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CibbuanoRound eighteen preview: Collingwood v Brisbane
July 31st 2009 16:17
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Saturday August 1, 7.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 20, Collingwood 5, Brisbane 15
LAST TIME: Collingwood 13.12 (90) def Brisbane 10.13 (73), Round 4, 2009 at the Gabba
RECENT HISTORY: Collingwood has won three of its past five matches against Brisbane.
FORM: Collingwood bounced back from their disappointing loss to Hawthorn with a 54-point demolition of Carlton. The Magpies currently occupy fourth place on the AFL ladder with an 11-6 win-loss record. Brisbane has won five of its past six matches and find itself in sixth spot with 11 wins to its name.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood will be without number one ruckman Josh Fraser (knee) for at least another week while veteran forward Anthony Rocca (Achilles) and promising young key defender Nathan Brown (knee) remain on the sidelines. For the Lions, Tom Collier (knee), Pearce Hanley (hamstring) and Albert Proud (foot) will miss. Key forward Daniel Bradshaw (hamstring), Matthew Leuenberger (knee), Rhan Hooper (hamstring) and Lachie Henderson (foot) are unavailable while Jamie Charman and Jed Adcock are out for the season with ankle and knee injuries respectively.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Simon Prestigiacomo vs. Jonathan Brown
Brown turned it on against the Kangaroos, helping himself to eight goals, 21 possessions and 12 marks.
If the Lions are going to record a valuable win away from home they will need their skipper to fire.
However, he faces a tough night at the office with Prestigiacomo who has been one of the best defenders in the competition so far this season to be his direct opponent.
Prestigiacomo will need his midfield to apply relentless pressure all over the ground otherwise Brown will feast on plenty of quality supply from the likes of Simon Black, Luke Power and Daniel Rich who are all in good form.
Cheynee Stiller vs. Scott Pendlebury
Pendlebury was instrumental in the Magpies’ 17-point win over Brisbane in round four with a game-high 35 disposals.
The classy 21-year-old is damaging with his ability to set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
If the Lions are going to have any hope of containing Collingwood’s multi-pronged attack they will need to limit the influence of Pendlebury.
Stiller has been given some big negating roles this season and will most likely be given first crack at Pendlebury in what shapes as being a pivotal duel.
Brisbane will need Stiller to deny Pendlebury any time or space in which to work in otherwise he will cut them to shreds with his sublime skills.
Ben Johnson vs. Simon Black
Black has played a key role in Brisbane’s success so far this season, averaging just under 26 possessions per game.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is an integral part of the Lions’ midfield with his ability to win the football at close quarters and use it cleanly by hand and foot.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to have any hope of containing Brown.
Johnson, who spent some time on Carlton skipper Chris Judd last weekend and more than held his own, will most likely be given the job of running with Black who has carved the Magpies up in the past.
It is vital for the Pies that Johnson is proactive at the stoppages and pushes forward at every available opportunity as it will force Black to be accountable which in turn will help limit his impact on the contest.
Ashley McGrath vs. Paul Medhurst
Medhurst has been down on his usual output in recent times but he still looms as a danger man given that he booted four goals in the clash between these two sides earlier in the year.
McGrath has been given the job on Medhurst before and will most likely be given the task of matching up on the former Docker once again.
Collingwood leads the AFL for kicks per game with an average of 215 - they like to maintain possession of the football by kicking it along the boundary.
McGrath will need his teammates to suffocate the Pies with their pressure skills otherwise the likes of Dane Swan, Alan Didak and Pendlebury will continually spot up Medhurst and co. inside 50.
VERDICT: Both sides are in good form but Brisbane has struggled at the MCG, winning just two of their past eight matches at the home of football. The Magpies have nine players that have kicked 10 or more goals this season while the Lions have just four players who will play on Saturday night that are in double figures for goals this year. Expect Brisbane’s poor record at the 'G to continue with the Pies’ greater spread of goal kickers to be the difference. Magpies by 15 points.
COLLINGWOOD v BRISBANE LIONS
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Heath Shaw
HB: Nick Maxwell, Chris Dawes, Tarkyn Lockyer
C: Jaxson Barham, Dayne Beams, Scott Pendlebury
HF: Steele Sidebottom, Travis Cloke, Paul Medhurst
F: Alan Didak, John Anthony, Dale Thomas
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Shane O’Bree
I/C: Ben Johnson, Leigh Brown, Leon Davis, Alan Toovey
Emg: Jarrad Blight, Tyson Goldsack, Sharrod Wellingham
No change
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Troy Selwood
HB: Joel Patfull, Josh Drummond, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Bradd Dalziell, James Hawksley, Tom Rockliff, Jack Redden
Emg: Aaron Cornelius, Travis Johnstone, Jason Roe
In: Selwood, Hawksley, Rockliff
Out: Notting (suspended), Collier (knee), Hanley (hamstring), Proud (foot)
New: Tom Rockliff (Murray Bushrangers)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 20, Collingwood 5, Brisbane 15
LAST TIME: Collingwood 13.12 (90) def Brisbane 10.13 (73), Round 4, 2009 at the Gabba
RECENT HISTORY: Collingwood has won three of its past five matches against Brisbane.
FORM: Collingwood bounced back from their disappointing loss to Hawthorn with a 54-point demolition of Carlton. The Magpies currently occupy fourth place on the AFL ladder with an 11-6 win-loss record. Brisbane has won five of its past six matches and find itself in sixth spot with 11 wins to its name.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood will be without number one ruckman Josh Fraser (knee) for at least another week while veteran forward Anthony Rocca (Achilles) and promising young key defender Nathan Brown (knee) remain on the sidelines. For the Lions, Tom Collier (knee), Pearce Hanley (hamstring) and Albert Proud (foot) will miss. Key forward Daniel Bradshaw (hamstring), Matthew Leuenberger (knee), Rhan Hooper (hamstring) and Lachie Henderson (foot) are unavailable while Jamie Charman and Jed Adcock are out for the season with ankle and knee injuries respectively.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Simon Prestigiacomo vs. Jonathan Brown
Brown turned it on against the Kangaroos, helping himself to eight goals, 21 possessions and 12 marks.
If the Lions are going to record a valuable win away from home they will need their skipper to fire.
However, he faces a tough night at the office with Prestigiacomo who has been one of the best defenders in the competition so far this season to be his direct opponent.
Prestigiacomo will need his midfield to apply relentless pressure all over the ground otherwise Brown will feast on plenty of quality supply from the likes of Simon Black, Luke Power and Daniel Rich who are all in good form.
Cheynee Stiller vs. Scott Pendlebury
Pendlebury was instrumental in the Magpies’ 17-point win over Brisbane in round four with a game-high 35 disposals.
The classy 21-year-old is damaging with his ability to set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
If the Lions are going to have any hope of containing Collingwood’s multi-pronged attack they will need to limit the influence of Pendlebury.
Stiller has been given some big negating roles this season and will most likely be given first crack at Pendlebury in what shapes as being a pivotal duel.
Brisbane will need Stiller to deny Pendlebury any time or space in which to work in otherwise he will cut them to shreds with his sublime skills.
Ben Johnson vs. Simon Black
Black has played a key role in Brisbane’s success so far this season, averaging just under 26 possessions per game.
The 2002 Brownlow medallist is an integral part of the Lions’ midfield with his ability to win the football at close quarters and use it cleanly by hand and foot.
Limiting his influence in the middle will be a key for the Magpies if they are going to have any hope of containing Brown.
Johnson, who spent some time on Carlton skipper Chris Judd last weekend and more than held his own, will most likely be given the job of running with Black who has carved the Magpies up in the past.
It is vital for the Pies that Johnson is proactive at the stoppages and pushes forward at every available opportunity as it will force Black to be accountable which in turn will help limit his impact on the contest.
Ashley McGrath vs. Paul Medhurst
Medhurst has been down on his usual output in recent times but he still looms as a danger man given that he booted four goals in the clash between these two sides earlier in the year.
McGrath has been given the job on Medhurst before and will most likely be given the task of matching up on the former Docker once again.
Collingwood leads the AFL for kicks per game with an average of 215 - they like to maintain possession of the football by kicking it along the boundary.
McGrath will need his teammates to suffocate the Pies with their pressure skills otherwise the likes of Dane Swan, Alan Didak and Pendlebury will continually spot up Medhurst and co. inside 50.
VERDICT: Both sides are in good form but Brisbane has struggled at the MCG, winning just two of their past eight matches at the home of football. The Magpies have nine players that have kicked 10 or more goals this season while the Lions have just four players who will play on Saturday night that are in double figures for goals this year. Expect Brisbane’s poor record at the 'G to continue with the Pies’ greater spread of goal kickers to be the difference. Magpies by 15 points.
COLLINGWOOD v BRISBANE LIONS
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Heath Shaw
HB: Nick Maxwell, Chris Dawes, Tarkyn Lockyer
C: Jaxson Barham, Dayne Beams, Scott Pendlebury
HF: Steele Sidebottom, Travis Cloke, Paul Medhurst
F: Alan Didak, John Anthony, Dale Thomas
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Shane O’Bree
I/C: Ben Johnson, Leigh Brown, Leon Davis, Alan Toovey
Emg: Jarrad Blight, Tyson Goldsack, Sharrod Wellingham
No change
BRISBANE LIONS
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Troy Selwood
HB: Joel Patfull, Josh Drummond, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Bradd Dalziell, James Hawksley, Tom Rockliff, Jack Redden
Emg: Aaron Cornelius, Travis Johnstone, Jason Roe
In: Selwood, Hawksley, Rockliff
Out: Notting (suspended), Collier (knee), Hanley (hamstring), Proud (foot)
New: Tom Rockliff (Murray Bushrangers)
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