Posted by Newelly on 07 July, 1998 at 17:17:14:
In Reply to: Club News Week beginning: Monday, 6th July posted by Nick on 06 July, 1998 at 22:22:19:
> Injuries
> Jamie Tape Broken left arm Available
> Nathan Buckley Back related hamstring tightness Test
> Paul Williams Foot soreness Test
> Mal Michael Back tightness Test
> Gavin Crosisca Groin Test
> Chris Curran Foot Retired
Is this true Curran has actually retired. Is anyone from
the Rookie list going to replace him?
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> Training schedule
> No training
> Practice match for reserves on Friday 10th July at Victoria Park at 10:00am v. North Melbourne.
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> Reserves
> The reserves will play Hawthorn at Waverley Park on Saturday 18th July at 4:30pm (to be confirmed).
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> Seniors
> The seniors will play Hawthorn at Waverley Park on Saturday 18th July at 7:40pm (to be confirmed).
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> Interesting Statistics
> Collingwood has played Hawthorn 129 times winning 84 of these contests.
> Collingwood's highest score against Hawthorn is 25.19 - 169, which was recorded in 1979 (round 13) at Victoria Park.
> Collingwood's greatest winning margin against Hawthorn was 105 points in 1979 (round 13) at Victoria Park.
> Collingwood have won 3 out of 16 contests against Hawthorn at Waverley Park.
> The last time these two teams met was round 10, 1997 at Waverley Park. Hawthorn defeated Collingwood 16.12 - 108 to 8.7 - 55.
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> Position on the Ladder
> Collingwood are currently in 12th position on the ladder.
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> The Magpie Club Fine Cuisine
> The Magpie Club will celebrate their 20th birthday by holding a fine cuisine night on Friday 7th August at the Collingwood Social Club (2nd floor). A five course meal will be served along with beer, wine and soft drinks. The entertainment will be provided by the Tree Amigos and there will be a silent auction, raffle and lucky door prize. The cost is $65.00 per head and bookings can be made by contacting Jeff Carron on 0412 341 488 or Tom Curran on 0418 991 083.
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> Dolly Greys Coach's Luncheon
> It's not often that supporters get to quiz their Club's coaching staff and Captain, but here's the chance to ask 'those' questions you have always wanted to ask Tony Shaw, David Wheadon, Danny Frawley and Gavin Brown. The luncheon (two courses) will be held on Friday 17th July on the second floor of the Collingwood Social Club and costs $25.00 for members or $30.00 for non-members. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning Pat on 9589 4195 or Lois on 9435 0039.
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> Special Bistro Offer
> Every Tuesday night during july and August the pasta of your choice can be purchased for just $5.00. The Collingwood Bistro is located on the first floor of the Social Club and is open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner and on Saturday for dinner only.