Round 17 - Collingwood vs Box Hill at Victoria Park

[Big T]

Hey Batman, what will you do with your time now that Armstrong isn't out there stinking up the field?

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All 3 emergencies in the warm up. No late changes brewing it would seem...

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Pies won the toss, kicking to the Yarra Falls end.

And away we go!

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Gray intercept marks, chips inside 50, Gault marks!

From 50m, DIF... misses.

1-0.

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Scharenberg starting on the bench...

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Sinclair winds up, long to half forward, Ceglar marks.

Elects to put the switch on, Gray marks for us!

From 35m, 60 degree angle, Turner Street side... GOAL!!!

7-0.

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Moloney sprays a kick, puts it OOTF 5m away in defence!

Kelly runs around, and goals.

7-6.

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Early matchups...

Grundy going #1 ruck vs Ceglar.

Riddle has Lowden.

Marsh has Grimley.

And Kyle Cheney is minding Gault...

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Long ball inside to Hawks 50, Riddle has 2 to contend with, Tim O'Brien marks.

And goals.

7-12.

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The clearance by Hellier, to Kennedy who pumps us inside 50 for the lead of Lynch!

From 45m, 55 degree angle... just misses.

8-12.

[Kosh]

We owned the ball in the first few minutes but couldn't make them pay.

Lynch just marked and is having a shot. The goal kicking is woeful.....

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GOOD tackle by Mooney, holding the ball!

From 45m, 65 degrees... touched over.

9-12.

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Good intercept mark by Mooney in our forward pocket!

Centres the kick, sloppy, but Matheson can gather, snap and GOAL!

15-12.

[Kosh]

After a terrific tackle...a miss

Almost makes up for it with a great interception but muffs the pass....luckily we get a goal out of the contest.