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CibbuanoRound eight preview: Collingwood v Carlton
May 16th 2009 14:59
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Sunday 17 May, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 237: Collingwood 111, Carlton 122, Drawn 4
LAST TIME: Carlton 17.17 (119) d Collingwood 12.17 (89) at the MCG, Round 12, 2008
RECENT HISTORY: Collingwood has won four of its past six against Carlton but the Blues have won the past two.
FORM: Collingwood was thumped to the tune of 88 points by a red-hot St Kilda side in a match in which they were kept to their lowest ever score - 5.10 (40) - during Mick Malthouse’s time as coach at the club. The Magpies have won three of their first seven matches. Carlton has lost its past two to Hawthorn and Fremantle and is one of six teams with three wins.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood welcomes back small forwards Leon Davis and Paul Medhurst who were late withdrawals last week with an abdominal strain and ankle injury respectively. Travis Cloke (hamstring) will be out for two weeks while number one ruckman Josh Fraser will also miss after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament injury against the Saints. Anthony Rocca and Dale Thomas are out with groin and knee injuries respectively while Alan Didak remains unavailable due to a hamstring injury. For the Blues, Andrew Carrazzo is out with a hamstring injury while Shaun Grigg (ankle) is also on the sidelines. Andrew Walker (shoulder) an ruckman Robbie Warnock (foot) are sidelined indefinitely.
Simon Prestigiacomo vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola managed just one goal against Fremantle last weekend and will be keen to bounce back with a big performance on Sunday.
The Blues spearhead looms as the main danger man for Collingwood given his record against the Magpies in recent times - he has booted 25 goals in his past four matches against Mick Malthouse’s men.
Prestigiacomo, who missed the two meetings between these two sides last year, will most likely be given first crack at Fevola in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this match.
If the Magpies are going to keep Fevola quiet they will need to apply relentless pressure all day and deny Carlton the use of the corridor otherwise their classy on-ball division will run riot.
Expect the Pies to use Heath Shaw as a loose man in defence to clog up the space Fevola leads into.
Bryce Gibbs vs. Scott Pendlebury
Pendelbury has been among his side’s best so far this season, averaging 29 disposals per game.
The impressive 21-year-old is damaging with his ability to use the football cleanly and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
If the Blues are going to contain a Collingwood forward line that doesn’t rely on one player they will need to quell the influence of Pendlebury.
Gibbs has been used in run with roles during the past and will most likely be given the task of running with Pendlebury.
The Blues youngster, who racked up 31 disposals in the loss to the Dockers, will need to deny Pendelbury any time or space in which to dispose of the football cleanly and also push forward at every available opportunity and hurt him going the other way.
Sharrod Wellingham vs. Chris Judd
The last time these two sides met in round 12 last year Judd was influential with 25 possessions and six inside 50’s.
Shutting down the Carlton skipper’s run and carry through the middle will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to keep Fevola and co. quiet.
Wellingham was among his side’s best in the loss to the Saints with 20 disposals and two goals.
The 20-year-old made a name for himself tagging Geelong star Gary Ablett last season and could be will be given the task of negating Judd on Sunday.
While it is vital for the Pies that Wellingham doesn’t give Judd any time or space at the stoppages he also needs to be proactive and win his fair share of the football otherwise the 2004 Brownlow medallist will be able to dictate terms and dominate.
Michael Jamison vs. Paul Medhurst
With Cloke and Rocca out of the side the Magpies will need someone like Medhurst to have a big game if they are going to be any chance of securing a much-needed win.
Medhurst was his side’s most productive forward in the round 12 clash last year with 21 disposals, 11 marks and four goals.
The Pies will need a similar performance from him on Sunday if they are going to maintain their recent dominance over the Blues.
Jamison kept Medhurst to just one goal in round four last year and will most likely be given the job on him once again.
Medhurst can turn a game on its head with a quick two to three goal burst so Jamison will need to be switched on defensively all day and not give him any time or space in which to work his magic.
VERDICT: The last four clashes between these two sides have been decided by no more than five goals and you would expect it to be relatively close again on Sunday given that both teams desperately need to start stringing wins together if they are going to be any chance of challenging for a top four berth. Carlton has had two days more rest than Collingwood and should have too much run for a depleted Magpies outfit. Expect Fevola to fire on the big stage. Blues by 23 points.
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Martin Clarke
HB: Nick Maxwell, Nathan Brown, Ben Reid
C: Anthony Corrie, Steele Sidebottom, Shannon Cox
HF: Scott Pendlebury, Leigh Brown, Leon Davis
F: Tarkyn Lockyer, Paul Medhurst, Heath Shaw
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Shane O’Bree
I/C: John Anthony, Dayne Beams, Ryan Cook, Sharrod Wellingham
Emg: Jaxson Barham, Brent Macaffer, Alan Toovey
In: Anthony, Beams, Cook, Cox, Davis, Medhurst, Reid, Wood
Out: Josh Fraser (knee), Dale Thomas (knee), Travis Cloke (hamstring), Anthony Rocca (groin), Danny Stanley, Alan Toovey, Jaxson Barham, Brent Macaffer
CARLTON
B: Bret Thornton, Michael Jamison, Jarrad Waite
HB: Dennis Armfield, Paul Bower, Nick Stevens
C: Kade Simpson, Chris Judd, Heath Scotland
HF: Jordan Russell, Simon Wiggins, Bryce Gibbs
F: Eddie Betts, Brendan Fevola, Aaron Joseph
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Richard Hadley, Marc Murphy
I/C: Mark Austin, Shaun Hampson, Mitch Robinson, Chris Yarran
Emg: Steven Browne, Brad Fisher, Setanta O'hAilpin
In: Robinson
Out: Cameron Cloke
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 237: Collingwood 111, Carlton 122, Drawn 4
LAST TIME: Carlton 17.17 (119) d Collingwood 12.17 (89) at the MCG, Round 12, 2008
RECENT HISTORY: Collingwood has won four of its past six against Carlton but the Blues have won the past two.
FORM: Collingwood was thumped to the tune of 88 points by a red-hot St Kilda side in a match in which they were kept to their lowest ever score - 5.10 (40) - during Mick Malthouse’s time as coach at the club. The Magpies have won three of their first seven matches. Carlton has lost its past two to Hawthorn and Fremantle and is one of six teams with three wins.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood welcomes back small forwards Leon Davis and Paul Medhurst who were late withdrawals last week with an abdominal strain and ankle injury respectively. Travis Cloke (hamstring) will be out for two weeks while number one ruckman Josh Fraser will also miss after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament injury against the Saints. Anthony Rocca and Dale Thomas are out with groin and knee injuries respectively while Alan Didak remains unavailable due to a hamstring injury. For the Blues, Andrew Carrazzo is out with a hamstring injury while Shaun Grigg (ankle) is also on the sidelines. Andrew Walker (shoulder) an ruckman Robbie Warnock (foot) are sidelined indefinitely.
Simon Prestigiacomo vs. Brendan Fevola
Fevola managed just one goal against Fremantle last weekend and will be keen to bounce back with a big performance on Sunday.
The Blues spearhead looms as the main danger man for Collingwood given his record against the Magpies in recent times - he has booted 25 goals in his past four matches against Mick Malthouse’s men.
Prestigiacomo, who missed the two meetings between these two sides last year, will most likely be given first crack at Fevola in what shapes as being a crucial match-up in determining the outcome of this match.
If the Magpies are going to keep Fevola quiet they will need to apply relentless pressure all day and deny Carlton the use of the corridor otherwise their classy on-ball division will run riot.
Expect the Pies to use Heath Shaw as a loose man in defence to clog up the space Fevola leads into.
Bryce Gibbs vs. Scott Pendlebury
Pendelbury has been among his side’s best so far this season, averaging 29 disposals per game.
The impressive 21-year-old is damaging with his ability to use the football cleanly and set up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
If the Blues are going to contain a Collingwood forward line that doesn’t rely on one player they will need to quell the influence of Pendlebury.
Gibbs has been used in run with roles during the past and will most likely be given the task of running with Pendlebury.
The Blues youngster, who racked up 31 disposals in the loss to the Dockers, will need to deny Pendelbury any time or space in which to dispose of the football cleanly and also push forward at every available opportunity and hurt him going the other way.
Sharrod Wellingham vs. Chris Judd
The last time these two sides met in round 12 last year Judd was influential with 25 possessions and six inside 50’s.
Shutting down the Carlton skipper’s run and carry through the middle will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to keep Fevola and co. quiet.
Wellingham was among his side’s best in the loss to the Saints with 20 disposals and two goals.
The 20-year-old made a name for himself tagging Geelong star Gary Ablett last season and could be will be given the task of negating Judd on Sunday.
While it is vital for the Pies that Wellingham doesn’t give Judd any time or space at the stoppages he also needs to be proactive and win his fair share of the football otherwise the 2004 Brownlow medallist will be able to dictate terms and dominate.
Michael Jamison vs. Paul Medhurst
With Cloke and Rocca out of the side the Magpies will need someone like Medhurst to have a big game if they are going to be any chance of securing a much-needed win.
Medhurst was his side’s most productive forward in the round 12 clash last year with 21 disposals, 11 marks and four goals.
The Pies will need a similar performance from him on Sunday if they are going to maintain their recent dominance over the Blues.
Jamison kept Medhurst to just one goal in round four last year and will most likely be given the job on him once again.
Medhurst can turn a game on its head with a quick two to three goal burst so Jamison will need to be switched on defensively all day and not give him any time or space in which to work his magic.
VERDICT: The last four clashes between these two sides have been decided by no more than five goals and you would expect it to be relatively close again on Sunday given that both teams desperately need to start stringing wins together if they are going to be any chance of challenging for a top four berth. Carlton has had two days more rest than Collingwood and should have too much run for a depleted Magpies outfit. Expect Fevola to fire on the big stage. Blues by 23 points.
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Martin Clarke
HB: Nick Maxwell, Nathan Brown, Ben Reid
C: Anthony Corrie, Steele Sidebottom, Shannon Cox
HF: Scott Pendlebury, Leigh Brown, Leon Davis
F: Tarkyn Lockyer, Paul Medhurst, Heath Shaw
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Shane O’Bree
I/C: John Anthony, Dayne Beams, Ryan Cook, Sharrod Wellingham
Emg: Jaxson Barham, Brent Macaffer, Alan Toovey
In: Anthony, Beams, Cook, Cox, Davis, Medhurst, Reid, Wood
Out: Josh Fraser (knee), Dale Thomas (knee), Travis Cloke (hamstring), Anthony Rocca (groin), Danny Stanley, Alan Toovey, Jaxson Barham, Brent Macaffer
CARLTON
B: Bret Thornton, Michael Jamison, Jarrad Waite
HB: Dennis Armfield, Paul Bower, Nick Stevens
C: Kade Simpson, Chris Judd, Heath Scotland
HF: Jordan Russell, Simon Wiggins, Bryce Gibbs
F: Eddie Betts, Brendan Fevola, Aaron Joseph
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Richard Hadley, Marc Murphy
I/C: Mark Austin, Shaun Hampson, Mitch Robinson, Chris Yarran
Emg: Steven Browne, Brad Fisher, Setanta O'hAilpin
In: Robinson
Out: Cameron Cloke
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