MATCH REPORT
Collingwood vs Adelaide: Match Review - Johnson#26
Score:
Collingwood: 9.14.68
Adelaide: 9.11.65
Goals: Tarrant 5, Lonie, Didak, Richards, Rocca.
Best: Tarrant, Johnson, Licuria, Clement, Wakelin.
In a thrilling contest, Collingwood defeated Adelaide by 3 points in only its 2nd win for the season. In a scrappy affair all evening, Chris Tarrant's 5 goals stood out like a lighthouse in an otherwise scrappy match.
Adelaide got off to a flying start early with 5 first quarter goals. After Tarrant dribbled through a goal to level the scores, the Crows rammed on 4 quick goals to Jerico, Johncock, Hudson and McLeod. Only Paul Licuria, Tarrant, McGough and Lokan put up any resistance as the Crows ran out to a 24 point lead at the quarter time brake.
After an early goal to Scott Welsh from a dubious umpiring decision, it was all one way traffic, as it was apparant that Malthouse had given the side a rocket after a poor start. The spray inspired Collingwood as they peppered the goals all quarter, adding 3 goals 4 to the Crows 1 goal 3. After Rocca and Tarrant kicked two for the Pies, Ryan Lonie found space to deliver his 1st from 45 meters out to give the Pies some real momentum going into half time.
The intensity again lifted in the 3rd quarter as the Magpies again added 3 goals 4 to the Crows 1 goal 3. Collingwood's kicking in front of goal let them down on many occasions, with Cameron Cloke, Matthew Lokan and Alan Didak being the main offenders. Didak scored 3 behinds for the night. Tarrant continued to lift, as did Johnson, Licuria and new boy Nick Maxwell, who showed a cool head in defence and did not look overrawed by the occasion.
The difference at the 3 quarter time brake was 2 points Collingwood's way. It was the 1st time the Pies had led since midway trhough the 1st term. Didak booted his 1st for the night after a terrific mark from Tarrant while young Guy Richards has a memorable moment, with his 1st goal in league football. The Pies were again wayward infront of the big sticks, with Davis, Tarrant, Shaw and Lokan all spraying shots at goal. The Crows had one final fling, as they continually bombed the ball deep inside the 50, only to see Shane Wakelin stand tall along side James Clement, who also have a fine evning. In the tense final moments, Jason Cloke and Clement both sparyed kicks out on the full, allowing the Crows another chance for redemption. After McLeod slotted one through on the run after some good work from Carey, the Crows were only 3 points short and only needed one more goal to take the lead. However, it was not to be, as Johnson denied then any last chance with a terrific tackle on Massie as the siron sounded. Collingwood victors by 3 points.
Player Review:
Leon Davis: 3/10 - Was a spark early but not seen in the last 3 quarters.
Shane Woewodin: 7/20 - Solid game once again. Running into some really good form.
Ryan Lonie: 5/10 - Looked good early but faded after half time.
Alan Didak: 6/10 - Constant threat all noht and unluky not to have 2 or 3 goals to his name.
James Clement: 8/10 - Mr Reliable was just that once again - reliable. Used the ball well and a cool head in defence.
Shane O'Bree: 5.5/10 - Got a lot of the ball but didn't always use it well.
Richard Cole: 6/10 - Much improved match. Gave run and drive from defence.
Shane Wakelin: 7.5/10 - Good match, great last quarter. Beat Carey all ends up and was one of the keys to holding on in that despirite last quarter.
Paul Licuria: 9/10 - Had a terrifc game and has run himself back into form which is a credit to himself.
Chris Tarrant: 9.5/10 - Almost the perfect game. Lead well, marked well, kicked 5 goals. BOG.
Guy Richards: 5/10 - Good in the ruck and around the ground. Will be betetr for playing against Clarke, one of the games best ruckmen.
Rhyce Shaw: 5/10 - Played quite well compared to his recent form. Seemed to be getting back to his 2003 form.
Anthony Rocca: 5/10 - Kept presenting but wasn't his night.
Ben Johnson: 9/10 - Once again close to BOG. Will win the Copeland by a street and is proving to be the new Gavin Brown.
Mark McGough: 5.5/10 - Good early and then faded out during the contest. Constant ball magnet who needs to develop a little bit more awareness.
Matthew Lokan: 4/10 - Good 1st term then faded.
Luke Mullins: 4/10 - Showed some good signs with some cool thinking.
Cameron Cloke: 4.5/10 - Took some good marks and lead well. Continues to impress.
Jason Cloke: 7/10 - Now back top his 2002 form as a loose man. Great game and Adelaide couln't find a way around him. Made costly error late in the match.
Dane Swan: 4/10 - Quiet night compared to recent standeds.
Nick Maxwell: 6/10 - Showed a cool head and looks a great mark. Once he fills out he will become a reliable defender foryears to come.
Tristan Walker: 2/10 - Quiet night.
Well Done Pies! Lets come out next week and knock off the Roos!