Post Match. Pies down to Tigers - All comments please.

Bucks2014 · Joined: 15 Feb 2014

If we can get some sort of defence going and with the imminent return of some very good players I think we can win it.

To lose Howe early, our best interceptor is just so bloody unlucky. Credit to the tigers early, there were some absolute shanks but because they were in front, they managed to be in the right place. After today I couldn't believe how lucky they are with the game and there ability to play basically the same 22 each week.

Grundy, what a star. Finally I have belief we are a real contender. Elliot hopefully back next week , Goldy not far away from resuming. Fasolo possibly, Jordan in a couple. Can't wait.

PyreneesPie · PyreneesPie Joined: 22 Aug 2014

masoncox · masoncox Joined: 31 Aug 2015

warburton lad · Joined: 26 Aug 2003

Ins: Elliott, De Goey, Treloar, Aish, Goldsack

Outs: Murray, Brown, Mayne, Scharenberg Daicos

Richmond got the benefit of the umpiring with Cox frequently mauled and illegally blocked in marking contests.

The Scharenberg injury may be a footy tragedy if it is an ACL, but his misfortune may open the door for Goldy's remarkable comeback.

Elliott, De Goey, Treloar and Aish bring speed and polish to the team which would have been pivotal today.

Our effort this year has been epic and it would be wonderful to play Richmond with us have a nearly best team out there.

Floret Pica

think positive · Side By Side Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere

stui magpie · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:20 pm

MightyMagpie · Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Location: WA

Some thoughts from Gavin Crosisca:

@CollingwoodFC this group reminds me of 1988-89 when Leigh Mathews played all of us young guys. Couple of finals in 89 then the big one 1990.
Bucks has had to play youngsters due to injury but the same thing is happening. Pg 1

@CollingwoodFC The experience (no matter what happens the rest of the year) and game time the younger players are receiving at the moment will only benefit the group. Really excited for the club. Pg 2

swoop42 · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:29 pm

It was a courageous effort given the circumstances but just like last time the inevitable came in the last quarter.

Still it was an improved performance over that game which saw us lose by 43pts with 13 less scoring shots.

As much as our performance today was full of merit our side today can and still needs to be improved in coming weeks.

If we were to face Richmond again in September I'd be hoping for the following changes.

Out:Mayne
In:Aish

Out:Varcoe
In:Elliott

Out:Brown
In:de Goey

Out:Daicos
In:Fasolo

Out:Greenwood
In: Sier (Treloar)

Out:Scharenberg
In:Magden (Reid, Goldsack)

John LEWIN · Joined: 19 Aug 2017

While the feeling must be first and foremost for Scharenberg, the Club and coaches must be beside themselves with the cruel twists of fate this group has had to endure for so long. With a fully fit list (like Richmond) they would be a serious contender this year. De Goey, Dunn, Treloar, Elliot in, with Howe Scharenberg and Mihocheck firing I would put my money on the Pies.

AN_Inkling · Joined: 06 Oct 2007

We may be over "hounourable" losses, but this was one, outplaying the Tigers for significant portions of the game. With our outs, followed by losing two players in the game, we were never likely to run the game out so the final quarter wasn't a surprise.

I've little doubt we are a match for Richmond with close to our best on the park. The only area they may be stronger is defence. Even without De Goey they had no real answer for our forward line other than stopping our mids getting it there and our midfield at full strength is better than theirs.

Unfortunately, we may not get close enough to full strength this year. Whether we do or not, we've shown enough determination to say that no one we play is going to have it easy. Full of admiration for the way our players have gone about it this year.

Of course, in the end the result was almost meaningless next to the loss of Scharenberg. Hoping for some long overdue good news.

Monco Matt · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:34 pm

The game pretty much went exactly like the game earlier in the season. We lose two players to injury, stick with them for 3 qtrs then get run over in the last when we run out of gas because of 2 rotations. All except the margin was 15 points better but still the same story. I was happy with the effort but we just don't have the bodies out there right now to match it with them. Too many of our best 22 missing, but I would say we are only a De Goey away from matching them and a Treloar away from eclipsing them. This year may not be our time, but we have a list going places. Get a fair run of it and we will be a serious contender. Loving Big Coxy's work right now, just wish the umps would give him a fair go. He gets man handled at every contest and gets nothing, merely swats Rance who flops and the pricks ping him...wtf...umpiring is just a mess these days.

Magpietothemax · magpietothemax Joined: 28 Apr 2013

piedys · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:00 pm

ROB · Joined: 13 Sep 2016 Location: Sydney

I will put my hand up and say I was wrong about Mayne - he has been very good this year - he has saved us goals on a number of occasions due to his experience and read of play - I would not be dropping him. Selection will be difficult if a number of players are fit again - Fasolo is not in my best 22 - we have better at the moment.

Umpiring was atrocious again today - no ifs or buts - they got some crucial dubious frees that turned the momentum of play a few times and we got ripped on ones that were missed our way.

The 'throw' was a throw. The ball propelled up from the hand contact and was then kicked on the rise - a kick occurs legally when the ball is on same plane as a foot kicking (which may occur when a player is off his feet kicking) or with the ball dropping towards the foot. The umps got it wrong.

We were bloody gallant considering the experience and physique of some of our players vs them scumbags..

watt price tully · Joined: 15 May 2007

I'm seriously gutted by this game. We are good enough but having 3 injuries again is shocking. (Checkers couldn't run after half time) is shocking.

Cox was man-handled and I rarely blame the umps but today was a shokcer. Inconsistent as Stui notd earlier, opposite calls from 2 different umps, let alone "the rub of the green". Simply disgraceful.

Grundy has matured so much. I've been on his back because he usd to tap to disadvntage that is direct to the opposition that at times resulted in goals. Today he was outstanding. It would be good if he could get on the scoreboard a bit more.

I'm exhausted. That friggin last quarter. Lack of players to rotate.

I should have poured boiling jasmine tea over Reiwolt in the local Vietnamese last night.

I would love to punch out Townsend & Cothcin.

Still friggin angry.

We do have their measure though. Well done boys.