Round 12 match preview: Melbourne v Collingwood
Match details
Monday, June 13, MCG, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
B: Daniel Nicholson, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald
HB: Cale Morton, Jared Rivers, James Strauss
C: Tom Scully, Brent Moloney, Liam Jurrah
HF: Jeremy Howe, Jack Watts, Jordan Gysberts
F: Jamie Bennell, Colin Sylvia, Brad Green
FOLL: Stef Martin, Jack Trengove, Jordie McKenzie
I/C: Nathan Jones, Max Gawn, Neville Jetta, Michael Evans
EMG: Clint Bartram, Matthew Bate, Ricky Petterd
IN: -
OUT: -
Collingwood
B: Leon Davis, Ben Reid, Heritier O’Brien
HB: Alan Toovey, Nick Maxwell, Heath Shaw
C: Tyson Goldsack, Steele Sidebottom, Sharrod Wellingham
HF: Chris Tarrant, Chris Dawes, Andrew Krakouer
F: Alan Didak, Travis Cloke, Leigh Brown
FOLL: Cameron Wood, Scott Pendlebury, Luke Ball
I/C: John McCarthy, Simon Buckley, Alex Fasolo
EMG: Brad Dick, Luke Rounds, Tom Young
IN: Simon Buckley, Jarryd Blair, Alex Fasolo
OUT: Dane Swan (general soreness), Dayne Beams (foot), Dale Thomas (suspended)
NEW: Alex Fasolo (East Fremantle)
Media coverage
Television: Channel Ten
Radio: 3AW 1200-1800, Triple M 1200-1800, ABC774 1300-1800, 1116SEN 1200-1800, K-Rock 1200-1800, Triple M 1130-1730, ABC891 1300-1800, FIVEaa 1200-1730 (relay via 3AW), ABC720 1200-1500, 6PR 1200-1500, (relay via 3AW), ABC936 1400-1800, ABC105.7 1340-1800, CROC 1200-1800
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W
Collingwood: W, W, W, W, W, W, Bye, L, W, W, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 9th
Collingwood: 2nd
Match details
Monday, June 13, MCG, 2.10pm (local time)
Teams
Melbourne
B: Daniel Nicholson, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald
HB: Cale Morton, Jared Rivers, James Strauss
C: Tom Scully, Brent Moloney, Liam Jurrah
HF: Jeremy Howe, Jack Watts, Jordan Gysberts
F: Jamie Bennell, Colin Sylvia, Brad Green
FOLL: Stef Martin, Jack Trengove, Jordie McKenzie
I/C: Nathan Jones, Max Gawn, Neville Jetta, Michael Evans
EMG: Clint Bartram, Matthew Bate, Ricky Petterd
IN: -
OUT: -
Collingwood
B: Leon Davis, Ben Reid, Heritier O’Brien
HB: Alan Toovey, Nick Maxwell, Heath Shaw
C: Tyson Goldsack, Steele Sidebottom, Sharrod Wellingham
HF: Chris Tarrant, Chris Dawes, Andrew Krakouer
F: Alan Didak, Travis Cloke, Leigh Brown
FOLL: Cameron Wood, Scott Pendlebury, Luke Ball
I/C: John McCarthy, Simon Buckley, Alex Fasolo
EMG: Brad Dick, Luke Rounds, Tom Young
IN: Simon Buckley, Jarryd Blair, Alex Fasolo
OUT: Dane Swan (general soreness), Dayne Beams (foot), Dale Thomas (suspended)
NEW: Alex Fasolo (East Fremantle)
Media coverage
Television: Channel Ten
Radio: 3AW 1200-1800, Triple M 1200-1800, ABC774 1300-1800, 1116SEN 1200-1800, K-Rock 1200-1800, Triple M 1130-1730, ABC891 1300-1800, FIVEaa 1200-1730 (relay via 3AW), ABC720 1200-1500, 6PR 1200-1500, (relay via 3AW), ABC936 1400-1800, ABC105.7 1340-1800, CROC 1200-1800
Form
Melbourne: D, L, W, W, Bye, L, W, L, L, L, W
Collingwood: W, W, W, W, W, W, Bye, L, W, W, W
Ladder position
Melbourne: 9th
Collingwood: 2nd
Head-to-head
Played: 225
Melbourne: 79 wins
Collingwood: 141 wins
Drawn: 5
Played: 225
Melbourne: 79 wins
Collingwood: 141 wins
Drawn: 5
At this ground
Played: 131
Melbourne: 54 wins
Collingwood: 74 wins
Drawn: 3
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: 0
Mick Malthouse: 4
Drawn: 1
Last time they met
Round 12, 2010: Melbourne 11.10 (76) drew with Collingwood 9.22 (76), MCG
Recent streak
Melbourne and Collingwood drew in their most recent encounter. Before that, the Magpies won five in a row against the Demons.
Milestones
Melbourne: -
Collingwood: Mick Malthouse (650 AFL matches coached - the second most in VFL/AFL history; 272 club matches coached - the second equal most in Collingwood’s history)
Injury list
Melbourne: Rohan Bail (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Clint Bartram (hip) - test, Aaron Davey (knee) - 6-8 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 4-6 weeks, Colin Garland (foot) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - 2 weeks, Kelvin Lawrence (thigh) - test, Michael Newton (foot) - 4-6 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Colin Sylvia (thigh) - test, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - 1 week
Collingwood: Dayne Beams (foot) - 4-6 weeks, Nathan Brown (knee) - season, Ben Johnson (hamstring) - test, Darren Jolly (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Brent Macaffer (foot) - 2-3 weeks, Ben Sinclair (leg) -2-3 weeks, Josh Thomas (foot) - 1-2 weeks
Summary
It could be argued last round’s win over Essendon was Dean Bailey’s finest as coach of Melbourne. The Demons entered last Friday night’s clash having lost their past three in a row and were under intense scrutiny outside of the club. Essendon had been impressive under first-year coach and club great James Hird; it would be no pushover. But the Demons produced a fine performance, coming back from a half-time deficit to run out 33-point winners. The likes of Jordan Gysberts, Jordie McKenzie, Jared Rivers, Brent Moloney, Jack Trengove, Brad Green and Stef Martin were outstanding, while James Strauss, Jeremy Howe, Michael Evans, Daniel Nicholson and Max Gawn - five players entering the match with five games of experience - all contributed. It was just what the Demons needed after injuries, a drop in form and confidence resulted in a tough few weeks. On Monday, Melbourne comes up against the reigning premiers and its greatest rival: Collingwood. Overcoming the Pies will be a massive challenge, but one the Demons are eager to take on. It could be a cracker, given Melbourne drew with Collingwood in its most recent encounter last year.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Jordan Gysberts
Gysberts’ career-best 30-disposal effort against Essendon last round earned him his second NAB AFL Rising Star nomination (he also gained one against Carlton in round 11 last year). His performance was pivotal in the win and further enhanced his reputation as one of the competition’s brightest prospects. Although unassuming in many respects, Gysberts’ clearance work is critical in Melbourne’s set-up.
Collingwood: Scott Pendlebury
Pendlebury turned it on against St Kilda last round - the team he won the 2010 Norm Smith Medal against - winning 32 disposals and claiming nine tackles. Pendlebury is critical to the Pies and a player the Dees must contain, even though injured duo Dane Swan and Dayne Beams and the suspended Dale Thomas won’t be by his side.
Match-up to watch
Stef Martin/Max Gawn v Cameron Wood/Leigh Brown
Martin has been in excellent form in recent weeks and will come up against Wood, who also shone last round with 40 hit outs. It promises to be an intriguing contest. Backing up will be Gawn, who is set to play his second match, after showing some good signs against the Dons last round. Brown remains an integral part of Collingwood’s set-up, having transformed his game into a genuine all-rounder tall.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (245)
Collingwood: Dane Swan (289)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (57)
Collingwood: Heath Shaw (70)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (56)
Collingwood: Luke Ball (67)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (25)
Collingwood: Travis Cloke (23)
How’s stat
Melbourne has not defeated Collingwood since round 11, 2007
Memorable match
Round 10, 1958: Melbourne 12.12 (84) d Collingwood 10.13 (73), MCG
The record attendance for a home and away match at the MCG, which stands to this day, was set in this match. A total of 99,346 saw the two sides meet on the Queen’s Birthday holiday. There was not a gap in the stands. It was a close, hard-fought contest between two of football’s greatest rivals. Melbourne drew away late in the game, carrying a handy 20-point lead into the final term. 'Big Bob' Johnson and Ron Barassi were outreaching all opposition. Laurie Mithen, who hated training, but could always be relied upon to rise to the occasion, was out-marking Bill Serong in the centre. Ian Ridley's four goals to three-quarter time put the final shine on a match memorable for the fine teamwork of the Demons. As Barrie Bretland wrote in the Sun, it was certainly an exhibition of 'muscle-jarring tackling, scorching pace and aerial agility.' In the end, the margin was less than two goals. Melbourne was home, by 11 points, and clear of Collingwood by eight points. It was an invaluable break of two wins. - By Lynda Carroll
Foot in both camps
Clarrie Abbott, Neil Balme, Ross Brewer, Phil Carman, Ted Carroll, Henry Coles, Allan Davis, Tony Elshaug, Reg Gibb, Wayne Gordon, Roy Gray, ‘Max’ Hislop, Alex Holland, Bill Homan, Ray Jones, Frank Kelly, Dan Lanigan, Gordon Lawrie, Ted Leach, Billy Libbis, Mick Maguire, Bill McCulloch, Alan McGowan, Glenn McLean, Peter Moore, Charlie Newman, Dave Newman, Jack Power, Robert Pyman, Lou Riley, Alan Ryan, Dannie Seow, Roy Stabb, Wally Sykes, Percy Wilson, Shane Woewodin.
What Dean Bailey says …
“The Queen’s Birthday game for us is a real pivot point in the middle of the year for us. The guys look forward to it and we’ve got something to prove on Monday, considering we were good on Friday. The next contest is what we’ll get judged on, so we’re keen to get the game going on Monday.”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
DemonGirl34 Angii
Played: 131
Melbourne: 54 wins
Collingwood: 74 wins
Drawn: 3
Coach v coach
Dean Bailey: 0
Mick Malthouse: 4
Drawn: 1
Last time they met
Round 12, 2010: Melbourne 11.10 (76) drew with Collingwood 9.22 (76), MCG
Recent streak
Melbourne and Collingwood drew in their most recent encounter. Before that, the Magpies won five in a row against the Demons.
Milestones
Melbourne: -
Collingwood: Mick Malthouse (650 AFL matches coached - the second most in VFL/AFL history; 272 club matches coached - the second equal most in Collingwood’s history)
Injury list
Melbourne: Rohan Bail (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Clint Bartram (hip) - test, Aaron Davey (knee) - 6-8 weeks, Jack Fitzpatrick (ankle) - 4-6 weeks, Colin Garland (foot) - 2-3 weeks, Jack Grimes (foot) - season, Mark Jamar (knee) - 2 weeks, Kelvin Lawrence (thigh) - test, Michael Newton (foot) - 4-6 weeks, Jake Spencer (knee) - season, Colin Sylvia (thigh) - test, Luke Tapscott (hamstring) - 1 week
Collingwood: Dayne Beams (foot) - 4-6 weeks, Nathan Brown (knee) - season, Ben Johnson (hamstring) - test, Darren Jolly (knee) - 2-3 weeks, Brent Macaffer (foot) - 2-3 weeks, Ben Sinclair (leg) -2-3 weeks, Josh Thomas (foot) - 1-2 weeks
Summary
It could be argued last round’s win over Essendon was Dean Bailey’s finest as coach of Melbourne. The Demons entered last Friday night’s clash having lost their past three in a row and were under intense scrutiny outside of the club. Essendon had been impressive under first-year coach and club great James Hird; it would be no pushover. But the Demons produced a fine performance, coming back from a half-time deficit to run out 33-point winners. The likes of Jordan Gysberts, Jordie McKenzie, Jared Rivers, Brent Moloney, Jack Trengove, Brad Green and Stef Martin were outstanding, while James Strauss, Jeremy Howe, Michael Evans, Daniel Nicholson and Max Gawn - five players entering the match with five games of experience - all contributed. It was just what the Demons needed after injuries, a drop in form and confidence resulted in a tough few weeks. On Monday, Melbourne comes up against the reigning premiers and its greatest rival: Collingwood. Overcoming the Pies will be a massive challenge, but one the Demons are eager to take on. It could be a cracker, given Melbourne drew with Collingwood in its most recent encounter last year.
Players to watch
Melbourne: Jordan Gysberts
Gysberts’ career-best 30-disposal effort against Essendon last round earned him his second NAB AFL Rising Star nomination (he also gained one against Carlton in round 11 last year). His performance was pivotal in the win and further enhanced his reputation as one of the competition’s brightest prospects. Although unassuming in many respects, Gysberts’ clearance work is critical in Melbourne’s set-up.
Collingwood: Scott Pendlebury
Pendlebury turned it on against St Kilda last round - the team he won the 2010 Norm Smith Medal against - winning 32 disposals and claiming nine tackles. Pendlebury is critical to the Pies and a player the Dees must contain, even though injured duo Dane Swan and Dayne Beams and the suspended Dale Thomas won’t be by his side.
Match-up to watch
Stef Martin/Max Gawn v Cameron Wood/Leigh Brown
Martin has been in excellent form in recent weeks and will come up against Wood, who also shone last round with 40 hit outs. It promises to be an intriguing contest. Backing up will be Gawn, who is set to play his second match, after showing some good signs against the Dons last round. Brown remains an integral part of Collingwood’s set-up, having transformed his game into a genuine all-rounder tall.
Most disposals in 2011
Melbourne: Brent Moloney (245)
Collingwood: Dane Swan (289)
Most marks in 2011
Melbourne: James Frawley (57)
Collingwood: Heath Shaw (70)
Most tackles in 2011
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia (56)
Collingwood: Luke Ball (67)
Most goals in 2011
Melbourne: Liam Jurrah (25)
Collingwood: Travis Cloke (23)
How’s stat
Melbourne has not defeated Collingwood since round 11, 2007
Memorable match
Round 10, 1958: Melbourne 12.12 (84) d Collingwood 10.13 (73), MCG
The record attendance for a home and away match at the MCG, which stands to this day, was set in this match. A total of 99,346 saw the two sides meet on the Queen’s Birthday holiday. There was not a gap in the stands. It was a close, hard-fought contest between two of football’s greatest rivals. Melbourne drew away late in the game, carrying a handy 20-point lead into the final term. 'Big Bob' Johnson and Ron Barassi were outreaching all opposition. Laurie Mithen, who hated training, but could always be relied upon to rise to the occasion, was out-marking Bill Serong in the centre. Ian Ridley's four goals to three-quarter time put the final shine on a match memorable for the fine teamwork of the Demons. As Barrie Bretland wrote in the Sun, it was certainly an exhibition of 'muscle-jarring tackling, scorching pace and aerial agility.' In the end, the margin was less than two goals. Melbourne was home, by 11 points, and clear of Collingwood by eight points. It was an invaluable break of two wins. - By Lynda Carroll
Foot in both camps
Clarrie Abbott, Neil Balme, Ross Brewer, Phil Carman, Ted Carroll, Henry Coles, Allan Davis, Tony Elshaug, Reg Gibb, Wayne Gordon, Roy Gray, ‘Max’ Hislop, Alex Holland, Bill Homan, Ray Jones, Frank Kelly, Dan Lanigan, Gordon Lawrie, Ted Leach, Billy Libbis, Mick Maguire, Bill McCulloch, Alan McGowan, Glenn McLean, Peter Moore, Charlie Newman, Dave Newman, Jack Power, Robert Pyman, Lou Riley, Alan Ryan, Dannie Seow, Roy Stabb, Wally Sykes, Percy Wilson, Shane Woewodin.
What Dean Bailey says …
“The Queen’s Birthday game for us is a real pivot point in the middle of the year for us. The guys look forward to it and we’ve got something to prove on Monday, considering we were good on Friday. The next contest is what we’ll get judged on, so we’re keen to get the game going on Monday.”
What @DemonsHQ is saying …
DemonGirl34 Angii
"@HibbyHibbert: #beatcollingwood in the #QBclash that's is all @DemonsHQ" like this A LOT!!
godemons27 Gary Hughes
godemons27 Gary Hughes
Great to see Gysberts getting his 2nd nomination for the Rising Star award @DemonsHQ
SMDCENA Sean Cena
SMDCENA Sean Cena
Please @DemonsHQ, PLEASE BEAT COLLINGWOOD THIS TIME! ;) #demonblood
Key Melbourne question
The Demons lost by the narrowest of margins and drew against the Pies last year. Can the Dees overcome the red-hot Pies this time around
Key Melbourne question
The Demons lost by the narrowest of margins and drew against the Pies last year. Can the Dees overcome the red-hot Pies this time around
