By Paddy Higgs
June 10th 2009 @ 2:32am
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Richard said | June 10th 2009 @ 9:13am | Report comment
Pretty pointless article really, stating the obvious. The Maggies have been out of form and had a string of injuries, and have underperformed. They’re getting some players and some form back and they’re playing better. True, we won’t know until the end of the year whether they’ve managed to get into the top four, but so what. That’s what footy’s about. No-one’s a certainty. Watch what happens to St Kilda if a half dozen players get swine flu. Incidentally, Collingwood pushed Geelong earlier this year and really it was their inaccuracy in front of goal that day that cruelled them. They let themselves down again on ANZAC Day after a good days footy. True the game against Carlton was pathetic, but actually that stands out as the bad one. The big thing the ‘Pies have got right now is their depth. Note the team in the VFL is doing really well. My feeling is, if the ‘Pies do make it to the top four, watch out.
Redb said | June 10th 2009 @ 9:21am | Report comment
The maggies crumbing forwards are really making a name for themselves, genuinely dangerous – Didak is a great player, top leg speed and his goal radar is as good as Steve Johnson.
Redb
Pippinu said | June 10th 2009 @ 9:28am | Report comment
Well, as they say in the classics: “…for the premiership’s a cakewalk…” etc
I’ll believe it when I see it.
Redb said | June 10th 2009 @ 9:41am | Report comment
Yeah Pip, they shouldn’t get too carried away beating 16th place Melbourne is not setting the world on fire. Come to think of it, who have Collingwood beaten of substance this year?
Good to watch when they’re going, the game against Sydney in Sydney will be a cracker. Swans very unlucky against the Hawks, Adam Goodes is on fire.
Redb
BIGfootBALLS said | June 10th 2009 @ 10:36am | Report comment
In your usual form Paddy, and I’m sure the very few ladies you’ve been with will agree with me here, you’re a little premature. I wouldn’t be putting any coin on the Pies making top 4 just yet.
Sam Landsberger said | June 10th 2009 @ 10:40am | Report comment
Great article Paddy, but I reckon the hype this time is justified. I think it was a bit overzealous when the media pumped up the Pies as top-four and a premiership threat after making the NAB Cup GF, but I think they’ve got a good mix at the moment. The nine goal loss to Carlton was an aberration – that was effectively their VFL side playing sprinkled with a few quality players, while narrow losses to Adelaide and Essendon prove they could well already be in the four.
True, the last three wins haven’t come against quality sides, but you can only play who you’re drawn, plus the way they’ve gone about those wins has been impressive. For mine the fourth spot could be similar to last year – whoever stands up and lets the rest fall over. St Kilda, probably undeservedly, snuck in last year after Rd 22 losses to North, Collingwood, Sydney, while Adelaide missed out on percentage. It’ll be interesting this year if its Collingwood, Carlton, Brisbane or if Hawthorn can re-emerge – right now you’d have to say on form Collingwood is the best chance.
The fact that with 11 rounds to go four of Collingwood’s matches are against the Dogs and the Swans is ridiculous, but that’s the stupitidy of Andy D and his fixturing…
tim said | June 10th 2009 @ 10:46am | Report comment
richard, you are a tool. who writes that many words on a pointless article? not bad paddy, raise some good points
teddt76 said | June 10th 2009 @ 11:37am | Report comment
Richard,
Did someone only open their one eye this morning? Typical Collingwood supporter, all your victories are hard earned, match of the round type games and for every loss comes twenty excuses. You pushed Geelong? Kudos to you, but Geelong get “pushed” every week, and still manage to win pretty comfortable. Wouldn’t it be nice if a Collingwood supporter for once didn’t think they have the best team in the league, just down on their luck.
Richard said | June 10th 2009 @ 1:52pm | Report comment
What’s your point teddt76? Would it be just my Collingwood one eye if I said that Brad Dick was terrific on Monday? He kicked five goals, but he assisted in many more. His skills were terrific and his constant looking to help a team mate are a sign of a great player in the making- and he’s only just played his 10th or 11th game. Is it a Collingwood one eye open that makes me proud of his Rising Star nomination this week, or your both eyes shut which prevent you from seeing the good in Good Ol’ Collingwood forever?
Redb said | June 10th 2009 @ 2:03pm | Report comment
Richard,
Thought Dick’s explanation of his new found goal celebration technique was pretty funny, Leon Davis told him to stop the kiddie clapping stuff and just stick you finger in the air and swirl.
Redb
Richard said | June 10th 2009 @ 2:29pm | Report comment
Yeah RedB. Clearly Leon Davis is a role model for Brad Dick and isn’t that terrific. It was quite obvious on Monday that Brad Dick was enjoying his footy, loving being out there and part of it. The joy on his face is catching, not just for the other players but for the fans too. Hope he doesn’t lose that. It was inspiring. By the way teddt76, I’m not too one eyed to admit that another great team player I’ve seen play this year is Gary Ablett Jnr. Looking forward to seeing the two teams meet up in the Finals.
Wug said | June 15th 2009 @ 12:09pm | Report comment
Hey Richard, I thought there was another team called mmmmmm St. Kilda who might be a chance