Club News - Monday 29th June 1998

Posted by Nick on 29 June, 1998 at 21:36:47:

Injury List


Jamie Tape Malcolm Michael Mark Richardson Scott Russell Scott Burns

Broken left arm Stress fracture to back Jarred left knee Sprained left ankle Concussion

3 weeks Available Available Test Available

Training schedule

Monday - 3:00pm
Friday - 3:00pm




Reserves

The reserves will play Geelong at the Punt Road Oval on Sunday at 10:40am.



Seniors

The seniors will play Geelong at the MCG on Sunday at 2:10pm.



Interesting Facts

Collingwood has played Geelong 201 times winning 118 of these contests.

Collingwood's highest score against Geelong is 28.16 - 184, which was recorded in 1972 (round 9) at Victoria Park.

Collingwood's greatest winning margin against Geelong was 97 points in 1945 (round 10) at Kardinia Park.

Collingwood have won 10 out of 22 contests against Geelong at the MCG.

The last time these two teams met was round 14, 1997 at the MCG. Geelong defeated Collingwood 9.26 - 80 to 10.12 - 72.

Milestones

Alex McDonald will play his 100th AFL match if selected against Geelong this Sunday.

Saverio Rocca needs to kick just 2 goals to reach the milestone of 250 goals at the MCG.



Position on the Ladder

Collingwood is currently in 13th position on the ladder.



Internet Site

Visit our popular (over 4 million hits) internet site at http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au.



Supporter Groups

Collingwood have 28 supporter groups in locations that may surprise you. Some of the more unusual locations include Darwin, Port Moresby and Vietnam. The Port Moresby Supporters Group even went as far as purchasing 15 memberships recently to show their support to the Club. For further details on supporter groups contact John Birt on 9419 9222.



Black & White Ball

The Black & White Ball is fast approaching and there are still a limited number of seats available. The night will be compered by Matthew Francis and Brian Taylor and features the band Fat Cat's Revenge. The entire team will also be present at the ball which will be held on Saturday 25 July at Chaucer's Reception Centre in Canterbury. Tickets cost $80 per person and include a delicious three course meal and beer, wine or soft drinks. Contact the marketing department on 9419 9222 for further information or to book tickets.



Collingwood Country Football Clinics

The Collingwood Football Club will be holding a series of junior football clinics in 4 major centres in country Victoria on Tuesday 7th July. The purpose of these clinics is to help youngsters learn the fundamentals of our great game from those who have reached the highest level. The cost of the clinic is $30.00 which includes a 1998 Squadron ticket, free luncheon and show bag. All proceeds will go to the charity Challenge - a support program for children with cancer.. The clinics will be held in Ballarat (players in attendance include Saverio Rocca, Mal Michael and Richard Osborne), Bendigo (players in attendance include Nathan Buckley, Damian Monkhorst and Shane Watson), Morwell (players in attendance include Gavin Crosisca, Scott Russell and Mark Richardson) and Albury-Wodonga (players in attendance include Gavin Brown, Anthony Rocca and Andrew Schauble).

Nathan Buckley, Paul Williams and Graham Wright will conduct a junior football clinic at the White City Greyhound Centre, Launceston on Sunday 2nd August, 9:30am - 11:30am. Cost: $2 per child.




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> Injury List > Jamie Tape Broken left arm 3 weeks > Malcolm Michael Stress fracture to back Available > Mark Richardson Jarred left knee Available > Scott Russell Sprained left ankle Test > Scott Burns Concussion Available > Training schedule > Monday - 3:00pm > Friday - 3:00pm > Reserves > The reserves will play Geelong at the Punt Road Oval on Sunday at 10:40am. > Seniors > The seniors will play Geelong at the MCG on Sunday at 2:10pm. > Interesting Facts > Collingwood has played Geelong 201 times winning 118 of these contests. > Collingwood's highest score against Geelong is 28.16 - 184, which was recorded in 1972 (round 9) at Victoria Park. > Collingwood's greatest winning margin against Geelong was 97 points in 1945 (round 10) at Kardinia Park. > Collingwood have won 10 out of 22 contests against Geelong at the MCG. > The last time these two teams met was round 14, 1997 at the MCG. Geelong defeated Collingwood 9.26 - 80 to 10.12 - 72. > Milestones > Alex McDonald will play his 100th AFL match if selected against Geelong this Sunday > Saverio Rocca needs to kick just 2 goals to reach the milestone of 250 goals at the MCG. > Position on the Ladder > Collingwood is currently in 13th position on the ladder. > > Internet Site > Visit our popular (over 4 million hits) internet site at http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au. > > Supporter Groups > Collingwood have 28 supporter groups in locations that may surprise you. Some of the more unusual locations include Darwin, Port Moresby and Vietnam. The Port Moresby Supporters Group even went as far as purchasing 15 memberships recently to show their support to the Club. For further details on supporter groups contact John Birt on 9419 9222. > > Black & White Ball > The Black & White Ball is fast approaching and there are still a limited number of seats available. The night will be compered by Matthew Francis and Brian Taylor and features the band Fat Cat's Revenge. The entire team will also be present at the ball which will be held on Saturday 25 July at Chaucer's Reception Centre in Canterbury. Tickets cost $80 per person and include a delicious three course meal and beer, wine or soft drinks. Contact the marketing department on 9419 9222 for further information or to book tickets. > > Collingwood Country Football Clinics > The Collingwood Football Club will be holding a series of junior football clinics in 4 major centres in country Victoria on Tuesday 7th July. The purpose of these clinics is to help youngsters learn the fundamentals of our great game from those who have reached the highest level. The cost of the clinic is $30.00 which includes a 1998 Squadron ticket, free luncheon and show bag. All proceeds will go to the charity Challenge - a support program for children with cancer.. The clinics will be held in Ballarat (players in attendance include Saverio Rocca, Mal Michael and Richard Osborne), Bendigo (players in attendance include Nathan Buckley, Damian Monkhorst and Shane Watson), Morwell (players in attendance include Gavin Crosisca, Scott Russell and Mark Richardson) and Albury-Wodonga (players in attendance include Gavin Brown, Anthony Rocca and Andrew Schauble). > Nathan Buckley, Paul Williams and Graham Wright will conduct a junior football clinic at the White City Greyhound Centre, Launceston on Sunday 2nd August, 9:30am - 11:30am. Cost: $2 per child.
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