2019 Round 5: The Team & Preview

2019 AFL Round 5 COLLINGWOOD v BRISBANE Time & Place: Thursday April 18, 7:35pm The Gabba TV: 7mate / Fox Footy 7:30pm Weather: Min 18 Max 27 Chance of rain 70%: 1-5mm Wind: SE 22kph Betting: Collingwood $1.55 Brisbane $2.35

B: Brayden Maynard, Jordan Roughead, Jeremy Howe

HB: Jack Crisp, Darcy Moore, James Aish

C: Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Tom Phillips

HF: Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Jamie Elliott

F: Travis Varcoe, Brody Mihocek, Jordan De Goey

Foll: Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams, Dayne Beams

I/C: Callum Brown, Adam Treloar, Tom Langdon, Jaidyn Stephenson

Emg: Flynn Appleby, Ben Crocker, Levi Greenwood, Rupert Wills

In: Dayne Beams
Out: Chris Mayne (Injured)

Collingwood News Dayne Beams will line-up against his former teammates at the Gabba. Collingwood has made one change to its line-up for the round five clash against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Thursday night. After being a late withdrawal last week, Dayne Beams returns to face his former teammates. The classy midfielder will replace Chris Mayne who sustained a back injury against the Bulldogs. The Pies’ midfield group will look to improve their chemistry through firsthand use from in-form ruckman Brodie Grundy. “He (Grundy) wasn’t No.1 ruckman when I left (end of 2014) and we’re trying to figure out the chemistry with him and guys like Taylor Adams and Adam Treloar,” Beams said on Tuesday. “It’s about finding that chemistry because you can have all the depth in the world but if you don’t make it work then there’s no real point.” Coach Nathan Buckley believes the 29-year-old is a real asset to the Collingwood side and is straight back in after missing round four through illness. “We believe that the strengths he (Beams) brings to the table help us play better footy, and I look forward to seeing that on Thursday night,” Buckley said during his press conference on Tuesday. The first bounce is set for 7.35pm, with the Gabba expected to be a sellout crowd for the first time in nine years. Flynn Appleby has travelled to Brisbane as the travelling emergency. Will Hoskin-Elliott (knee) was unavailable for selection.

AFL Preview Round 5 Collingwood v Brisbane Last time they met: Docklands Stadium, round 21, 2018: Collingwood 14.20 (104) defeated Brisbane 11.7 (73). The injury-depleted Magpies weathered a first-quarter barrage from the Lions to eventually run out comfortable winners. Brisbane led by 13 points at quarter-time and maintained its lead until just before the main break when Collingwood took charge. Jordan de Goey kicked four goals and Taylor Adams collected 33 disposals. What it means for Collingwood: No strangers to big matches, the Magpies have been scratchy in their opening month and will be keen to find top gear against their much-improved opponents. A win would solidify a spot in the top eight. How Collingwood wins: The Magpies have a forward line that could terrorise Brisbane if they get enough opportunities. Essendon showed quicker ball movement could hurt the Lions, and Collingwood might like to take a page from that book. The stat: Brisbane has not defeated Collingwood at the Gabba since 2010. In fact, the Magpies have won eight of the past nine matches between the clubs. The match-up: Darcy Gardiner v Jordan de Goey The young Collingwood star, rated 72 overall in the Schick Official AFL Player Ratings, kicked nine goals in two matches against the Lions last year and is a handful for any opponent. Gardiner (ranked 246th overall) has the size and strength to match de Goey if the incoming ball is on even terms. It's a big week for: Dayne Beams After missing last week through illness, Beams will run out against the club he formerly captained. Beams had nothing but goodwill towards Brisbane when he departed and will ride a rollercoaster of emotions when he takes the field. Prediction: Magpies by 10 points