Any team that can survive a hideous injury toll and emerge from a rugged series of matches with Collingwood’s record must be a threat to Sydney,Carlton and the rest.
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Melbourne play out the latest installment of their King’s Birthday rivlary match at the MCG.
As injury ravages the Magpies,it’s former ruckman Josh Fraser’s job to make sure that when the chance comes for a VFL player,he is ready.
Collingwood have welcomed back two important forwards for their traditional clash with Melbourne,while the Demons have brought back a spearhead of their own. See all the ins and outs.
In an exclusive interview,Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin speaks about club culture,the allegations haunting the Demons,his personal hurt,and attempting to get the Dees back on track.
When it comes to Melbourne and Collingwood’s recent rivalry,the Demons have been all talk,and the Magpies all action.
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has promised a response against Collingwood after his team’s “unacceptable” loss to Fremantle,while a league great has questioned the Demons’ fitness.
Melbourne got smashed by Fremantle,who aren’t known as a free-scoring team. What’s more,it came just two weeks after an embarrassing loss to West Coast and when they had everything to play for.
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as round 12 reaches its Sunday games.
The Demons coach bemoaned a number of areas where his team was “poor” as they were plundered by Fremantle,while the Bombers are keeping their spirits up despite their first loss since round 4.
Port Adelaide have lost a pair of damaging players for Thursday’s clash with unchanged Carlton,while Collingwood,beset by injuries,made five changes at the selection table.