Match Thread Rd 8 vs Collingwood Magpies @ MCG - Match Thread

[AB Swannie]

Collingwood v Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

NO LATE CHANGES

SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Jack Ginnivan
Sydney: Aaron Francis

I'm surprised we are using Francis as the sub (and disappointed). I'm not a fan of using key position players as the sub.

[troyjones2525]

Yes, another perplexing match committee decision. You would think, and most teams do this, you would choose a tactical sub to give some extra run late in the game...

We have made some strange decisions this year so far...

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[gloveski]

Yes, another perplexing match committee decision. You would think, and most teams do this, you would choose a tactical sub to give some extra run late in the game...

We have made some strange decisions this year so far...

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Absolutely dumbfounded with this


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[caj23]

Collingwood v Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

NO LATE CHANGES

SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Jack Ginnivan
Sydney: Aaron Francis

I'm surprised we are using Francis as the sub (and disappointed). I'm not a fan of using key position players as the sub.

Yep Longmire fluffing his lines yet again ????

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On a cold wet windy day makes it an even dumber decision

[MattW]

Collingwood v Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

NO LATE CHANGES

SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Jack Ginnivan
Sydney: Aaron Francis

I'm surprised we are using Francis as the sub (and disappointed). I'm not a fan of using key position players as the sub.

Also disappointed. I guess the thinking is that Francis can play as a key forward or back and if we're replacing a mid, Florent can move into the midfield, with Fox or Blakey playing on a smaller opponent, as suits.

[mcs]

Seems a very strange decision re: the sub.

Wet and a bit blustery at the G, but field looks good.

Have very low expectations for today's game, but just hope we give it a red hot go. Need something to spark our season.

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[caj23]

Also disappointed. I guess the thinking is that Francis can play as a key forward or back and if we're replacing a mid, Florent can move into the midfield, with Fox or Blakey playing on a smaller opponent, as suits.

It’s going to be a slugfest, there’s no logic behind it whatsoever

[Blood Fever]

It’s going to be a slugfest, there’s no logic behind it whatsoever

You're up and running before the ball has been bounced

[caj23]

Shame our coach isn’t

[Blood Fever]

Shame our coach isn’t

Probably better to see how it unfolds

[Mel_C]

Stevic and Foot umpiring...we are screwed!

I'm also confused about Francis being the sub.

[AB Swannie]

Also disappointed. I guess the thinking is that Francis can play as a key forward or back and if we're replacing a mid, Florent can move into the midfield, with Fox or Blakey playing on a smaller opponent, as suits.

Yes. I see this is the thinking too. He's slightly more mobile than McLean so that's the only way I see us getting quicker when using the sub.

[Blue Sun]

Stevic and Foot umpiring...we are screwed!

I'm also confused about Francis being the sub.

Oh man… we‘ll more than likely be flogged, but this seals the deal.

[longmile]

No confidence today

[troyjones2525]

I am sort of relieved in a way preparing to watch a match where I have no real expectations of winning.

It certainly is a lot less stressful and will hopefully make me less frustrated (and less inclined to post enraging comments! Lol)

Haven't had that feeling in a while but have finally resigned myself that this is probably going to be a bit of a down year, mostly due to our injuries and lack of any real depth.

In saying that, go Swannies! Hope we belt them!

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