Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

[townsendcalling]

With Williamson and Newman in the side, don’t be surprised if they throw the onus onto Williams to work through the mid field. Vs Collingwood, wet track possibly, at the G……they are the components that saw him play his best on ball game ever.

[Gointocarlton]

With Williamson and Newman in the side, don’t be surprised if they throw the onus onto Williams to work through the mid field. Vs Collingwood, wet track possibly, at the G……they are the components that saw him play his best on ball game ever.

Rain before and after the game I reckon

[DJC]

With Williamson and Newman in the side, don’t be surprised if they throw the onus onto Williams to work through the mid field. Vs Collingwood, wet track possibly, at the G……they are the components that saw him play his best on ball game ever.

I think that's the sort of positional change that could give us the edge.  Same with Stocker; Collingwood's opposition analyst won't be expecting adventurous tactics from us and running Stocker and Williams in the midfield could upset their matchups.

[DJC]

Although not a betting person, I'll put a red spot on us - first time I've ever bet on a game. H to kick 4 and BlueBaggers to win by 44+.

I wish you luck!

The only game this season where I was convinced we'd win was against a Collingwood side that was an absolute rabble ... and that worked out well.

It's going to be more of a challenge this time but, if the coach gets his act together, we have to be in with a chance.

[Gointocarlton]

I wish you luck!

The only game this season where I was convinced we'd win was against a Collingwood side that was an absolute rabble ... and that worked out well.

It's going to be more of a challenge this time but, if the coach gets his act together, we have to be in with a chance.

Little to do with the coach and more to do with the players and what they stand for. Chances of playing finals are as close to zero as fark is to swearing. At some point we will see players who have checked out for the year, hope it not today.

[Baggers]

I wish you luck!

The only game this season where I was convinced we'd win was against a Collingwood side that was an absolute rabble ... and that worked out well.

It's going to be more of a challenge this time but, if the coach gets his act together, we have to be in with a chance.

I've seen a difference in our side over the past 3 weeks... much better intensity and respect for team defense. I think he has changed his approach, or been told to, or has someone in the 'shadows' with more coaching control/input. IF we bring that today, my red 20 spot will grow! Sticking with a win of 44+.

[capcom]

We're in with a strong chance.  That's if the commitment follows.  If we lose this, I'm shutting up shop. 

[DJC]

Little to do with the coach and more to do with the players and what they stand for. Chances of playing finals are as close to zero as fark is to swearing. At some point we will see players who have checked out for the year, hope it not today.

Can’t agree with that G2C.  AFL footballers have to be competitive beasts and they give their all when they step on to the ground.  However, if they’re playing injured, out of position, with the wrong match up, or under flawed instructions, their best won’t be good enough.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Collingwood are not very good, they lost quality players preseason, have been in turmoil off the field and also have key players out injured like us and are playing a lot of kids. They have a newbie fill in coach and really if we can't beat them well then we are not progressing. They are a bottom team for a reason and there are no excuses for us in this game. Geelong are a polished finished product and the result was as expected but this is about as good as it gets in terms of a weak Collingwood both on and off the field.

[DJC]

Collingwood are not very good, they lost quality players preseason, have been in turmoil off the field and also have key players out injured like us and are playing a lot of kids. They have a newbie fill in coach and really if we can't beat them well then we are not progressing. They are a bottom team for a reason and there are no excuses for us in this game. Geelong are a polished finished product and the result was as expected but this is about as good as it gets in terms of a weak Collingwood both on and off the field.

That's probably what Richmond thought last week EB 

Even with their list management debacle and injuries to key players, their depth is greater and they're going into the game with one of the best rucks, a ruck/key forward and a serviceable key forward vs our novice ruckman, an undersized, makeshift second ruck/half forward and an in form key forward.  We still have to be in with a chance, provided we don't go with a five man forward line again.