Richmond vs Collingwood @ the M.C.G. - Round 19, 2019

[Thrasher97]

Is it possible for us to play Riewoldt Lynch and Chol in the forward line and try to create a big man advantage in our forward line.

Don't think so, he seems to get in the way of Jack and Lynch.

[one-eyed]

It's going to be wet. Interesting to see if there will be any late changes.

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Friday 26 July

Summary
    Min 10
    Max 14
    Showers developing.
    Possible rainfall: 3 to 10 mm
    Chance of any rain: 95%

Melbourne area

Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely during the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then turning southerly during the evening.

http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

[WilliamPowell]

Yep, the weather likely to play a part

[Eat_em_Alive]

For the majority of this season, I have been able to remove emotion from my observations of our games.

And in that I have been able see how valuable this season has been for the playing group and club going forward.

Having said that, whenever we play Collingwood the anxiety around game day seems to creep in and the want to win "the weekends game" becomes wanting the opposition to be smashed to a stuffing pulp, in addition to this so does my superstition. Which is something I thought I got rid of when we won the flag in '17 but evidently not...

There always seems to be some little indicators that trigger this superstition, and I've had a few this week.
Back to back social events with Collingwood supporters this week starting tonight, whilst the game is on, all week hosts on SEN haver been saying were a shoe in to beat the pies, talk on the footy shows earlier this week etc etc.

I absolutely want us to stuffing smash them tonight as payback for the Prelim but I have a bad feeling about tonight, it almost feels like that match against pies where there was a DJ at punt road prior to the game... I really hope Im wrong

Despite this even if we did happen to lose tonight, It wont derail our season it will just make it a bit more challenging.

What does everyone else think??

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

I think we need to keep our cards close to our chest.

Unfortunately we’re not in a position where we can afford to lose too many games but I don’t think losing tonight ends our chances (although watch the media close the book on us tonight if we do).

Everyone harping on about how soft the end of our draw is, but all the other top teams get to have a good look at us on our home deck running into the finals; doesn’t seem all that advantageous to me....

[mat073]

I've been pretty confident all week - the only thing that worries me is the circling of the wagons by Buckley this week.
We on the other hand are due to play the perfect game. Something is brewing.

this is the moment !!!

[Assange Tiger 😎]

Would make us way too vulnurable to the rebound....plus it's also likely to be wet...

Do you think they will go into this game with 1 big man?
(1 of Soldo, Chol or Nank)

I think with Chol being so athletic, he plays.
And it’s just the decision of who plays out of Nank and Soldo.

I would go with Nank but to be honest I wouldn’t care if they gave him another week in the twos.
No point rushing him back for this game IMO, if he isn’t 100% ready.

I agree but I presume Ramps was talking about playing Chol in the forward line at the same time as Jack & Lynch......

Yes that is what i was asking ...

Rioli Riewoldt Stack
Castanga Lynch Chol

As a forward 6

Don't think we will see that as a starting forward line

Think you will all find we trialed something different last week. Rather than just Macca and BEllis holding down the wings for 85% of the game we had Lambert, Shed and Bolts spending a lot more time there with The BEllis spending time as a forward flanker and all those boys rotating HF/Wing.....

[Tigeritis™©®]

I just hope we have learned our lesson and put a tag on Sidebottom to last 2 games cut us up.

Yes. 
Is it possible this will happen? Not holding my breath.

[Tigeritis™©®]

For the majority of this season, I have been able to remove emotion from my observations of our games.

And in that I have been able see how valuable this season has been for the playing group and club going forward.

Having said that, whenever we play Collingwood the anxiety around game day seems to creep in and the want to win "the weekends game" becomes wanting the opposition to be smashed to a stuffing pulp, in addition to this so does my superstition. Which is something I thought I got rid of when we won the flag in '17 but evidently not...

There always seems to be some little indicators that trigger this superstition, and I've had a few this week.
Back to back social events with Collingwood supporters this week starting tonight, whilst the game is on, all week hosts on SEN haver been saying were a shoe in to beat the pies, talk on the footy shows earlier this week etc etc.

I absolutely want us to stuffing smash them tonight as payback for the Prelim but I have a bad feeling about tonight, it almost feels like that match against pies where there was a DJ at punt road prior to the game... I really hope Im wrong

Despite this even if we did happen to lose tonight, It wont derail our season it will just make it a bit more challenging.

What does everyone else think??

Classic post EEA   

I suggest you make yourself a Bonox, first watch the last quarter of the 2017 round 21 loss to the cats which will initially make things more stressful for you.
But then crack open a six pack and sit back and watch the last quarter of the 2017 final vs Geelong, then the highlights of the preliminary final vs GWS then after that watch the 2017 premiership win.

That should cure your superstitions. 

[Tigeritis™©®]

It's going to be wet. Interesting to see if there will be any late changes.

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Friday 26 July

Summary
    Min 10
    Max 14
    Showers developing.
    Possible rainfall: 3 to 10 mm
    Chance of any rain: 95%

Melbourne area

Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely during the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then turning southerly during the evening.

http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

I’ve got a feeling if it doesn’t stop raining Chol might make way for a small. I don’t think they’ll risk him one out vs Grundy. Soldo won’t be able to keep up with him around the ground but will at least compete in the Ruck contest. Strange they didn’t bring in caddy. Maybe butler gets another chance tonight.

[one-eyed]

Taylor Adams out for the Pies?

Ch 7 mentioned it.

[one-eyed]

COLLINGWOOD is set to pull a last-minute change against Richmond at the MCG, with star midfielder Taylor Adams a late withdrawal.

AFL.com.au understands dumped midfielder/forward Ben Crocker has been pulled from Friday night's VFL match against Richmond and remains on standby.

Wingman Chris Mayne is also under an injury cloud after finishing last week's loss to Greater Western Sydney with ice on his knee before heading for scans on Monday.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-26/star-pie-mid-set-to-miss-blockbuster-with-tigers

[one-eyed]

Confirmed. Adams out.


LATE CHANGES
Collingwood: Taylor Adams (hamstring) replaced in selected side by Ben Crocker
Richmond: Nil

FINAL INTERCHANGES
Collingwood: Josh Thomas, Josh Daicos, Isaac Quaynor, Ben Crocker
Richmond: Jason Castagna, Jack Graham, Mabior Chol, Liam Baker

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-07-26/star-pie-mid-set-to-miss-blockbuster-with-tigers

[mightytiges]

How about Buckley pre-game arrogantly saying if they bring their defence they can handle anything we throw on offence  .

[Andyy]

Wow what a disgrace. 2 frees in the first minute and a shot on goal..disgusted...