Collingwood v Carlton
Sunday June 29, 7.10pmMCG 7mate / Fox Footy 7.00pm Weather: Min 9 Max 13 Chance of rain 90%: 1- 5mm Wind: W 31kph Betting: Collingwood $1.25 Carlton $4.00 |
HB: Tom Langdon, Lachlan Keeffe, Heritier Lumumba
C: Steele Sidebottom, Dane Swan, Clinton Young
HF: Tyson Goldsack, Jesse White, Brent Macaffer
F: Jarryd Blair, Travis Cloke, Jamie Elliott
Foll: Jarrod Witts, Dayne Beams, Scott Pendlebury
Int (from): Sam Dwyer, Brodie Grundy, Luke Ball, Taylor Adams, Josh Thomas, Tim Broomhead, Paul Seedsman
IN: Tyson Goldsack, Brodie Grundy, Steele Sidebottom
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Collingwood is poised to welcome back Tyson Goldsack and Steele Sidebottom after they were named in an extended 25-man squad to face Carlton at the MCG on Sunday night. The duo have been notable absentees in recent weeks, with injury and suspension respectively conspiring to force them to the sidelines while the side endured successive losses for the first time this season. Having established himself among the leading pressure players in the game during 2014, Goldsack’s likely return is a boon for a Magpies side seeking to arrest its recent form slide, with his ferocious tackling and relish for the contest making him a key asset against the Blues. His influence is borne out statistically with Goldsack ranking first in the AFL for effective tackles within the forward zone of the ground (20), and second overall for tackles laid by forwards (62). Sidebottom’s return meanwhile will provide clear relief to a midfield group which has felt the impact of his unavailability rather acutely. Averaging nearly 25 disposals a game, fourth among Collingwood players, Sidebottom’s decision making and effectiveness in disposal has proven invaluable this season, particularly from across half back as he has revelled in linking defence with attack. Emerging ruck Brodie Grundy is the final inclusion to the 25-man squad, returning to selection consideration after he was overlooked for last week’s clash with Hawthorn. Despite boasting just 18 matches of senior AFL experience, Grundy has largely shouldered primary ruck duties for Collingwood this year, registering 217 hit outs at an average of nearly 20 per match. Grundy’s potential re-introduction follows a solid performance at VFL level last weekend, as he produced 30 hitouts, laid eight tackles and amassed five clearances to rank amongst Collingwood’s best in a 45-point loss to Footscray. Collingwood will finalise its match day squad tomorrow (Friday). |
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