from injury and didn’t play while Dane Swan, Tarkyn Lockyer and Shane O’Bree were spared the workout.

With a few players missing, former club champion and now Collingwood’s VFL Manager Paul Licuria not only managed to earn some match time, but also turn back the clock a few years by finding some space and drilling a goal.

“That’s a concern,” Scott said with a smile.

“But in our defence he was playing on David Buttifant, our high performance manager … I’m sure Licca will be giving it to Butters for a fair time to come!”

Beams has yet another good game, along with Sidebottom

 

[FIGJAM]

**** it...I'm getting a sleeve!

 

[blues_gibbzy]

15 days to football

 

[Dave The Man]

while fellow draftee Dayne Beams was a standout – not just because of the ink that sleeves his entire right arm.

His clever hands set up an early goal to Leon Davis while his finishing skills – he booted two goals – also impressed.

Beams sounds like he is really Performing and People have said he is a Bit like Joel Selwood and Going by what happening in these Matches he can have the same Impact and He has really come out for a good chance at the Rising Star

 

[3066]

LOL go Licca!

 

[The Dawes]

Beams sounds like he is really Performing and People have said he is a Bit like Joel Selwood and Going by what happening in these Matches he can have the same Impact and He has really come out for a good chance at the Rising Star

He sounds promising, but let's not get too carried away by pre-season scratch-match form Dave, long way to go yet.

 

[smiddaz123]

Dave, I remember when you were telling everyone not to overhype draftees for a while.

Did you really just compare Beams to Joel Selwood?

 

[bucksisbest]

Beams probably didn't get double figure possesions this time. Blair was pretty impressive , I would say the most impressive out of the draftees.
Didak was probably the best senior player before Mick said that, that was enough for him. Guys like Thomas , Davis , BJ, Harry , Goldsack , Shaw and Pendlebury all seemed to be in good form. Wasn't a game for key forwards.

 

[Bloben]

**** it...I'm getting a sleeve!

hahaha

brilliant!!!

I'm pumped. I can't wait to see Beams and Sidebottom in NAB Cup

 

[DWil6]

Joel Selwood had a bewilderingly good first couple of seasons, Dave. Let's just hope he is in the ballpark. That'd be a win!

 

[Seeks]

Dave's sometimes like that guy from 50 first dates.

Ten Second Tom.

Anyways, good to hear about the youngsters doing well.

Can't wait till the 30th! Anyone else going?

 

[Dave The Man]

Dave's sometimes like that guy from 50 first dates.

Ten Second Tom.

Anyways, good to hear about the youngsters doing well.

Can't wait till the 30th! Anyone else going?

Well Didaka was the one who told me he was compared to J Selwood

 

[Seeks]

Well Didaka was the one who told me he was compared to J Selwood

That's fine Dave.

I just meant that sometimes you seem to forget what you've written quite quickly.

Hey, if he's anything like Joel in ability or in the immediate impact he could have this season it would be fantastic.

I must admit I'm getting excited at the prospect on seeing Beams in action in next weeks intra-club.

 

[Optimax]

if this form continues bemas must play round 1

 

[Dave The Man]

That's fine Dave.

I just meant that sometimes you seem to forget what you've written quite quickly.

Hey, if he's anything like Joel in ability or in the immediate impact he could have this season it would be fantastic.

I must admit I'm getting excited at the prospect on seeing Beams in action in next weeks intra-club.

What Time Does the Intra Club Starts

 

[mdc]

So Leigh Brown doesn't just struggle at the whole football thing, he also takes cheap shots at the team's best players at practice. Nice.

 

[Optimax]

So Leigh Brown doesn't just struggle at the whole football thing, he also takes cheap shots at the team's best players at practice. Nice.

I believe they said he was solid, and im also happy to hear that at least some of the players took it seriously and had intensity

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Please don't quote the troll's posts, it's just more cleaning up to do if it comes to that.

Great result from another scratch match, it's going to be interesting to see if we find two spots for both Rusty and Beamer to debut!

 

[abs_of_STEELE]

I'm getting really excited about Beams now, even if it is just a scratch match.

 

[Jabso]

Back to topic now. All the said person wants is your attention. Don't give it to him.

 

[Skade]

quote
Brown was also good on the day.
Brown led well
Didak copped a high knock from Leigh Brown.

Are we talking about two different Browns?

 

[Optimax]

quote
Brown was also good on the day.
Brown led well
Didak copped a high knock from Leigh Brown.

Are we talking about two different Browns?

Leigh brown back, i think nate brown forward

 

[James Bond 008]

dave's sometimes like that guy from 50 first dates.

ten second tom.

anyways, good to hear about the youngsters doing well.

Can't wait till the 30th! Anyone else going?

hi im tom

 

[PieLebo87]

Dave's sometimes like that guy from 50 first dates.

Ten Second Tom.

Anyways, good to hear about the youngsters doing well.

Can't wait till the 30th! Anyone else going?

I'll be there! I've still got it saved on my phone. I'll make sure I wear something distinct so whoevers on here that goes will know who I am. I'll figure out what I'm wearing closer to the date lol

Anyone else heading down?

 

[Godfrey Jones]

I'll be there! I've still got it saved on my phone. I'll make sure I wear something distinct so whoevers on here that goes will know who I am. I'll figure out what I'm wearing closer to the date lol

Anyone else heading down?

lucky you, i wish.

i expect detailed reports from everyone regarding how some of our kids went, im hoping to see rounds, sidebottom, blair, beams get a debut call up