| Collingwood v Essendon Thursday, April 25 2.40pm MCG 7mate / Fox Footy Weather: Min 11 Max 21 Chance of rain 5%: <1mm Wind 28k WNW Betting: Collingwood $1.65 Essendon $2.25 |
HB: Marty Clarke, Heath Shaw, Harry O'Brien
C: Steele Sidebottom, Dane Swan, Dale Thomas
HF: Jamie Elliott, Travis Cloke, Quinten Lynch
F: Ben Sinclair, Tyson Goldsack, Sam Dwyer
Foll: Ben Hudson, Scott Pendlebury, Jarryd Blair
Int: Alex Fasolo, Jordan Russell, Brent Macaffer, Paul Seedsman
Emg: Jarrod Witts, Josh Thomas, Ben Kennedy
IN: Tyson Goldsack
OUT: Josh Thomas (omitted)
| Collingwood News |
| Collingwood has received a boost on the eve of its Anzac Day clash against Essendon at the MCG, with Nathan Brown and Tyson Goldsack overcoming injury concerns to be named in the squad for match day. Brown's availability for the blockbuster match-up was placed under a cloud after he complained of groin soreness following Collingwood's 34-point triumph over Richmond last weekend. But despite the abbreviated five-day turnaround, Brown has received the all-clear from club medical staff to resume his place in the squad for the sell-out match, and will likely pair off with fellow key defender Ben Reid against Bomber talls Stewart Crameri and Scott Gumbleton. The sole inclusion to Nathan Buckley's best 22, Goldsack was a late withdrawal from the Collingwood side on Saturday, omitted after coaching staff opted to err on the side of caution and rest the sometimes forward due to reported leg soreness. Although hardly a prolific provider of goals, Goldsack remains the unsung hero of Collingwood's attacking set-up, his defensive pressure and strength overhead making him an unorthodox match-up for opposition sides. Goldsack's inclusion comes at the expense of youngster Josh Thomas, who was substituted for namesake Dale after collecting 10 touches in just under three quarters of football against Richmond. Thomas though has been named an emergency, joining emerging ruckman Jarrod Witts and 2012 first round draftee Ben Kennedy as potential late inclusions. Should the trio not be required, they are likely to feature in a star-studded VFL side on Friday night, joining champion midfielder Luke Ball and veteran ruckman Darren Jolly, who returns from a rib injury. With fellow big man Ben Hudson making a significant impression in his two outings in Black and White to date, Jolly will be eased back into action, enabling the 2010 Premiership star to rebuild match fitness. To further reinforce the embarrassment of riches at Buckley's disposal, experienced forwards Alan Didak and Andrew Krakouer will again appear in the VFL, while Nick Maxwell, Dayne Beams, Clinton Young and Lachlan Keefe remain unavailable through injury. |
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