Collingwood
82
Match Complete
Melbourne
56
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| J. Elliott |  | 28:31 | ||
| J. Crisp | | 26:02 | ||
| 24:53 |  | B. Brown | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 22:36 | ||
| 21:02 | | Rushed | ||
| O. Henry | | 19:05 | ||
| 14:03 | | L. Jackson | ||
| J. Elliott | | 9:35 | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 6:37 | ||
| 6.10 (46) | Third Quarter [+] | 7.6 (48) | ||
| Rushed | | 25:36 | ||
| 23:05 | | B. Brown | ||
| J. Elliott | | 20:36 | ||
| M. Cox | | 11:47 | ||
| B. McCreery | | 10:35 | ||
| 8:09 | | K. Pickett | ||
| 5:30 | | Rushed | ||
| P. Lipinski | | 2:53 | ||
| 1:01 | | J. Viney | ||
| 3.8 (26) | Second Quarter [+] | 5.4 (34) | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 26:48 | ||
| M. Cox | | 25:40 | ||
| M. Cox | | 23:02 | ||
| 21:49 | | L. Jackson | ||
| B. Mihocek | | 20:02 | ||
| J. Elliott | | 17:23 | ||
| 9:48 | | B. Brown | ||
| 8:52 | | Rushed | ||
| 7:44 | | C. Oliver | ||
| 3:38 | | A. Neal-Bullen | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 2:05 | ||
| 0.5 (5) | First Quarter [+] | 3.1 (19) | ||
| 28:00 | | Rushed | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 27:01 | ||
| 23:53 | | J. Jordon | ||
| B. McCreery | | 21:16 | ||
| 19:37 | | B. Brown | ||
| J. D. Goey | | 17:24 | ||
| 10:40 | | B. Fritsch | ||
| J. Ginnivan | | 8:41 | ||
| Rushed | | 0:30 | ||
The annual Queen’s Birthday clash sees a suddenly vulnerable Melbourne looking to bounce back after consecutive losses and a nightmare week off-field against a Collingwood outfit sniffing a major upset. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 3:20pm (AEST).
Unbeaten and unbackable premiership favourites a fortnight ago, the Demons’ ship has suddenly hit a reef with losses to Fremantle and Sydney, plus a major off-field altercation that saw Steven May suspended and Jake Melksham require surgery.
It’s not panic stations yet – victory today would see the Dees a game and percentage on top ahead of Brisbane and Fremantle, with all three heading into their bye – but a third consecutive loss would start to see alarm bells ringing.
The Dees have reacted swiftly to their loss to Sydney, dropping defensive duo Jayden Hunt and Adam Tomlinson, with 2021 mid-season draftee Daniel Turner making his AFL debut in their stead. Premiership backman Michael Hibberd also returns for his first game of the season after an injury-interrupted run.
The Pies can head into their bye in the eight with a victory today, which would be a fitting reward for an excellent season under first-year coach Craig McRae.
Remarkably, the Magpies are in significantly better form than the ladder-leaders and reigning premiers, having won three games on the trot, including stunning Fremantle in Perth and knocking over Carlton and Hawthorn in thrillers at the MCG.
As an added bonus, forward Jamie Elliott returns having missed their win over the Hawks with illness, giving the Pies an even stronger line-up with which to try to win a fourth consecutive Queen’s Birthday match.
Game information
Opening bounce: 3:20pm (AEST)
Venue: MCG
TV: Fox Footy, Channel 7
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Betting: Magpies $3.00, Demons $1.40 (odds via PlayUp)
Collingwood
B: B. Maynard, D. Moore, N. Murphy
HB: S. Pendlebury (c), J. Howe, I. Quaynor
C: J. Noble, P. Lipinski, W. Hoskin-Elliott
HF: J. Crisp, B. Mihocek, J. De Goey
F: J. Ginnivan, J. Elliott, S. Sidebottom
FOLL: D. Cameron, T. Adams, J. Daicos
I/C: O. Henry, B. McCreery, N. Daicos, M. Cox
EMG: T. Brown, F. Macrae, T. Ruscoe, I. Chugg
IN: Elliott
OUT: McInnes
Melbourne
B: J. Bowey, H. Petty, C. Salem
HB: J. Jordon, J. Lever, A. Brayshaw
C: T. Sparrow, A. Neal-Bullen, E. Langdon
HF: M. Brown, B. Fritsch, C. Petracca
F: K. Pickett, B. Brown, C. Spargo
FOLL: M. Gawn (c), C. Oliver, J. Viney
I/C: J. Harmes, L. Jackson, M. Hibberd, D. Turner
EMG: A. Tomlinson, S. Weideman, O. Baker, K. Chandler
IN: Turner, Hibberd
OUT: Tomlinson, Hunt
Kevo
Roar Rookie
Eagles definitely took the honours in the ruck in the GF and a big factor in their win KFT. Cox didn't do a lot either, unfortunately after quarter time pies were kicking long bombs down McGovern's throat.....hard for Cox and co.
donnietaco
3 weeks ago: Nothing to see here, it was the loss they needed to have etc.
PeteB
Roar Rookie
Sportsbet ??
PeteB
Roar Rookie
We’ll take care of the Tigers for you this week :thumbup:
PeteB
Roar Rookie
Hmmm 5 weeks without a win. Delicious :silly:
PeteB
Roar Rookie
West Coast is a bye….just with added percentage :laughing:
Macca
Roar Rookie
Like your optimism Don, fingers crossed
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Naitanui is about the only ruckman who doesn't turn like a truck but look what that does for his knees...
Windrince
Roar Rookie
Cameron for 10 goals against WC :silly: – he does seem very threatening at the moment.
Knoxy
Roar Rookie
I've been a critic of Cox but credit where it's due he was great today.
Chris Lewis
Roar Guru
i was at the track today doing 5x200m with 60 seconds rest and then 5 x100m at near top speed. pretty sure i saw grundy there too trying to slim down and become a more mobile option. :laughing:
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Yeah not writing him off at all Chris
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Would need to pay at least $300k a year for him to play elsewhere
1dawg
Roar Rookie
Wee
KFT
Guest
I’m a West Coast fan and seriously he wasn’t that good in the 2018 GF! But then again neither was Grundy.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
Well Macca. You get a percentage booster next week, joining the top 4 all on equal points. The week after will have Carlton or Freo 1st or 2nd.
Don Freo
Roar Rookie
How quickly people forget how good Grundy is. Cox is good like Rory Lobb is good. No way you plan a team around him...or Darcy Cameron.
Windrince
Roar Rookie
We won after the bye last year Yattz but that was the first time in years
Chanon
Roar Rookie
Not sure the AFL can sanction him Chris he has a mental health issue & has now publicly apologised personally think the AFL have hands tied on the matter. A fine & community service would be the punishment handed down to the young lad.
Chris Lewis
Roar Guru
yes, I hope tigers do well. Richmond still has a pretty decent forward line.