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CibbuanoMagpies have learnt their lesson: Malthouse
June 12th 2008 02:44
COLLINGWOOD has learnt from their mistakes against Carlton in round four and will be better prepared for Sunday's clash against the Blues at the MCG, according to coach Mick Malthouse.
The Magpies were beaten by 23 points earlier this year, but Malthouse said the players had discussed the reasons behind that loss and believed they were better prepared to take on their long-standing rivals this time.
"There's an awareness of what went wrong last time and it's so important to recognise failure and why it took place, not to wipe it off and dismiss it because you learn nothing," Malthouse said.
Malthouse said the Pies, who have won their last four, were keen to build on their momentum.
"The group is buoyed by the last month but more importantly I think there's an anticipation about this week as opposed to when we come off the Richmond win (in round 3) where there was a general lull in the organisation from the football side of things, we just didn't seem to be sparking.
"Right now I feel we're well in front of that."
Malthouse will become just the fourth person to participate in 750 VFL/AFL games as player and coach. He will also coach his 576th senior game, surpassing Allan Jeans, ranking him third behind Jock McHale and Kevin Sheedy.
The Magpies were beaten by 23 points earlier this year, but Malthouse said the players had discussed the reasons behind that loss and believed they were better prepared to take on their long-standing rivals this time.
"There's an awareness of what went wrong last time and it's so important to recognise failure and why it took place, not to wipe it off and dismiss it because you learn nothing," Malthouse said.
Malthouse said the Pies, who have won their last four, were keen to build on their momentum.
"The group is buoyed by the last month but more importantly I think there's an anticipation about this week as opposed to when we come off the Richmond win (in round 3) where there was a general lull in the organisation from the football side of things, we just didn't seem to be sparking.
"Right now I feel we're well in front of that."
Malthouse will become just the fourth person to participate in 750 VFL/AFL games as player and coach. He will also coach his 576th senior game, surpassing Allan Jeans, ranking him third behind Jock McHale and Kevin Sheedy.
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