| 2019 AFL Round 15 COLLINGWOOD v NORTH MELBOURNE Time & Place: Saturday June 29, 7:25pm Docklands TV: Fox Footy 7:20pm Weather: Min 13 Max 16 Chance of rain: 90% 5-10mm Wind: NNE 22kph Betting: Collingwood $1.34 North Melbourne $3.20 |
HB: Jack Crisp, Darcy Moore, James Aish
C: Tom Phillips, Scott Pendlebury, Chris Mayne
HF: Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Will Hoskin-Elliott
F: Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Travis Varcoe
Foll: Brodie Grundy, Adam Treloar, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Callum L. Brown, Josh Daicos, Ben Reid, Brayden Sier
Emg: Tyler Brown, Ben Crocker, Max Lynch, Matthew Scharenberg
In: Josh Daicos
Out: Jeremy Howe (Injured)
Collingwood has called up small forward Josh Daicos for the clash against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night. Daicos form has been damaging in Collingwood’s VFL side for a number of weeks, and earns senior selection for the first time this season. The 20-year-old is averaging 22 disposals and has kicked four goals at VFL level. Jeremy Howe has been ruled out after injuring his calf against the Western Bulldogs. The Magpies have named Tyler Brown, Ben Crocker, Max Lynch and Matt Scharenberg as the emergencies. The first bounce is set for 7.25pm, with Marvel Stadium expected to attract 41,000 fans. Taylor Adams (groin), Jamie Elliott (hamstring) and Jaidyn Stephenson (suspension) were unavailable for selection. |
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What it means for Collingwood: This season the Magpies have generally done little more than what's been required to win, and they were flat in their victory over the wasteful Bulldogs last round. Expect them to show more energy and increase their defensive efforts. What it means for North Melbourne: A golden opportunity for the rebuilding Roos to produce an upset against a highly rated opponent that has been less than convincing in recent weeks. Their best chance might be to play fast but with discretion. The stat: In their past two head-to-head clashes the Magpies have burst clear early to win by 54 and 66 points respectively, while keeping the Roos to tallies of just seven and nine goals. The match-up: Brodie Grundy v Todd Goldstein Magpies star Grundy (ranked the AFL's second-best ruckman at No.3 in the Official AFL Player Ratings) will face stiff opposition from Kangaroos southpaw Goldstein (the fourth-ranked ruckman at No.20) . It's a big week for: Rhyce Shaw Straight after coaching against his younger brother, Greater Western Sydney veteran Heath Shaw, North's caretaker coach takes on his beloved former club where his family name is royalty. The emotion of the occasion won't get to him – he has already taken on the Pies plenty of times as a Swans player and assistant coach. Big call: Pies key defender Darcy Moore, a contender for a spot in the All Australian team, will eclipse his personal-best effort of five contested marks. Prediction: Magpies by 21 points |
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