West Coast Eagles
86
Match Complete
Collingwood
70
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| J. Redden |  | 32:41 | ||
| J. Darling | | 27:04 | ||
| L. Jetta | | 24:31 | ||
| 21:45 |  | Rushed | ||
| Rushed | | 18:20 | ||
| 17:11 | | J. D. Goey | ||
| J. J. Kennedy | | 13:16 | ||
| J. Darling | | 7:07 | ||
| Rushed | | 6:11 | ||
| J. J. Kennedy | | 3:03 | ||
| 7.11 (53) | Third Quarter | 9.9 (63) | ||
| 6.8 (44) | Second Quarter | 7.4 (46) | ||
| 3.3 (21) | First Quarter | 1.3 (9) | ||
The West Coast Eagles will host the Collingwood Magpies and Perth’s biggest sporting crowd in the second qualifying final, at Optus Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 8:10pm AEST.
There was a lot of noise about the possible outcomes should West Coast have lost to Brisbane in Round 23, but no one needed to doubt what the Eagles would do when two guaranteed home finals are on the line.
West Coast’s 26-point win over the Lions means they now host the Magpies, who are playing in their first finals series since 2013, at the new Optus Stadium, in front of a likely capacity crowd of 60,000.
After their Round 23 victory over Fremantle in Perth, Collingwood return to the west with a week off and a home preliminary final on their mind.
This will be the Magpies second look at the new Perth stadium, having played Fremantle in Round 23. Back on the road after a week off, the Magpies will face the heat in the furnace and one thing’s for sure, the noise will be deafening.
At selection, West Coast have, as expected, brought in experienced duo Lewis Jetta and Josh Kennedy, omitting young Oscar Allen and tall-defender Will Schofield.
Collingwood welcome the huge inclusions of Tyson Goldsack, Jeremy Howe and Adam Treloar for this qualifying final, omitting Jack Madgen, Nathan Murphy and Adam Oxley.
Tyson Goldsack will play AFL for the first time this year, recovering in six months from a partial ACL tear, and will complete the extraordinary comeback after just two VFL games.
The Magpies hosted the last clash between these two sides back in round 17. While it was a huge 35-point win for the Eagles and they announced their finals credentials, they lost ruckman Nic Naitanui to an ACL injury.
Scott Lycett up against Brodie Grundy is one of the matchups to watch; Lycett has taken over full-time ruck duties since Naitanui’s injury and will come up against the ruckman who stole a spot on the All-Australian interchange. This contest will set the tone for the game.
Prediction
The Magpies have beaten everybody’s expectations, particularly given their injury run, and the army are now up and about.
Three big inclusions only strengthens’ their claims, however West Coast have also performed better than most expected and have done so without Nic Naitanui late in the season.
Home ground advantage is huge at this time of year and that is the difference in this game, West Coast to win in a close but high scoring game.
West Coast Eagles by twelve points.
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Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
Start: 8:10pm AEST
TV: FOX Footy, Seven Network
Betting: West Coast $1.61, Collingwood $2.35
West Coast Eagles
FB: Shannon Hurn, Tom Barrass, Brad Sheppard
HB: Thomas Cole, Jeremy McGovern, Lewis Jetta
C: Mark Hutchings, Elliot Yeo, Chris Masten
HF: Jack Redden, Jack Darling, Jamie Cripps
FF: Willie Rioli, Josh P. Kennedy, Mark LeCras
FOL: Scott Lycett, Luke Shuey, Dom Sheed
I/C: Liam Ryan, Liam Duggan, Daniel Venables, Nathan Vardy
Collingwood Magpies
FB: Brayden Maynard, Tom Langdon, Jack Crisp
HB: Jeremy Howe, Tyson Goldsack, Travis Varcoe
C: Adam Treloar, Scott Pendlebury, Tom Phillips
HF: Will Hoskin-Elliottt, Brody Mihocek, Jordan De Goey
FF: Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Jaidyn Stephenson
FOL: Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Brayden Sier, James Aish, Chris Mayne, Levi Greenwood
User
Roar Rookie
So much so you insisted on engaging in a little convo so clearly time isn't a factor at all, I dunno but I tend to avoid those I find tiresome and boring you may live a fuller life if you take that advice. so you know for future reference don Pyke was a Rover in wce midfield an old fashioned term these days but for us who watched his career we don't need to rely on another's opinion to support something you obviously don't know a thing about.
GJ
Guest
There is plenty of information "out there" supporting my view. And certainly some of those sources are far better than the arguments you've put forward or the evidence you've provided. Lets face it, all you've provided is your view. No evidence to support you view. In fact you haven't even bothered to state what you think his role was. Adios flog. You are clearly just a waste of my time
User
Roar Rookie
Wickepedia is not a great source but sweet as mate as you informed me of stuff I already knew but he wasn't a defensive mid as you seem so ready to believe. No it was about the classic final against Collingwood at the waca to open our 94 finals campaign, as I was there it is a vivid memory. The assumption was it referenced the gf oh well To finalise when it was said that wce would fail in a gf vs Collingwood I happily pointed out that I've heard that in 92 and 94 so didn't really make much sense seeing as the best sides win gf not a hypothetical possibility. Know come up with something beyond cut and pasting me or wickepedia kk GJ. *Winky smiles*
GJ
Guest
Contradicting yourself again. Why do you keep contradicting yourself? Your original point was about Geelong, you then bounce onto Collingwood, now your jumping back to Geelong. A bit of Don's bio: Due to injury and poor form, he only played four games in the 1990 season, under new coach Mick Malthouse. In the round two game against St Kilda, Pyke kicked three goals, a career high. Pyke was later developed into a player more renowned for his defensive skills. He was a member of the Eagles' Grand Final-losing side and played in both the 1992 and 1994 premiership sides. Pyke was knocked out by Gary Ablett in the early stages of the 1992 grand final, but returned to play an important role in the win. Playing mainly as a tagger, he tied with Glen Jakovich for the 1993 Club Champion Award, also earning seven Brownlow Medal votes, and was runner-up in the best and fairest to Jakovich the next year. A shoulder injury forced his premature retirement from playing in 1996, although he returned to play in Claremont's 1996 premiership side. Yawn
User
Roar Rookie
Grinning wide as GJ comes to the party with something cutting. In 92 wce was not supposed to beat a quality Geelong team who produced massive results throughout the year. 94 wce was not supposed to beat a rampaging Geelong either. But didn't you once tell me Pyke was a tagger/defensive mid? I may bore you but atleast I'm educated in discussing my points.
GJ
Guest
"Unlikely, I’ve heard that in 92 & 94 regarding Geelong Rick." My god you're an insufferable bore
User
Roar Rookie
Was referencing the 94 final vs Collingwood that began our path to MCG ye gads mate you are shooting blanks aren't you. The team who capitalises on their chances wins games of footy not the ground it's played at, a few examples are 91, 92, 96, 97,98, 08, 16, 17 gf it's not the ground. If we where to reverse the grounds last night and kept the intensity both sides brought the pies winning would be caused by fact they outplayed wce not the ground. Self belief Rick it's not that difficult and is a major component to any success. Been listening to a tad too much zeppelin today and been left with no quarter, can you help me
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
It’s about as insightful as you comparing it to the 94’ GF. The reality is: both teams played very well. Home ground plays a huge factor in AFL. The MCG is home ground to Collingwood. Should they meet again this year, it will be on Collingwood’s home ground in the GF. If both teams play at this level, your boys probably lose. It really isn’t that difficult.
jungle jim
Guest
that sounds like sour grapes, a sore loser, you have to rub someones face in an irrelevant issue..get over it.
User
Roar Rookie
Insightful, much like the herald sun styled if you meet them at the mcg they'll win. It's ok you're looking for ' I'm like tops cause I have been vocal about Collingwood' vindication but stick to bagging Carlton you're not to shabby at that.
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
Oh you mean the part where I mentioned not mentioning your name in *that* thread.
User
Roar Rookie
You lose track to easily, go to your other whine and you will see
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
What has mentioning me by name got to do with anything?
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Great call Sarah.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Yarra Valley surely fellas?
User
Roar Rookie
If you scroll up you'll see exactly where I mentioned you by name. Time to brush up on the GAMSAT again mate if making me aware that there are four quarters in a whole is the level of mathematics you are teaching.
Doctor Rotcod
Roar Rookie
Collingwood weren't able to get far enough ahead.They had to make up ground to be ten points up at 3/4 time.Did that effort take it out of them,so that the last Q they had too little left?
Doc Disnick
Roar Guru
Hey, I never brought wisdom into this. You did. I’m merely pointing out the obvious to you. You can thank me later for better informing you on how many quarters are in a game of AFL.
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
Cheers for following along tonight and sharing your thoughts throughout the game. Eagles' fans, enjoy the two week build up to a home preliminary final. Collingwood fans, pack out the MCG next weekend and get your men across the line in their semi final. Neutrals, keep enjoying this finals series. Some cracking games this weekend (even if they're not close or high scoring) and another five to look forward to!
Sarah Wildy
Roar Guru
The West Coast Eagles have runover the Collingwood Magpies to take a 16-point victory and book in a home preliminary final at Optus Stadium. After a hot first few minutes, the Eagles held onto the ball and kept it in their forward half; a goal to Nathan Vardy out of the ruck and two in a row to Liam Ryan had West Coast off to the start they desired. In the second quarter Collingwood worked overtime to bring the ball to ground and create a manic game of football, allowing them to get back into the game and at half time find themselves in front by three points. It was a high scoring first half of footy that had fans excited; the second half was set up to be thrilling and that it was. An inaccurate start to the third term slowed the scoring, but two Collingwood goals and just one to West Coast’s Josh Kennedy, meant the Magpies took a 10-point lead into the final change. The game was poised for a big final term and the 59,585-strong crowd became highly influential in getting the home side up. Tall forwards Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling scored the first two goals of the fourth quarter, before Jordan de Goey reclaimed the lead for the Magpies. The Eagles kicked the final three goals of the game to complete a 26-point turnaround: Lewis Jetta intercepted on the Eagles forward 50 arc and goaled, Jack Darling marked inside 50 and kicked truly, before Jack Redden extended the margin after the siren. Jeremy McGovern took seven marks, including four intercepts, in the first quarter, but was drawn away from the ball by the Collingwood forwards – particularly Chris Mayne – and was unable to dominate in the final three quarters. Elliott Yeo (36 disposals, 24 contested, 9 tackles), Jack Redden (32 disposals, 12 marks, 1 goal) and Dom Sheed (27 disposals, 7 clearances, 1 goal) worked hard in the midfield for the Eagles. West Coast’s tall forwards were quiet and fumbled in the first three quarters, but when the game was in the balance Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling stepped up, took some strong marks and kicked two goals each for the game. It was all Brodie Grundy in the ruck, he had 48 hit outs to Scott Lycett and Nathan Vardy’s combined 28. However, his influence wasn’t capitalised on at ground level; Steele Sidebottom was tagged out of the game in the second half by Mark Hutchings and the rest of the Magpies’ midfield couldn’t lift their side straight through to a preliminary final. Eagle Brad Sheppard went down in the first term with a high hamstring injury. The underrated defender was chasing Jordan de Goey when he pulled up hurt, immediately clutching at his hamstring and heading off the field. It didn’t look great and could see him sit on the sidelines with Nic Naitanui and Andrew Gaff for the rest of the finals. West Coast now have the week off, before hosting the winner of Hawthorn vs Melbourne in a preliminary final. They are just one win away from a grand final berth, an incredible effort considering where many experts had them sitting at the beginning of the year. Next up for Collingwood, is a clash with the GWS Giants at the MCG next Saturday. The Giants were firing in their Derby with Sydney on Saturday afternoon, rolling the Swans and shifting into another gear in the finals’ series. Final Score West Coast: 12.14. 86 Collingwood: 10.10. 70