It's a Physical Year

Scottie Davo · Joined: 19 Feb 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

After watching the first round of the Ansett Cup last weekend, there is one thing that has stuck in my mind more so than in past years.

The attack on the football has been far more ferocious than I can remember.

Have a look at the results from attacking the footy...all winners had a highlight package where someone went at the ball. Port's goal against the cheats was testimony to that. Tarrant's mark, Licuria's ill-fated desperation, and the fever of the West Coast all-in (love it when little man Matera impersonates a javelin), all prove that muscle rather than brain will win the matches this year.

We must adapt to this fast. You'll see how turnovers were made by the fancy attempts at showing the ball or not having your body close to your hands when in the thick of it.

If the Pies can concentrate on that ball for the four quarters, and, dare I say it again this year, bloody well kick straight (I threw a tantrum when we missed set shots that guys getting paid this much simply shouldn't miss...)then a more consistent performance may occur.

Let's win this pre-season comp, and put some opposition players down for the count while we are at it...

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In my blood...

CQ · ambitious that Joined: 25 Jul 2000 Location: melb

yeah tyson lane took a good mark as well, and got flattened for it. good its about time they went hard at the ball.

Scottie Davo · Joined: 19 Feb 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

I know it sounds a little simplistic, but I swear to all who will listen...if we continually attack that ball, the opportunities and the wins will come. After Round 5 last year we expected the ball to come to us. And the result is well known.

We will make the finals, regardless of injuries, if our head is down.

SS11 · Joined: 24 Jul 2000

too true scottie davo
its all about one percenters

molloy does these in the forward line, wonder how many more goals we will get cos of him throwing his now (ex)fat-ass around

magpie joffa · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2001 8:28 pm

phew you can say that again i was rooted at the 5 minny mark of the first quarter.

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There is nothing in life greater, than to be a supporter of our beloved collingwood football club,we must remain united,we must stand tall,we must be prepared to fight for our glorious black and white for we are the ENVY OF ALL NATIONS.

Scottie Davo · Joined: 19 Feb 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

When will youn learn Joffa?

Put the bloody fridge next to the lounge...

All I need is a remote control for beer and she'll be perfect.

magpie joffa · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2001 7:36 pm

LOL @ scottie davo

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There is nothing in life greater, than to be a supporter of our beloved collingwood football club,we must remain united,we must stand tall,we must be prepared to fight for our glorious black and white for we are the ENVY OF ALL NATIONS.