Game Day AFL Round 1 - Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs Matchday Discussion (MCG - 7.50pm)

[mattys123]

2017 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON
ROUND ONE
COLLINGWOOD vs WESTERN BULLDOGS
FRIDAY 24TH MARCH
7.50PM
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND

BROADCAST GUIDE;
http://www.afl.com.au/tv-radio/broadcastguide

WEATHER;

Forecast; http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Radar; http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR022.loop.shtml

Preview from DaVe86 ;

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2017-03-23/fridays-ultimate-preview-the-return
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After what seemed like an endless pre-season, the 2017 home and away season finally commences this weekend.

Collingwood’s season opens with an enormous challenge, facing last year’s premiers the Western Bulldogs at the MCG this Friday night.

After three years out of the finals, the Magpies know that season 2017 needs to deliver a lot more, and a good start is essential. In some regards, facing the Bulldogs in round one is ideal timing for the Magpies, who simply need to make an early statement. A win against the reigning premier would be a huge confidence boost.

TEAMS;

Collingwood;

Western Bulldogs;


B Dale Morris, Fletcher Roberts, Jason Johannisen

HB Shane Biggs, Easton Wood, Robert Murphy

C Lachie Hunter, Luke Dahlhaus, Matthew Boyd

HF Tom Liberatore, Zaine Cordy, Jake Stringer

F Toby McLean, Travis Cloke, Liam Picken

FOL Tom Boyd, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae

I/C Matthew Suckling, Stewart Crameri, Caleb Daniel, Lin Jong

EMG Clay Smith, Tom Campbell, Josh Dunkley

NEW: Travis Cloke


GO PIES.

 

[Stoods]

ITS FINALLY HERE!

can not wait. Im going to the game, hoping for a win, i think if we play at our best it is definitely possible.


GO PIES!

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Located at the MCG

In East Melbourne

The early days

 

[Saintly Viewed]

And now

80,000 screaming fans

Go Pies

 

[Stoods]

And now

80,000 screaming fans

Go Pies

Speaking of what is the expected crowd?

Im gonna guess 70,000

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Speaking of what is the expected crowd?

Im gonna guess 70,000

In this wonderful Arena

 

[Gone Critical]

Speaking of what is the expected crowd?

Im gonna guess 70,000

65000

 

[Gone Critical]

Will be there tonight. Enjoyed seeing Carlton lose last night but now for the main course. We will rightly be underdogs, pardon the pun, but an upset is not without chance. Hope for a strong showing as a minimum. I tipped us with my heart and because I always tip the Pies in any tipping comp I am in but the head probably says otherwise

 

[nahnah]

Will be there tonight. Enjoyed seeing Carlton lose last night but now for the main course. We will rightly be underdogs, pardon the pun, but an upset is not without chance. Hope for a strong showing as a minimum. I tipped us with my heart and because I always tip the Pies in any tipping comp I am in but the head probably says otherwise

Piece de resistance

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Will be there tonight. Enjoyed seeing Carlton lose last night but now for the main course. We will rightly be underdogs, pardon the pun, but an upset is not without chance. Hope for a strong showing as a minimum. I tipped us with my heart and because I always tip the Pies in any tipping comp I am in but the head probably says otherwise

Underdogs.
Yes we are. Agree.

Funny thing in Australia everyone wants to be the underdogs; in the land of America they all say they are going to win

 

[stevo86]

Pumped! Got the boys coming around as I don't count last night as the start of the season haha. I'll be happy if we are within four goals at the final siren. I'll be ecstatic if we win. I think we are more then capable but just have to see what happens. Rather watch us take the game on then be pussies and mess around with it

 

[mattys123]

Staggering that, and also a concern that we continually turn the list over in a big way. Of course it wouldn't be so many if everyone was fit (maybe 7 changes) but it would still be a decent turnover.

I like the 22 we have picked tonight but let's be honest its a long way off the 22 we really wanted for round one.

Oh well I'll be there, hoping.

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[Horaceg]

Will be there tonight. Enjoyed seeing Carlton lose last night but now for the main course. We will rightly be underdogs, pardon the pun, but an upset is not without chance. Hope for a strong showing as a minimum. I tipped us with my heart and because I always tip the Pies in any tipping comp I am in but the head probably says otherwise

.....but, Richmond won, at least Carlton lost

 

[The Plowking]

Id like adams and phillips in the middle for the first centre bounce please.

 

[The Plowking]

Staggering that, and also a concern that we continually turn the list over in a big way. Of course it wouldn't be so many if everyone was fit (maybe 7 changes) but it would still be a decent turnover.

I like the 22 we have picked tonight but let's be honest its a long way off the 22 we really wanted for round one.

Oh well I'll be there, hoping.

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A long way ?

3 players id say.
Elliot, Wells, Degoey

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

This was sent to me on my work Slack account:-

update on tom liberatore’s pre-season: friend saw him at Client Liaison show last night, drinking Melbourne cans.
> Friend: are you playing tomorrow?
> Libba: of course i am, I'm scott pendlebury

Please be true

 

[ThePhantom777]

Zaine Cordy at CHF for Dogs. Snap him Pies!

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Speaking of what is the expected crowd?

Im gonna guess 70,000

AFL would be RAPT with 70K.

I'm expecting 60K. I mean, in 2010 we played a Qualifying final against the Dogs and only got something like 66K. This is a Round 1 match following a season where we sucked. Even 60K is being generous most likely.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I'm going to the game this year. Not sure if I'm emotionally ready after 6 months of anticipation. I think we should win $3.15 outsiders is good value for money. We pushed the dogs twice last year.
I would be more confident if Elliot played, however I don't see anyone who could match up with Cox. I think he's gonna be our POD.

 

[PicaBoo]

Pies de resistance

EFA

 

[BringouttheGimp]

2017 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON
ROUND ONE
COLLINGWOOD vs WESTERN BULLDOGS
FRIDAY 24TH MARCH
7.50PM
MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND

BROADCAST GUIDE;
http://www.afl.com.au/tv-radio/broadcastguide

WEATHER;

Forecast; http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Radar; http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR022.loop.shtml

Preview from DaVe86 ;

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2017-03-23/fridays-ultimate-preview-the-return
​

TEAMS;

Collingwood;

Western Bulldogs;


B Dale Morris, Fletcher Roberts, Jason Johannisen

HB Shane Biggs, Easton Wood, Robert Murphy

C Lachie Hunter, Luke Dahlhaus, Matthew Boyd

HF Tom Liberatore, Zaine Cordy, Jake Stringer

F Toby McLean, Travis Cloke, Liam Picken

FOL Tom Boyd, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae

I/C Matthew Suckling, Stewart Crameri, Caleb Daniel, Lin Jong

EMG Clay Smith, Tom Campbell, Josh Dunkley

NEW: Travis Cloke


GO PIES.

Are we playing tonight? F.. i forgot.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

I'm going to the game this year. Not sure if I'm emotionally ready after 6 months of anticipation. I think we should win $3.15 outsiders is good value for money. We pushed the dogs twice last year.
I would be more confident if Elliot played, however I don't see anyone who could match up with Cox. I think he's gonna be our POD.

Just offloaded a gorilla on the Pies at $3.15.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Just offloaded a gorilla on the Pies at $3.15.

I'm out of the loop. What is it in betting parlance?

 

[Chief Ten Beers]

For once, I actually look forward to Cloke marking 15m out directly in front.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Looking forward to watching the boys at the G tonight. Usually I prefer to watch Friday night games on the TV with a few drinks and mates, but the weather is fine, the opposition is strong and Clokey is playing against us. Be great to soak up the atmosphere of a Pies' game again. Who will play on Cloke?