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CibbuanoSemi-Final Preview: Collingwood v Adelaide
September 11th 2009 16:41
VENUE and TIME: MCG, Saturday 12 September, 7.30pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 31, Collingwood 20, Adelaide 11
LAST TIME: Collingwood 13.11 (89) def Adelaide 9.14 (68), at AAMI Stadium, Round 19, 2009
IN FINALS: Collingwood 2, Adelaide 0
RECENT HISTORY: The Magpies have won three of their past four matches against Adelaide.
FORM: The Pies had won 12 of their 13 matches heading into the round 22 clash against the Western Bulldogs which they lost before suffering a 28-point loss at the hands of minor premiers St Kilda in the first qualifying final at the MCG last Sunday. Adelaide is in red-hot form - they won their last three matches of the home-and-away season to secure a home final before thumping a hapless Essendon side to the tune of 96 points in an elimination final. The Crows have booted a staggering 53 goals in their past two games against Carlton and the Bombers.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood will be without promising young midfielder Dayne Beams (calf), number one ruckman Josh Fraser (knee), classy on-baller Scott Pendlebury (cracked fibula) and veteran forward Anthony Rocca (ankle) while Nathan Brown (thigh) and untried youngster Tristan Francis (groin) remain on the sidelines. For Adelaide, tagger Robert Shirley returns from a hamstring injury but All-Australian centre-half back Nathan Bock (foot) and Nathan van Berlo (back) will miss once again. James Moss (hip), Brad Moran (knee), Jonathon Griffin (calf) and Aaron Kite (hamstring) are highly unlikely to be considered for selection if the Crows progress further into September while Chris Schmidt (shoulder), Shaun McKernan (fractured forearm), Will Young (hip) and Brodie Martin (knee) are out for the season.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Michael Doughty vs. Dane Swan
Swan may have racked up 24 possessions against St Kilda but he didn’t have his usual impact on the contest.
When Swan is up and firing he is able to consistently set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
Shutting down the drive he provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Crows if they are going to contain the Magpies’ multi-pronged attack.
Doughty has quelled the influence of the likes of Carlton skipper Chris Judd and Essendon’s Jobe Watson in recent weeks and looms as the obvious candidate to tag Swan.
Not only will Doughty make Swan earn every possession but he will also try and hurt him going the other way - the Crows veteran has averaged just under 22 disposals per game this season.
It is vital for the Magpies that Swan works hard going both ways.
Harry O’Brien vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia has been instrumental in Adelaide's success this season, booting a team-best 57 goals.
O’Brien has the ability to match Porplyzia in the air and also at ground level so you would expect him to be given first crack at the classy Crows forward.
The last time these two sides met in round 19 Adelaide had 16 more inside 50's but finished the match with four fewer goals - they were too shallow with their entries into the forward line.
The Crows midfield will need to be smarter with their delivery of the football to give Porplyzia the best chance of having an impact otherwise Adelaide will be punished on the rebound by the likes of Heath Shaw and skipper Nick Maxwell.
Ben Johnson vs. Bernie Vince
Vince continued his run of form with 28 disposals, 11 clearances and seven inside 50’s against Essendon.
The 23-year-old looms as a danger man for Collingwood given that he has averaged 33 possessions in his past two matches against the Magpies.
Vince is damaging with his ability to win the football at close quarters and deliver it cleanly into the forward line - he is second at Adelaide for clearances and fourth for inside 50’s.
The Pies will need to limit his influence if they are going to starve the Crows’ potent forward line of quality supply.
Johnson has been given the job on some of the competition’s elite midfielders this season and will run with Vince.
The Collingwood veteran will need to apply plenty of defensive pressure otherwise Vince will hurt the Magpies with his clean skills.
Ben Rutten vs. John Anthony
Anthony has been Collingwood’s most productive forward this season with 49 goals but he was well below his best against the Saints, managing just three possessions and one goal.
Collingwood will need Anthony to fire if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to keep their season alive.
However, Anthony’s task won’t be an easy one as he will most likely be matched up by one of the best one-on-one defenders in the AFL in Rutten.
In the clash against the Saints last weekend the Magpies managed a meagre 34 entries inside 50.
The Pies midfield will need to lift their work rate at the stoppages otherwise Anthony will struggle to receive enough supply to have an influence on the outcome of the contest.
VERDICT: Collingwood simply didn’t win enough of the football against St Kilda and they will need to play with a greater level of intensity if they are going to overcome an Adelaide side that is firing on all cylinders. While the Magpies are down on form and are without several key players, they have a history of performing well when their backs are to the wall. Magpies by eight points.
COLLINGWOOD v ADELAIDE
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Leigh Brown
HB: Heath Shaw, Nick Maxwell, Tarkyn Lockyer
C: Alan Didak, Shane O’Bree, Brad Dick
HF: Alan Toovey, Travis Cloke, Ben Johnson
F: Paul Medhurst, John Anthony, Dale Thomas
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Leon Davis
I/C: Brent Macaffer, Tyson Goldsack, Steele Sidebottom, Sharrod Wellingham
Emg: John McCarthy, Martin Clarke, Chris Dawes
In: Dick, Goldsack, Macaffer, Wellingham, Wood
Out: Dayne Beams (calf), Josh Fraser (knee), Scott Pendlebury (cracked fibula), Anthony Rocca (ankle), John McCarthy
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brent Reilly, Scott Stevens, Michael Doughty
C: Andrew McLeod, Scott Thompson, David Mackay
HF: Chris Knights, Trent Hentschel, Bernie Vince
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Brett Burton
Foll: Ivan Maric, Tyson Edwards, Simon Goodwin
I/C: Robert Shirley, Brad Symes, James Sellar, Patrick Dangerfield
Emg: Phil Davis, Rory Sloane, Richard Douglas
In: Shirley
Out: Richard Douglas
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 31, Collingwood 20, Adelaide 11
LAST TIME: Collingwood 13.11 (89) def Adelaide 9.14 (68), at AAMI Stadium, Round 19, 2009
IN FINALS: Collingwood 2, Adelaide 0
RECENT HISTORY: The Magpies have won three of their past four matches against Adelaide.
FORM: The Pies had won 12 of their 13 matches heading into the round 22 clash against the Western Bulldogs which they lost before suffering a 28-point loss at the hands of minor premiers St Kilda in the first qualifying final at the MCG last Sunday. Adelaide is in red-hot form - they won their last three matches of the home-and-away season to secure a home final before thumping a hapless Essendon side to the tune of 96 points in an elimination final. The Crows have booted a staggering 53 goals in their past two games against Carlton and the Bombers.
MEDICAL ROOM: Collingwood will be without promising young midfielder Dayne Beams (calf), number one ruckman Josh Fraser (knee), classy on-baller Scott Pendlebury (cracked fibula) and veteran forward Anthony Rocca (ankle) while Nathan Brown (thigh) and untried youngster Tristan Francis (groin) remain on the sidelines. For Adelaide, tagger Robert Shirley returns from a hamstring injury but All-Australian centre-half back Nathan Bock (foot) and Nathan van Berlo (back) will miss once again. James Moss (hip), Brad Moran (knee), Jonathon Griffin (calf) and Aaron Kite (hamstring) are highly unlikely to be considered for selection if the Crows progress further into September while Chris Schmidt (shoulder), Shaun McKernan (fractured forearm), Will Young (hip) and Brodie Martin (knee) are out for the season.
KEY MATCH-UPS: Michael Doughty vs. Dane Swan
Swan may have racked up 24 possessions against St Kilda but he didn’t have his usual impact on the contest.
When Swan is up and firing he is able to consistently set up scoring opportunities for his teammates with his clean use of the football.
Shutting down the drive he provides through the middle of the ground will be a key for the Crows if they are going to contain the Magpies’ multi-pronged attack.
Doughty has quelled the influence of the likes of Carlton skipper Chris Judd and Essendon’s Jobe Watson in recent weeks and looms as the obvious candidate to tag Swan.
Not only will Doughty make Swan earn every possession but he will also try and hurt him going the other way - the Crows veteran has averaged just under 22 disposals per game this season.
It is vital for the Magpies that Swan works hard going both ways.
Harry O’Brien vs. Jason Porplyzia
Porplyzia has been instrumental in Adelaide's success this season, booting a team-best 57 goals.
O’Brien has the ability to match Porplyzia in the air and also at ground level so you would expect him to be given first crack at the classy Crows forward.
The last time these two sides met in round 19 Adelaide had 16 more inside 50's but finished the match with four fewer goals - they were too shallow with their entries into the forward line.
The Crows midfield will need to be smarter with their delivery of the football to give Porplyzia the best chance of having an impact otherwise Adelaide will be punished on the rebound by the likes of Heath Shaw and skipper Nick Maxwell.
Ben Johnson vs. Bernie Vince
Vince continued his run of form with 28 disposals, 11 clearances and seven inside 50’s against Essendon.
The 23-year-old looms as a danger man for Collingwood given that he has averaged 33 possessions in his past two matches against the Magpies.
Vince is damaging with his ability to win the football at close quarters and deliver it cleanly into the forward line - he is second at Adelaide for clearances and fourth for inside 50’s.
The Pies will need to limit his influence if they are going to starve the Crows’ potent forward line of quality supply.
Johnson has been given the job on some of the competition’s elite midfielders this season and will run with Vince.
The Collingwood veteran will need to apply plenty of defensive pressure otherwise Vince will hurt the Magpies with his clean skills.
Ben Rutten vs. John Anthony
Anthony has been Collingwood’s most productive forward this season with 49 goals but he was well below his best against the Saints, managing just three possessions and one goal.
Collingwood will need Anthony to fire if they are going to have any hope of kicking a big enough score to keep their season alive.
However, Anthony’s task won’t be an easy one as he will most likely be matched up by one of the best one-on-one defenders in the AFL in Rutten.
In the clash against the Saints last weekend the Magpies managed a meagre 34 entries inside 50.
The Pies midfield will need to lift their work rate at the stoppages otherwise Anthony will struggle to receive enough supply to have an influence on the outcome of the contest.
VERDICT: Collingwood simply didn’t win enough of the football against St Kilda and they will need to play with a greater level of intensity if they are going to overcome an Adelaide side that is firing on all cylinders. While the Magpies are down on form and are without several key players, they have a history of performing well when their backs are to the wall. Magpies by eight points.
COLLINGWOOD v ADELAIDE
COLLINGWOOD
B: Harry O’Brien, Simon Prestigiacomo, Leigh Brown
HB: Heath Shaw, Nick Maxwell, Tarkyn Lockyer
C: Alan Didak, Shane O’Bree, Brad Dick
HF: Alan Toovey, Travis Cloke, Ben Johnson
F: Paul Medhurst, John Anthony, Dale Thomas
Foll: Cameron Wood, Dane Swan, Leon Davis
I/C: Brent Macaffer, Tyson Goldsack, Steele Sidebottom, Sharrod Wellingham
Emg: John McCarthy, Martin Clarke, Chris Dawes
In: Dick, Goldsack, Macaffer, Wellingham, Wood
Out: Dayne Beams (calf), Josh Fraser (knee), Scott Pendlebury (cracked fibula), Anthony Rocca (ankle), John McCarthy
ADELAIDE
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Andy Otten
HB: Brent Reilly, Scott Stevens, Michael Doughty
C: Andrew McLeod, Scott Thompson, David Mackay
HF: Chris Knights, Trent Hentschel, Bernie Vince
F: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Brett Burton
Foll: Ivan Maric, Tyson Edwards, Simon Goodwin
I/C: Robert Shirley, Brad Symes, James Sellar, Patrick Dangerfield
Emg: Phil Davis, Rory Sloane, Richard Douglas
In: Shirley
Out: Richard Douglas
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