Collingwood
62
Match Complete
Carlton
91
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 26:18 |  | H. McKay | ||
| Rushed |  | 25:13 | ||
| 22:35 | | H. McKay | ||
| 20:13 | | M. Owies | ||
| Rushed | | 17:43 | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 15:01 | ||
| 13:06 | | H. McKay | ||
| 11:17 | | S. Walsh | ||
| 10:29 | | T. Williamson | ||
| 8:59 | | E. Betts | ||
| 5:59 | | J. Martin | ||
| 4:37 | | E. Betts | ||
| 1:33 | | H. McKay | ||
| 9.5 (59) | Third Quarter [+] | 7.9 (51) | ||
| 27:31 | | T. D. Koning | ||
| T. Bianco | | 23:58 | ||
| 21:12 | | Z. Williams | ||
| 17:45 | | M. Kennedy | ||
| D. Cameron | | 16:30 | ||
| 12:25 | | Z. Fisher | ||
| 12:06 | | Z. Fisher | ||
| S. Sidebottom | | 8:16 | ||
| 6:04 | | Rushed | ||
| J. Elliott | | 1:49 | ||
| 6.4 (40) | Second Quarter [+] | 4.6 (30) | ||
| 30:40 | | S. Walsh | ||
| 29:01 | | E. Betts | ||
| 24:59 | | J. Silvagni | ||
| 23:30 | | M. Owies | ||
| O. Henry | | 21:14 | ||
| B. Grundy | | 18:52 | ||
| 16:34 | | L. Stocker | ||
| O. Henry | | 12:59 | ||
| 10:21 | | Rushed | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 4:14 | ||
| W. Hoskin-Elliott | | 0:58 | ||
| 3.2 (20) | First Quarter [+] | 1.3 (9) | ||
| 26:50 | | J. Martin | ||
| O. Henry | | 23:46 | ||
| Rushed | | 21:29 | ||
| J. D. Goey | | 18:40 | ||
| 14:45 | | E. Betts | ||
| O. Henry | | 12:54 | ||
| 10:35 | | Rushed | ||
| 5:42 | | S. Petrevski-Seton | ||
| J. Elliott | | 3:53 | ||
An empty MCG will stand witness to another clash between two of the AFL’s oldest rivals, the Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues, vie for bragging rights in this always heated clash. Tune in to events from Melbourne with live scores on The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST).
The AFL weren’t able to relocate this match out of Melbourne, so they’ll be forced to play it behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the state.
It’s now or never for the Blues to make a charge for finals. They’re yet to beat a single top-eight side this year, but a win would likely leave them just a game outside with five rounds to go.
They’ll have to do it without injured captain Patrick Cripps, who has finally succumbed to ‘soreness’ accumulated over years of punishment. However, important backman Liam Jones is back after being a late withdrawal for last week’s loss to Geelong.
The Pies took down another old foe last week in Richmond with a barnstorming final quarter, to register Robert Harvey’s first win as caretaker coach.
Finals are all but off the agenda for them, but they’d love nothing more than to drag the Blues down with them here.
Game information
Opening bounce: 3:20pm (AEST)
Venue: MCG
TV: Channel Seven, Fox Footy
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Magpies $1.83, Blues $1.98 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Collingwood
B: 3 Isaac Quaynor, 23 Jordan Roughead, 37 Brayden Maynard
HB: 25 Jack Crisp, 44 Jack Madgen, 9 John Noble
C: 32 Will Hoskin-Elliott, 2 Jordan De Goey, 16 Chris Mayne
HF: 8 Trent Bianco, 14 Darcy Cameron, 24 Josh Thomas
F: 22 Steele Sidebottom, 41 Brody Mihocek, 5 Jamie Elliott
FOL: 4 Brodie Grundy, 10 Scott Pendlebury (c), 13 Taylor Adams
I/C: 17 Callum Brown, 21 Trey Ruscoe, 28 Nathan Murphy, 35 Oliver Henry
EMG: 12 Tom Wilson, 27 Caleb Poulter, 33 Jack Ginnivan, 46 Mason Cox
IN: Trey Ruscoe (R17 medical sub)
OUT: Will Kelly
Carlton Blues
B: 20 Lachie Plowman, 14 Liam Jones, 13 Liam Stocker
HB: 42 Adam Saad, 23 Jacob Weitering (c), 6 Zac Williams
C: 5 Sam Petrevski-Seton, 18 Sam Walsh, 32 Jack Newnes
HF: 35 Ed Curnow, 21 Jack Martin, 1 Jack Silvagni
F: 44 Matthew Owies, 10 Harry McKay, 19 Eddie Betts
FOLL: 12 Tom De Koning, 2 Paddy Dow, 7 Matthew Kennedy
INT: 24 Nic Newman, 25 Zac Fisher, 31 Tom Williamson, 46 Matthew Cottrell
EMG: 4 Lochie O’Brien, 8 Lachie Fogarty, 36 Josh Honey, 43 Will Setterfield
IN: Liam Jones, Zac Fisher, Matthew Cottrell (R17 medical sub)
OUT: Lachie Fogarty, Patrick Cripps, Will Setterfield
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Walsh is a freak Kane. I hope Nick Daicos can be that player for us in the future. Did you see the age article on the Pies and Blues? Interesting reading https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/it-s-the-finals-countdown-how-long-until-blues-pies-reignite-finals-rivalry-20210715-p58a6d.html
Kane
Roar Rookie
Thanks Pete, we were terrible for 3 quarters, very inconsistent. We have a lot of improvement in us. Sam Walsh is an unbelievable talent, I don't reckon I've ever seen anyone like him, he's the complete package but just keeps getting better. We have a lot of players that aren't delivering on their potential ie Martin, Fisher, Williams etc that we need to get more consistency out of if we are to go anywhere soon. Didn't think I'd say this 6 months ago but I reckon we need Eddie to go around again as we are lacking a bit in the small forward department, Owies has been great but he's more of a lead and mark type than a crumbing forward.
Diesel-747
Roar Rookie
SPS could be trade bait? Maybe wants to return to perth. We can bundle SPS , newnes & obrien or casboult for Sean Darcy. I believe he is home sick Darcy and misses milking cows … him & TDK make a great duo.
Diesel-747
Roar Rookie
Pittonet out for 6. Casboult usually stands in but also out.
Diesel-747
Roar Rookie
Engine needs more running in time. Almost but not yet. I think stocker will become a great. Loved his goal yesterday & noted his celebration after. No look at me look at me, just a genuine let’s get this Done.
Diesel-747
Roar Rookie
Huge call yat- I’ll screen shot that.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
A shame the work experience kid forgot to turn comments on during the game. Congrats to Macca, Col, Kane, Doggie, Diesel and co. Thought we would just keep you at bay like the first three quarters with Roughy keeping big Harry under control and wasn’t expecting that last quarter after our last couple. Haven’t seen much of the Blues this year. That Walsh kid has a huge tank doesn’t he? Other thoughts from this limited showing is the Blues have a couple of players who are a bit flashy in Williams and Martin. That’s not necessarily a bad thing though once your side is contending as you want that X factor then. These blokes can look out of place when your side is struggling but can be cream when you’re up and about. Think Aker Brisbane version rather than Doggie version. Other thoughts are you fellas need a ruckman. Are they out injured? I thought the game was pretty bad first half as it seemed a competition for who could kick more to the opposition but the blues found their mojo last qtr much like the pies last week.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Next year Macca.
Macca
Roar Rookie
If we win those 3 but not North and the Suns I will spew.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Saints Port & Giants will do you.
Macca
Roar Rookie
The one thing with SPS is that when he is in the contest I am comfortable he will win it and we will maintain possession when he disposes of it, just needs to do it more often.
Macca
Roar Rookie
Still think it could come down to the last week. Could easily see us winning the next 3 ( especially if Curnow is back by the second or third).
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Couldn't be any worse than what they usually dish up Hopefully grows into it. Probably more a natural at a sports/pub night though.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Not a natural performer off field.
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Heath Shaw
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Sniff. You are done. You where done last week.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
That is a hurtful attack and on his IQ. More so than his football side.
Alchemist
Roar Rookie
On Harry, I heard something about him playing with a toe issue which was restricting him as well. On Jack, just bleeds navy blue, what better tribute to his Nonno than playing his heart out in a great win over the biggest rival.
Windrince
Roar Rookie
No I think he is instead for making Australia a republic
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Who is Heater Kevo?