Post Match. Pies sink Suns. All comments.

[qldmagpie67]

325am and just arrived back at the hotel after the game (shhhhhh don’t wake the wife) must have been a long line up for a taxi I’m guessing

My recollections of the game
First half was undoubtedly the best football any club has played this year. We just didn’t seem to miss a kick or a handball and our run was electric
The brothers Daicos could be the 2 best brothers to ever play the game
If I see anyone ask for Markov to be dropped I’m having your Collingwood membership revoked he was massive
Elliot looked likely all day
IQ is a defensive genius now. He just gets in all the right places
Wasn’t a single player who didn’t have some impact at some time during the game
I’ll read everyone’s opinions when the old eyes are working better

Ok time to hide the winnings from the wife before she goes shopping with the daughter in law in a few hours

Floreat Pica

[duggieboy]

Thanks Jezza, for Fly's presser that you put up each week - enjoy it every time.

[BazBoy]

The side that ran over GCS last night—it is not the finished product

With Sidebottom (a very experienced player) and the power house JDG to slot in
Some where they have to also slot in McStay

Are they “Bound for Glory”

[neil]

Who do you drop for JDG?
Harrison may be unlucky
Maynard may get rested he seems very sore

[Take_a_Screamer]

There are many superlatives and highlights to the game

However...

It was the weakest opposition I've seen this year.
GC kept making dumb mistakes and not putting pressure on the runner.
I see this match as a drill and we are not to forget we need to keep our feet on the ground, not get cocky, and realise you're good, yes, but also as good as the opposition lets you.

[mudlark]

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[lazzadesilva]

I disagree. I think Ginny has to come in, especially if he kicks a few in the VFL today. Goals win games & Ginny is a goal kicker, a valuable, vital commodity.

[Lone Ranger]

HS reporter couldnt find a vote for Nick Daicos.
Interesting to see what the coaches thought

[What'sinaname]

With Nick playing midfield, JDG is likely to play for up forward making it almost impossible for Ginnivan to come in unless R
Elliot or Bobby get injured.

[Gerry Cooper]

Good win all round but Gold Coast couldn't cope with our pressure. We made them play like that as our attacks on the ball were huge. Mihochek does seem off his best but he was working up the ground more and took a couple of good marks. Hopefully he is more lucky against the Bulldogs.

Ginnivan? He's about our fourth best small forward isn't he? Billy is the walk up #1 and both McCreary and Bobby Hill are better players than Ginnivan and without the alleged self-discipline issues. Ginnivan needs to earn a place in our side and that means producing results. He's no superstar who can walk back into the team as he likes.

Oh.. and Oleg... His attack on the ball and will to contribute is a model for other players to learn from... Uraaaah!!

[LaurieHolden]

Crowd last night was like being at Vic Park, poor old Suns supporters were out-numbered 5 to 1. The chant ringing around the ground was stirring.

Last nights dominance took me back to 2011 season, just sublime football in parts.

Only the second live match this year where I've seen the boys. You never get a full appreciation watching down the barrell of a camera as to the work that goes on off the ball.
IQ, Noble and Markov were outstanding in this regard, breaking lines to cut through any defence the Suns put up. IQ's confidence at ground and in the air was great to watch.
And Johhny Noble, surely his best game for us to date.
Post Markov's goal it was great to see the boys get around him, clearly a well liked clubman.

And Nick, well Nick just did Nick things.
Funniest part of the night was when one wag yelled out "Nick Daicos, I want you to be my Dad", before apologising to his own father a few seats down.

The trumvirate of Frampton, Cox and Cameron rotating through the rucking stopped Witts before he could exert any influence on the match.
Frampton's ceiling is yet to be reached. That run from half back culminating in a goal on the run was fluid. I'm thankfull we've got Leppitsch and Andy Otten in the coaching group to guide his development. Keep playing him, I can only see him improving week to week here on in.

Roll on the Collingwood juggernaut.

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[MagpiesTheGreat]

[lazzadesilva]