Collingwood vs Fremantle: AFL live scores, blog
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Sharrod Wellingham and Collingwood were on target on Saturday night (Slattery Images)
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Such an important match for the Fremantle Dockers coming up this afternoon as they hit the road and arrive to the MCG to take on the top of the table Collingwood. We’ll have live scores and commentary from the game from 1:45pm AEST
It’s seems from here on in, every game for the Dockers is do or die, especially when they hit the road.
Most pundits are expecting the Dockers to win four of their remaining five games at Patersons Stadium (the Derby against West Coast looks unlikely).
But that will only get them to 10 wins and in reality you need about 12 wins to make the finals in 2012.
So they need to steal two wins on the road to give them a chance. Will that be happening today? Well, it’s highly unlikely.
The front up against the top team of the competition right now – a team that is undefeated in ten and has gone about their business rather quietly, which is strange for a club that is so large.
What’s interesting is the Fremantle Dockers, not normally a good travelling team, has actually won three of their five games interstate in 2012. That includes a very good performance against Sydney in Round 2, but also a poor effort against Hawthorn in Launceston a month ago.
Matthew Pavlich has been playing a lone hand up forward, while the constant switching of players in the midfield isn’t really giving much stability to the team. Plus, there’s the injuries – Nat Fyfe is still out, Stephen Hill and Zac Dawson are a week off, and that jolly giant from Mount Barker Aaron Sandilands won’t play the rest of the season.
For Collingwood, they were expecting a tough time last week against the other WA team, West Coast. Boy, did they get that.
It was a match fitting of a Grand Final preview – it was tough, end to end footy that never let up.
Whether this means the Pies could be a little flat for this match is a possibility. However, there is enough talent in the side that they should get past the Dockers with relative ease today.
It’s great seeing Nathan Brown in that back line along with Harry O’Brien and Ben Reid, the midfield is warming up nicely with good performances of late from Dane Swan and Dale Thomas.
The forward line has been a little up and down in the last few weeks with a lot of focus on Travis Cloke and Chris Dawes. Cloke last week booted five – tick. Dawes kicked two behinds – cross. In fact, the Pies won with just four goal kickers last week. While that’s not a positive, it’s seems to be an aberration with the Pies generally sharing around goalkickers most of the season.
Meanwhile, Collingwood will also know in the back of their mind the Dockers aren’t a side that usually plays the full four quarters – it’s something that was very noticeable last week against Essendon when they failed to kick a goal in the final quarter and get run down by the Dons.
Collingwood will go in as heavy favourites for today’s game and rightfully so. A lot of interest will be surrounding the debut of Irishman Caolan Mooney – we’ll keep an eye on him throughout the match (likely to start as the sub)
Can Fremantle surprise everyone or will the script go to plan for the Pies? Join us from 1:45pm AEST for all the action from the MCG as Collingwood take on Fremantle.
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4:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:32pm | Report comment
FINAL | Collingwood 15.17 107 def. Fremantle 12.6 78
As much as Fremantle managed to stay around the 25-35 point range for most of the second half, they were never getting back into the game.
Collingwood dominated most of the match, especially in the first quarter and a half of the match – they were ruthless and it really did look as if Fremantle would struggle to score a goal all game.
Dane Swan, Dayne Beams, Dale Thomas, Jarryd Blair all leading from the front and the goals were shared around well today.
For Fremantle, not too many winners on the field. Matthew Pavlich and Hayden Ballantyne tried their hardest, while Luke McPharlin was always under attack in defence, but it could be more a game plan issue with the Dockers.
A convincing win, even if it doesn’t show on the scoreboard, by Collingwood today – it’s now 10 straight wins and they’ll stay on top of the table by the end of the weekend.
Thanks for joining me today. I’ll be back again tomorrow for the match of the round between St Kilda and North Melbourne from Etihad Stadium – that’s from 4:40pm AEST tomorrow. See you then.
4:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:22pm | Report comment
FINAL | Collingwood 15.17 107 def. Fremantle 12.6 78
Quarter by Quarter
Collingwood 3.2 6.7 10.13 14.17
Fremantle 0.2 2.6 6.6 12.6
Goalscorers
Coll (8) – Chris Dawes 3, Tyson Goldsack 2, Dane Swan 2, Travis Cloke 2, Jackson Paine 2, Dale Thomas 1, Dayne Beams 1, Simon Buckley 1
Fre (6) – Matthew Pavlich 5, Chris Mayne 2, Zac Clarke 1, Greg Broughton 1, David Mundy 1, Clancee Pearce 1
Player Stats
Dane Swan (Coll) 21 kicks, 22 handballs, 19 contested possessions, 8 marks, 7 tackles, 8 clearances, 8 inside 50’s, 12 score involvements, 2 goals
Michael Barlow (Fre) 14 kicks, 23 handballs, 31 contested possessions, 4 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 rebound 50’s
Jarryd Blair (Coll) 19 kicks, 13 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 8 tackles, 9 clearances, 7 inside 50’s
Dayne Beams (Coll) 19 kicks, 13 handballs, 13 contested possessions, 5 inside 50’s, 1 goal
Team Stats
Disposals: Coll 378-364; Contested Possessions: Coll 160-151; Disposal Efficiency: Coll 76%-71%; Tackles: Coll 100-87; Clearances: Coll 45-32; Inside 50′s: Coll 69-33; Time In Forward Half: Coll 50%, Fre 30%, In Dispute 20%; Tackles Forward 50: Coll 27-5 (2nd Half 18-3)
4:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:18pm | Report comment
FINAL | Collingwood 15.17 107 def. Fremantle 12.6 78
Dale Thomas finishes off with a second goal near the siren. Got the handball from Caolan Mooney – that got another rapturous yell from the fans.
That’s it. Final siren. The Pies have come away with another win. Not a massive margin in the end, but they were never really a chance to get run down.
Fremantle’s horrible first half coming back to bite them. Even though they were close by the end of it, they didn’t have enough of the footy forward.
Final margin 29 points to the Pies.
4:16pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:16pm | Report comment
Q4 1:01 left | Coll 14.17 101 | Fre 12.6 78
Probably the last chance for the Dockers in the game – Greg Broughton has the shot from just on the 50m arc. Long ball is going well – GOAL! They’ve kicked 10 straight since half time!
4:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:15pm | Report comment
Q4 1:42 left | Coll 14.17 101 | Fre 11.6 72
Marley Williams gives the ball off to Chris Dawes and now the big man has his third goal of the match – leading goal scorer for the game. They’ve shared it around pretty well today.
4:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:13pm | Report comment
Q4 2:57 left | Coll 13.17 95 | Fre 11.6 72
Free kick against Sam Reid on Matthew Pavlich again. High contact called from the ump.
A chance for the Pav to have 5 goals next to his name – never in doubt. The margin’s back to 23 points again.
4:12pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:12pm | Report comment
Q4 3:48 left | Coll 13.17 95 | Fre 10.6 66
Again, Matthew Pavlich and Hayden Ballantyne working hard up forward. Both of them not really getting the footy in that passage, but did some good one-percenters to eventually get it onto Clancee Pearce – snaps a goal.
4:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:10pm | Report comment
Q4 4:32 left | Coll 13.17 95 | Fre 9.6 60
The crowd’s gone up… Caolan Mooney’s got the footy at half forward – great run, not so great bounce.. Goes to the goals… ooooooooo… it’s short. But Chris Dawes is there, he gathers and kicks the goal.
4:08pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:08pm | Report comment
Q4 5:25 left | Coll 12.17 89 | Fre 9.6 60
Dayne Beams has a quick snap on goal from the top of the 50m arc… but it bounces across the face and out of bounds.
Ball in, free kick to the Pies – Beams has got the footy again.
Kicks from 35m out – stabs at it, and hits the post!
4:06pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:06pm | Report comment
Q4 6:31 left | Coll 12.16 88 | Fre 9.6 60
50m penalty to Jon Griffin. Brings him about 70m out from goal. Kicks inside the arc, Mayne manages to get boot to ball along the ground… bouncing, bouncing… goal.
He gets his second goal of the afternoon for Freo.
4:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:05pm | Report comment
Q4 6:50 left | Coll 12.16 88 | Fre 8.6 54
Dane Swan now up to 38 possessions (20k 18h 15 cp). Clearly the best on ground today. But he’s had plenty of support.
4:04pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:04pm | Report comment
Q4 7:30 left | Coll 12.16 88 | Fre 8.6 54
44891 the crowd figure today. It’s the most to see a Collingwood vs. Fremantle game in AFL history. When the Pies are winning, they’ll go out and support their team, no question about that!
4:01pm
TheSportsFreak said | 4:01pm | Report comment
Q4 10:23 left | Coll 12.16 88 | Fre 8.6 54
A hold of the arm against the Pies, Matthew Pavlich will take the free kick. His tally looks pretty good today as he kicks his fourth.
13 kicks, 6 handballs, 9 contested possessions and 4 goals is a good day… just a shame he didn’t have much support elsewhere.
And keep in mind the Dockers have only had 28 inside 50′s (14 scoring shots)!
3:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:59pm | Report comment
Q4 11:05 left | Coll 12.16 88 | Fre 7.6 48
Jamie Elliott has a shot on goal on the boundary line… it’s gone to the other pocket, but it’s rushed through by the Pies.
From the kick in, turnover. Dale Thomas has it in the pocket, sets it up to Jackson Paine… who marks it right on the goal line.
Easy kick on goal – converts!
3:56pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:56pm | Report comment
Q4 13:30 left | Coll 11.15 81 | Fre 7.6 48
Mick Malthouse (former Collingwood coach) says Caolan Mooney is the quickest footballer he’s ever seen over 30-40m. Let’s see if we see any of that this arvo. Maybe not now that it’s a bit greasy. He’s tackling well!
3:54pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:54pm | Report comment
Q4 14:26 left | Coll 11.15 81 | Fre 7.6 48
The substitution has been made for Collingwood – the Road Runner is on!
Caolan Mooney is on, Travis Cloke is off for the last 15 minutes.
And Mooney’s won a free kick with his first passage of play!
3:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:53pm | Report comment
Q4 15:29 left | Coll 11.15 81 | Fre 7.6 48
Travis Cloke now gets his second of the afternoon. Got some help from Simon Buckley, who created the turnover at half forward. Eventually given to Cloke, snaps and goals!
3:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:51pm | Report comment
Q4 16:40 left | Coll 10.15 75 | Fre 7.6 48
Well, you can’t knock the Dockers skipper, nor Hayden Ballantyne. They’ve both worked pretty hard all day today.
Ballantyne kicks to centre half forward out in front of Pav.
He goes back from 45m out and kicks a consolation goal. His third.
3:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:50pm | Report comment
Q4 17:40 left | Coll 10.15 75 | Fre 6.6 42
Alex Fasolo has an adventurous attempt on goal from hard up on the boundary line. In the end, he kicks to the pocket and finds Travis Cloke.
But his kick misses – just a behind
3:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:48pm | Report comment
Q4 18:20 left | Coll 10.14 74 | Fre 6.6 42
Dayne Beams sets a tough task for the pack at half forward. The crumbs to Sharrod Wellingham… gives it a fair old ride!!! Ooo, hits the post. Just the behind
3:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:45pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Coll 10.13 73 | Fre 6.6 42
Expecting to see Irishman Caolan Mooney to be injected into the game at some stage. And guess what, the rain’s finally arrived!
3:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:44pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Coll 10.13 73 | Fre 6.6 42
Quarter by Quarter
Collingwood 3.2 6.7 10.13
Fremantle 0.2 2.6 6.6
Goalscorers
Coll (8) – Tyson Goldsack 2, Dane Swan 2, Travis Cloke 1, Dale Thomas 1, Dayne Beams 1, Jackson Paine 1, Simon Buckley 1, Chris Dawes 1
Fre (5) – Matthew Pavlich 2, Chris Mayne 1, Zac Clarke 1, Greg Broughton 1, David Mundy 1
Player Stats
Dane Swan (Coll) 18 kicks, 12 handballs, 14 contested possessions, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 6 clearances, 6 inside 50’s, 9 score involvements, 2 goals
Michael Barlow (Fre) 7 kicks, 20 handballs, 16 contested possessions, 3 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 rebound 50’s
Jarryd Blair (Coll) 16 kicks, 9 handballs, 11 contested possessions, 7 tackles, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50’s
Dayne Beams (Coll) 14 kicks, 11 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 5 inside 50’s, 1 goal.
Team Stats
Disposals: Coll 207-283; Contested Possessions: Coll 122-109; Disposal Efficiency: Coll 72%-70%; Tackles: Coll 76-70; Clearances: Coll 34-21; Inside 50′s: Coll 53-24; Time In Forward Half: Coll 52%, Fre 32%, In Dispute 16%; Tackles Forward 50: Coll 18-4 (Q3 9-2)
3:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:41pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Coll 10.13 73 | Fre 6.6 42
Last chance for the Dockers to go forward. Pavlich has it at half forward, kicks into the pocket, but punched away by the defence.
Straight down the other end in the space of 10 seconds – and again, it’s Dale Thomas at the end of it. Roberton couldn’t stop him.
Kicks from 50m out… can he just about kill it here? Nope… sprayed it. No score
There’s the siren for the final break. Collingwood challenged during the early stages of the quarter, but they managed to steady late in the contest and now hold a 31 point lead.
Stats to come…
3:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:39pm | Report comment
Q3 0:48 left | Coll 10.13 73 | Fre 6.6 42
Freo need to get one more goal back just to give them a chance in the final quarter.
But the Pies are going forward again, and Dale Thomas has taken a very good mark just on the 50m arc!
Juggled the ball well enough, controlled it. Now a chance to push the margin out to 6 goals.
Thomas… kicks… a behind only.
3:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:36pm | Report comment
Q3 2:59 left | Coll 10.12 72 | Fre 6.6 42
Jarryd Blair kicks to half forward, Dane Swan’s nearby… he’s got some more space. It’s happened far too often today.
Runs to 45m… goes to the goals – BAM!
Goal to Swan, his second. Pies out to 30 points now.
3:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:34pm | Report comment
Q3 4:11 left | Coll 9.11 65 | Fre 6.6 42
Quick reply from the Pies!
Easy centre clearance from Collingwood, in the forward pocket, Chris Dawes sharks the footy, snaps and goals. His first of the day. Breathing space again for the Pies.
3:32pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:32pm | Report comment
Q3 4:27 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 6.6 42
Matthew Pavlich takes a fantastic diving mark (and contested) against Ben Reid. He’s got a chance to drop this margin back to 17 points…
30m out – Pavlich kicks a GOAL! Watch out…
3:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:31pm | Report comment
Q3 5:30 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 5.6 36
A poor turnover from the Dockers across half back, but their defence holds on and they clear it away.
Nice long kick towards the top of 50 – mark taken by Jon Griffin.
Goes long… but it’s not going to get past Darren Jolly. Takes the relieving mark.
Tyson Goldsack has had a knock to the side of his head – bloody trickling.
3:29pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:29pm | Report comment
Q3 7:39 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 5.6 36
David Mundy’s taken a good contested grab across half forward. And again, because of the rebound footy… it’s a completely open goal line.
Takes 2 or 3 bounces, lines them up – GOAL!
23 points the margin. They’re still sort of close enough.
3:25pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:25pm | Report comment
Q3 10:00 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 4.6 30
On the fast break, Fremantle has the Collingwood defence at sixes and sevens!
Hayden Ballantyne has the ball at half forward, sees Matthew Pavlich all by his lonesome on the goal line. Kicks to him, he slots it through. Freo has their fourth.
3:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:21pm | Report comment
Q3 12:30 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 3.6 24
Substitution made by Fremantle just after the half time break – Jayden Pitt is on for Lachie Neale.
3:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:21pm | Report comment
Q3 13:27 left | Coll 8.11 59 | Fre 3.6 24
2 in a minute for the Pies. Sharrod Wellingham does a good job on the goal line to shepherd the ball through from Simon Buckley, who kicks it from 50m out.
3:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:19pm | Report comment
Q3 13:54 left | Coll 7.11 53 | Fre 3.6 24
A long kick inside 50 for the Pies to a large pack… at the back of that pack is Tyson Goldsack!
Pounces, settles, kicks… GOAL!
Quick reply from the Pies.
3:18pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:18pm | Report comment
Q3 14:30 left | Coll 6.11 47 | Fre 3.6 24
A chance for Freo for the first time this quatrer.
Matthew Pavlich kicks to a 2-on-0 situation – Broughton or Pitt – take your pick! Broughton leans back and GOALS! Freo kick their third of the match
3:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:17pm | Report comment
Q3 15:00 left | Coll 6.11 47 | Fre 2.6 18
Sharrod Wellingham taking too long to get his kick on goal 10m out… tackled twice… then a rushed behind.
Collingwood either over using the footy or just taking far too much time. Strange start to the third quarter!
3:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:14pm | Report comment
Q3 16:56 left | Coll 6.10 46 | Fre 2.6 18
Chris Dawes marks across half forward, then goes to the pocket to Cloke – misses a sitter!
Ball creeps across the goal square – the Dockers defenders grimly hanging on. Ball up.
From the stoppage, Sidebottom has a shot on goal, but a behind to the right only.
3:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:13pm | Report comment
Q3 18:23 left | Coll 6.9 45 | Fre 2.6 18
Cut off by the Pies across half forward, with Tyson Goldsack with the mark.
Kicks to the forward pocket, pack forms… Ryan Crowley gets wrapped up… tries to run through the defenders – holding the ball.
Dane Swan with the free kick, 25m out from goal – WHAT?! He’s missed it as well. That’s three shanks in about 20 minutes of footy. What’s going on out there?!
3:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:11pm | Report comment
Q3 19:43 left | Coll 6.8 44 | Fre 2.6 18
Opening score is a behind to Jamie Elliott – he had a ripping second half last week agains the Eagles
3:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:11pm | Report comment
Q3 19:59 left | Coll 6.7 43 | Fre 2.6 18
Caolan Mooney (I think it’s pronounced Kway-lin) still in the green vest… as too is Jayden Pitt. No changes made.
Second half begins.
3:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 3:10pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Coll 6.7 43 | Fre 2.6 18
Both sides are back out on the ground as we get set for the second half.
The weather’s held off pretty well this arvo. A little bit of cloud hanging around, but there’s enough sunshine and blue sky about.
It’s not warm though.
2:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:59pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Coll 6.7 43 | Fre 2.6 18
Quarter by Quarter
Collingwood 3.2 6.7
Fremantle 0.2 2.6
Goalscorers
Coll (6) – Travis Cloke 1, Dane Swan 1, Tyson Goldsack 1, Dale Thomas 1, Dayne Beams 1, Jackson Paine 1
Fre (2) – Chris Mayne 1, Zac Clarke 1
Player Stats
Dane Swan (Coll) 12 kicks, 8 handballs, 8 contested possessions, 6 marks, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50’s
Michael Barlow (Fre) 4 kicks, 16 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 3 clearances
Steele Sidebottom (Coll) 7 kicks, 10 handballs, 8 contested possessions, 5 tackles
Jarryd Blair (Coll) 11 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50’s, 5 score involvements
Team Stats
Disposals: Coll 204-199; Contested Possessions: Coll 80-79; Disposal Efficiency: Coll 73%-67%; Tackles: Coll 53-50; Clearances: Coll 22-16; Inside 50′s: Coll 32-15; Time In Forward Half: Coll 51%, Fre 37%, In Dispute 12%; Tackles Forward 50: Coll 9-2
2:51pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:51pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Coll 6.7 43 | Fre 2.6 18
To say Fremantle has been frustrating for most of the match is an overstatement. However, a good 10 minute burst from them has them just with a heart beat. Collingwood not making the most of their opportunities in the early stages of the second quarter, which leaves the door open… slightly. Stats to come at half time at the MCG.
2:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:50pm | Report comment
Q2 0:45 left | Coll 6.7 43 | Fre 2.6 18
Dane Swan wins the advantage from a free kick… he runs to about 45m out… but kicks across the face of goal – behind only
2:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:49pm | Report comment
Q2 0:59 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 2.6 18
A crucial slip from Alex Silvagni gives Chris Dawes plenty of time to get the uncontested mark. He kicks from 40m out – SHANK!!!! That’s worse than Zac Clarke’s down the other end. Out on the full. Out of confidence, Dawesy
2:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:48pm | Report comment
Q2 2:13 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 2.6 18
The Dockers have to try to work through a maze of players to get the ball free from their defensive 50m, now they manage to get clear and down the corridor again.
Chris Mayne has nothing to kick to forward, so he kicks across the line to Crowley.
Now he wants Pavlich, goes over the top of them… and cleared by the Pies
2:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:45pm | Report comment
Q2 4:06 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 2.6 18
Zac Clarke has a chance to redeem himself… long ball to an open goal square… GOAL! That’s better.
They’ve had a good spell over the last 10 minutes. Worked their way back into the match
Fremantle should have two more goals next to their name – gimme goals from Clarke and Pav should have them much closer.
2:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:44pm | Report comment
Q2 4:38 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 1.6 12
Tendai Mzungu runs along the boundary line on the far side of the MCG… spots up Matthew Pavlich! Takes a great grab in front of Nathan Brown.
Kicks from 35m out – Post!
2:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:41pm | Report comment
Q2 6:55 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 1.5 11
Free kick down field against Nathan Brown in the Dockers forward line… Zac Clarke with the ball.
15m out, dead in front – OH NO! SHANK. That’s just unforgivable!
2:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:40pm | Report comment
Q2 7:30 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 1.4 10
NOTE: Collingwood should be a lot further in front. 6.6 isn’t the right score for them. For their dominance, they should have 8-10 goals on the board. If Freo get a little run on… well, who knows.
2:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:39pm | Report comment
Q2 7:57 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 1.4 10
Here we go! Michael Johnson intercepts at half forward, then spears it to Chris Mayne.
He kicks from 45m out – GOAL!!! They’re on the board! Thank goodness for that!
2:38pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:38pm | Report comment
Q2 8:30 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 0.4 4
I’d usually say it’s more the coach than the players – but there’s a few really big injuries the Dockers have had to deal with this season. The game plan is just all wrong. Ross Lyon seems stuck back in 2010. The game evolves so quickly, that you have to try to keep up. He’s not.
2:34pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:34pm | Report comment
Q2 11:04 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 0.3 3
A quick snap on goal from the ball in from Matthew Pavlich in a rare foray up forward. His kick though across the face of goal, behind only
2:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:33pm | Report comment
Q2 12:19 left | Coll 6.6 42 | Fre 0.2 2
It’s fair to say Ross Lyon’s gameplan needs to change with the times. It’s just not working against a rampant Collingwood team. Guess what? They’re top of the table.
Michael Johnson sold under pressure in the back pocket, holding the ball. Jackson Paine ends up with the footy and runs into an open GOAL!
2:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:31pm | Report comment
Q2 12:56 left | Coll 5.6 36 | Fre 0.2 2
Dane Swan takes a mark across the half forward flank. Kicks to the right pocket… pack forms, knocked around, but wrapped up.
Ball up, rushed through for a behind.
2:30pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:30pm | Report comment
Q2 14:00 left | Coll 5.5 35 | Fre 0.2 2
Simon Buckley has a quick kick on goal from 45m out – but dirfts to the left.
Fremantle not getting their hands on the ball. They got to get moving quick, or this will be extremely ugly.
2:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:28pm | Report comment
Q2 15:17 left | Coll 5.4 34 | Fre 0.2 2
It seems Clancee Pearce has gone down to the rooms to get an injection for his ankle.. They’ll see how he goes in the first 15 minutes of this quarter before making any decision.
Dayne Beams wins the footy 45m out near the boundary, quick snap on goal is good! His first GOAL of the game!
2:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:26pm | Report comment
Q2 16:34 left | Coll 4.4 28 | Fre 0.2 2
Dale Thomas at half forward kicks it to the goal square – CHRIS DAWES! Claims the mark, was third in line, umps didn’t pay it. But he plays on, snaps… bounces the wrong side of the goal post. Behind only.
2:24pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:24pm | Report comment
Q2 17:55 left | Coll 4.3 27 | Fre 0.2 2
Marley Williams has possession of the footy at half forward, kicks to the top of the goal square – it’s the small man Dale Thomas who takes the mark. The ball fell short of the one-on-one Cloke/McPharlin contest in the goal square. Thomas dropped into the space.
Plays on and GOAL!
2:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 2:23pm | Report comment
Q2 18:31 left | Coll 3.3 21 | Fre 0.2 2
Quick footy is what’s needed by the Dockers. Three kicks back to back gets them into the forward 50 in the space of 15 seconds, but Pavlich is defended well. Pies turn it over.
Jarryd Blair at 60m out… runs on, kicks from 48m. Sharrod Wellingham near it… but knocked over the line by the Dockers defender.
2:21pm
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Q2 19:50 left | Coll 3.2 20 | Fre 0.2 2
Clancee Pearce with a sprained ankle according to coach Ross Lyon. Not great news for them. He says his team’s playing okay, but overusing the footy. Not wrong!
Second quarter is underway.
2:20pm
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QUARTER TIME | Coll 3.2 20 | Fre 0.2 2
Goalscorers
Coll (3) – Travis Cloke 1, Dane Swan 1, Tyson Goldsack 1
Fre (0) – nil
Player Stats
Michael Barlow (Fre) 1 kick, 10 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 3 clearances
Luke McPharlin (Fre) 4 kicks, 7 handballs, 4 marks, 2 rebound 50′s
Dane Swan (Coll) 7 kicks, 2 handballs, 4 contested possessions, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50′s
Sharrod Wellingham (Coll) 3 kicks, 5 handballs, 2 inside 50′s
Dayne Beams (Coll) 5 kicks, 3 handballs
Dylan Roberton (Fre) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 2 rebound 50′s
Adam McPhee (Fre) 4 kicks, 4 handballs, 4 marks
Team Stats
Disposals: Fre 114-99; Handballs: Fre 64-48; Contested Possessions: Fre 42-36; Disposal Efficiency: Coll 74%-67%; Tackles: Coll 31-25; Clearances: Coll 12-7; Inside 50′s: Coll 14-6; Time In Forward Half: Coll 55%, Fre 34%, In Dispute 11%
2:15pm
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QUARTER TIME | Coll 3.2 20 | Fre 0.2 2
One last chance for the Dockers. Greg Broughton with a lot of clear space… didn’t see Matt de Boer near him and just blazed towards the opposite pockets. Gathered by Harry O’Brien and forces it through for a behind.
Siren sounds – Quarter Time!
The Dockers getting handball happy… and it’s not working. The midfield of the Pies working a lot harder and deserve their 3 goal lead.
2:14pm
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Q1 0:55 left | Coll 3.2 20 | Fre 0.1 1
Nick Maxwell takes a good defensive grab across centre wing. Sets up the switch of play to the left hand side.
Now inside 50, Harry O’Brien side steps an opponent… kicks to the goal line – push in the back against Dale Thomas. No score.
2:12pm
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Q1 2:08 left | Coll 3.2 20 | Fre 0.1 1
Jarryd Blair wins a free kick about 65m out from goal – being held off the ruck contest.
Kicks down the guts towards Cloeke, had to beat 4 Freo defenders. Over the top of the lot of them, bounces through for a behind.
2:11pm
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Q1 2:47 left | Coll 3.1 19 | Fre 0.1 1
Stoppage at half forward, knocked right in front of Dane Swan. Breaks clear. Kicks from the paint of 50m… fading to the left… bounces on the goal line, then back into play – No score!
Freo attempt to go forward again, but rebounded straight back to the Pies forward line. They’re getting strangled the Dockers.
2:10pm
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Q1 4:00 left | Coll 3.1 19 | Fre 0.1 1
Fremantle struggling to go forward – they’re being forced to go sideways or backwards.
Michael Barlow has 11 disposals – only 1 kick in them!
2:08pm
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Q1 5:57 left | Coll 3.1 19 | Fre 0.1 1
Lachie Neale kicks the ball long from the middle of the ground. Geez, he’s got a fair boot on him. Kicks towards the advantage of Zac Clarke… but it bounces, and bounces… and hits the post! Heck – he’s booted that 80m in the end. First score for the Dockers.
2:06pm
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Q1 6:29 left | Coll 3.1 19 | Fre 0.0 0
Alex Fasolo with a long kick towards the Travis Cloke direction. Has to beat Adam McPhee… the kicks weighted heavily so that he can knock it over the top of him, run onto it, then kick the GOAL! Trav has his first of the match. Pies skip away.
2:04pm
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Q1 7:23 left | Coll 2.1 13 | Fre 0.0 0
In fact, Fremantle with about 15 more possessions so far, as well as 1-2% better disposal efficiency. However, the Dockers not really penetrating up forward.
2:03pm
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Q1 8:00 left | Coll 2.1 13 | Fre 0.0 0
Luke McPharlin with 8 possessions already (3k 5h). Getting a lot of the ball across half back.
2:01pm
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Q1 9:20 left | Coll 2.1 13 | Fre 0.0 0
The Dockers have finally got themselves deep inside their forward 50. Ball up about 25m out from goal…
But it’s defended away well with thanks to Heath Shaw.
1:58pm
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Q1 11:09 left | Coll 2.1 13 | Fre 0.0 0
Nick Suban caught for holding the ball right in the teeth of his defensive 50. Tried to take on about 2 or 3 Collingwood defenders.
Tyson Goldsack will be the recipient of the free kick.
From 40m out – GOAL!
1:56pm
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Q1 12:35 left | Coll 1.1 7 | Fre 0.0 0
Steele Sidebottom with a ping from hard up on the right forward pocket… but goes across the face of goal and out on the full.
Inside 50′s – Collingwood 4-3… but Freo yet to get past the 45m mark of their forward line
1:55pm
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Q1 13:45 left | Coll 1.1 7 | Fre 0.0 0
Matchups
Interestingly Matt de Boer started, but now Ryan Crowley has got the tagging role on Dane Swan.
Clancee Pearce marking Dale Thomas
Ben Reid’s on Matthew Pavlich.
Luke McPharlin vs. Chris Dawes
1:53pm
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Q1 14:56 left | Coll 1.1 7 | Fre 0.0 0
From a ball in across half back, the Pies able to work it forward through Harry O’Brien, Ben Reid and Simon Buckley.
Found Chris Dawes across half forward, then spotted up Dane Swan… spears it from the pocket and kicks the first GOAL of the game!
1:49pm
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Q1 16:55 left | Coll 0.1 1 | Fre 0.0 0
The Pies pressing up forward, but the Dockers defence hold on… but only for a few possessions.
Harry O’Brien with a quick kick forward 40m out from goal. Tyson Goldsack managed to get a couple of metres free from his opponent.
20m out – slight angle… HITS THE POST! Oh dear.
1:45pm
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Q1 19:59 left | Coll 0.0 0 | Fre 0.0 0
Opening bounce at the MCG!
1:45pm
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Fremantle win the toss via Tendai Mzungu. They’ll kick to the right of screen. The sun is poking out – how delightful. Stick around please, the fans need some sort of warmth!
1:40pm
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Both sides are out on the ground. Another cool and cloudy day at the MCG.
There is the chance of a shower or two expected throughout the day.
As I mentioned just before, they’re similar conditions to what Freo had 2 weeks ago when they beat Richmond. Then again, Collingwood had these sort of conditions as well last week when they beat West Coast last week in that epic here.
1:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:35pm | Report comment
We’re about 10 minutes off the opening bounce between Collingwood and Fremantle
A tough task today for the Fremantle Dockers as the Pies search for their 11th win of the season and try to keep top spot all theirs.
Fremantle in the last fortnight since their bye have been quite good – winning here at the MCG against Richmond in similar conditions to today, and a strong first 3 quarters against Essendon at home last week.
But it’s the full-quarter fadeouts that are the big concern for Freo – do that today, and they’ll get smashed against the wall by the Pies.
12:52pm
Brewski said | 12:52pm | Report comment
From all reports the Irish boy Mooney is a absolute jet, very, very fast.
1:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 1:36pm | Report comment
Yep – seems to be one of the quickest at the club. Nice get for the Pies… just wait until he comes onto the ground as the sub.
12:48pm
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TEAM INFORMATION
No late changes for today’s game.
The subs are Caolan Mooney (Coll) and Jayden Pitt (Fre)
Live blog starts in around 45 minutes.