Where and when: MCG, Thursday March 28, 7.20pm AEDT
Last time they met: MCG, preliminary final, 2018: Richmond 8.10 (58) lost to Collingwood 15.7 (97)
The Collingwood train left a shell-shocked Richmond in its wake, with Mason Cox dominating up forward in a second-term burst that resulted in a 53-point lead. Richmond rallied on the back of Jack Riewoldt’s five goals, but it was too little, too late.
What it means for Richmond: Redemption. The Tigers were wounded after the Magpies overran them in the preliminary final. The two sides match up well, with Collingwood regularly causing Richmond trouble over the past few years.
What it means for Collingwood: The Magpies are under the pump after a sluggish seven-point loss to Geelong in round one. A big win over last year’s minor premiers would be a strong statement.
How Collingwood wins: Exploit Richmond’s second ruckman. Collingwood has the best midfield in the competition and will greatly benefit from Brodie Grundy going head-to-head with second-gamer Noah Balta.
The stat: Richmond star defender Alex Rance has missed two games since round nine, 2014. He is now expected to be sidelined for the year after tearing his right ACL last week.
The match-up: Jordan De Goey v Dylan Grimes
Grimes (ranked 210th overall in the Schick AFL Player Ratings) will be hurting after De Goey (90th) kicked four last time they met. With De Goey capable of turning a match on its head, Grimes is set for a big task once again.
It’s a big week for: Nick Vlastuin
It will be the first time we will have a look at life at Richmond without defensive general Rance. David Astbury’s role taking the No.1 forward (Mason Cox) isn’t expected to change, but Vlastuin may be forced to take greater responsibility.
Big call: After a quieter game by his lofty standards (23 disposals), expect Dayne Beams to dominate out of the middle in his second match back in the black and white and even kick two goals.
Mottsy’s Tip: Richmond by 15.
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Alright, Grundy, you’ve been entrusted with the VC. Make it happen, big man.
Who to play on field. I’m using Moore as DPP swing. Collins had a mare and could bounce back and Parker played good but was against Gold Coast.
TU: Parker
TD: Collins
Pies 0-2 bewdiful !!!
Jack’s time to shine!
Pies by 8.
Already regretting my Grundy VC
Thinking the same..
Something’s fishy. My Coll and Rich players are locked in already…20 mins BEFORE the bounce?!?
7:20 start
Geez Grundy looking cooked again :/
Not watching the game, really looks like the new rules are going to impact scoring of ruckmen…seems to be way less stoppages.
A bullet called Brody. I hope you dodged that one coaches it’s deadly as
Doesn’t pay to go the early crow, Davo 💡
David, can you let me know Grundy’s score at the moment? I unfortunately didn’t dodge that bullet… unlucky for me i guess (Insert sarcasm here)
You sure mate? Copped that Grundy bullet and pulled up just fine
‘Set and forget’ ruck strategy already looking more like ‘set and regret’ and the season is only 1 round and 1 quarter old!
True, David. Although Nank is having a mare after the highest Ruck score last week. Maybe offer a viable solution instead of just telling us you were right the whole time, Champ?
You tell the haters Schwarzwalder!!!
Yeah I might have gone a bit early Grundy has scored 35 this qrtr with 12 mins to go
I’ve re-read that a few times and still don’t see the invisible ink bit that says I was saying “I don’t have him and I’m right you’re wrong”. How do you know that I wasn’t regretting?
Maybe don’t be so defensive/ accusing mate
Having been around this site for a long time, I can tell you that it takes a big effort to annoy Schwarzy, David. Maybe try and positive up the vibe in your posts and you’ll get some better feedback from all the SC Talk folks.
I have a feeling by the end of tonight, David is going to have to make friends with Fraser Anning.
They both talk a lot of garbage, and they’re both going to have egg all over their respective scones.
You missed the Early Crow article during the week David going early on the regret call about Grundy with him now up to 98pts at 3 Qtr Time and on track for 140.
Hey David. I really regret starting Grundy. Only 137? Pathetic
QTR TIME
Richmond 14 vs Collingwood 20
RICHMOND
Lynch 32
Cotchin 27
D.Martin 35
Nankervis 6
COLLINGWOOD
Beams 52
Sidebottom37
Crisp 24
Treloar 28
Pendles 28
Howe 26
Moore 25
Grundy 16
Elliott 12
The guy I’m playing from work has the c on Grundy. Unlucky!!!
Rage trade 700k player coming up an don’t no how dusty is on 35 qrt time
666 RIP Ruckman.
He’s lifting!
omg how wrong i was sorry brodie!
Grundy up to 40 pts with 14mins left in the half…….
Last time I looked Grundy was on 9. He is now on 47. WTF!!!
Grundy on 51pts with 7mins left in the half………
So can i have a word to Chips Ahoy! for putting Nank into the tech team. Sitting on 12 points at half. What are you doing to us!
Guilt free trading next week Nato! Give him the flick.
Nah i traded Mcdonald for Grundy instead. Can’t be trading out non rd13 bye players for more of them. Nank has to stay for the first 13 rounds
HALF TIME
Richmond 39 vs Collingwood 45
RICHMOND
Lynch 52
Cotchin 40
D.Martin 45
Nankervis 12
COLLINGWOOD
Crisp 68
Sidebottom 47
Howe 63
Beams 58
Treloar 68
Grundy 50
Moore 59
Pendles 56
Nank getting killed in the ruck, and has no support. Meanwhile, Oleg Markov has two kicks at halftime.
I think Dimma may have goofed there.
Balta back in next week?
Hope so, he looks lonely on my bench this round.
Can everyone chill out on Grundy. It will all be ok!
Darcy Moore looks great down back.
Grundy still not at devastating best , but on 50 at half time, i think i may persevere with him!!!
Grundy will be ok, there are fewer stoppages though which will impact tap to advantage ruck men and contested footy teams Gawn/Melbourne will be an interesting
Everyone who has Grundy and Gawn relax. The 666 may change their output but they will still end up top 2 or 4. And you are saving your trades. Sucks we paid top dollar , but you’ll only lose money if you transfer.
I’m more concerned about a possible defensive donut in just round 2!
Glad we got rid of balta for markov has made all the difference!!!
3QTR TIME
Richmond 58 vs Collingwood 76
RICHMOND
Short 81
Nankervis 55
Cotchin 60
D.Martin 55
Lynch 60
COLLINGWOOD
Treloar 94
Crisp 86
Beams 82
Howe 79
Pendles 101
Grundy 98
Moore 79
Good game, both teams seem a chance to score when they go forward.
I’ve only got Moore in this, hopefully finishes over 100 and dusty who I may rename Rusty.
Grundy still not at his devestating best, but on 98 at 3/4time, think i might persevere!
Is this free kick one sided or what 22 collingwood Richmond 9 wtf
Such an open game, but love dependles……thought 666 would help him and took the risk….
Probably the fact he was carrying an injury last season explains his improved form this year.
I didn’t know that Thommo? Leg / groin / ?
Back surgery in the off-season. He said he could barely bend down to touch his knees last season.
thanks for that – makes my pick more a$#e than class….but I’ll take it
He didn’t mention the injury until really late in the preseason so most people missed it. Claim any victory this season Cuzza; it’s been a tough start to the year!
Should I worry about Dusty or was it just bc he was tagged tonight and the Tiges played bad?
T/U keep Martin
T/D trade for say Coniglio
Don’t think ive ever seen such a one-sided game in terms of supercoach
See PA’s comment below re possies.
Sorry i doubt u Grundy, emotional game this
What a whitewash, 467 possies to 300 to the Pies favor.
150-200 were probably sideways or backward kicks.
Mayne 33 disposals for 253m gained
In saying that they well and truely outplayed the tiges
Grundy equal highest score of the game with 132. Yep, total spud…
Grundy who? I feel sorry for people who rage traded their ruck at the back of one game 🙂
OK I’m just gonna say it… Dusty is overrated
Not overrated…..just a long way from his his 2017 form……that was a helluva year
Agreed, it was an amazing year but the really good players can back it up year after year. 0 tackles in 2 games and he’s supposed to be a contested best. Went MIA tonight when the going got tough.
He’s got a Brownlow and a flag, now he’s just there for the pay check.
FULL TIME
Richmond 66 vs Collingwood 110
RICHMOND
Nankervis 78
Short 87
Cotchin 74
D.Martin 64
Higgins 38
COLLINGWOOD
Treloar 127
Crisp 121
Beams 103
Grundy 132
Pendles 132
Howe 97
Moore 92
Patrick Bines gets his second captaincy of the year. Thanks Brodie, never in doubt.
Have a great weekend everyone
Ditto, and i’ll Take Treloar’s score in the Tech League
making all the right calls thus far Chillo!!
Alright, do I take Grundy’s 132 over Macrae?
Very well, Sweet on the park with the C and Gawn with the E- I’ve done that correctly yeah lol?
Absolutely.
*137 after scaling
Grundy started last season with a 95 and then a 139 in Round 2. Not far off that this season.
Yeah, moronic to have traded Grundy.
Pies 2045 SC points in total
Tigers 1255 SC points in total.
Crazy discrepancy!
Okay, who else had VC on Grundy? mhuahahaaaaa
25 frees to 9. Not that it would make a difference, but sheesh.
Poor david
Can someone call the police! David’s gone missing..