Round 16 2012 Preview (Cats vs Magpies)
Posted by Football NationJul 12. 2012 6:48 pm
Geelong Cats
vs
Collingwood Magpies
WHEN: Saturday July 14, 7.40pm
WHERE: MCG, VIC
LAST TIME: Collingwood 14.12 (96) d Geelong 11.18 (84), round 8, 2012 at the MCG
LINEUPS:
Geelong
B: Joel Corey, Tom Lonergan, Matthew Scarlett
HB: Harry Taylor, Josh Hunt, Corey Enright
C: Andrew Mackie, James Kelly, Taylor Hunt
HF: Billie Smedts, Tom Hawkins, Steven Motlop
F: Paul Chapman, Josh Walker, Allen Christensen
Foll: Trent West, Joel Selwood, Steve Johnson
I/C: Mathew Stokes, Jackson Sheringham, Mitch Duncan, Cameron Guthrie
Emg: Dawson Simpson, Jordan Schroder, Jordan Murdoch
In: Steve Johnson, Jackson Sheringham, Harry Taylor, Mitch Duncan, Josh Walker
Out: Jimmy Bartel (Suspension), David Wojcinski (Hamstring), Dawson Simpson, Mitch Brown, Jordan Murdoch
New: Jackson Sheringham (Geelong VFL), Josh Walker (Geelong U18)
Collingwood
B: Heritier O’Brien, Nathan Brown, Chris Tarrant
HB: Nick Maxwell, Ben Reid, Alan Toovey
C: Simon Buckley, Dale Thomas, Jarryd Blair
HF: Scott Pendlebury, Chris Dawes, Heath Shaw
F: Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Tyson Goldsack
Foll: Darren Jolly, Dane Swan, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Martin Clarke, Ben Sinclair, Alex Fasolo, Jamie Elliott
Emg: Tom Young, Kirk Ugle, Paul Seedsman
In: Scott Pendlebury, Nathan Brown, Chris Tarrant
Out: Sharrod Wellingham (Suspension), Jackson Paine, Marley Williams (Shoulder)
Milestones: Heritier O’Brien – 150 games, Alan Toovey – 100 games, Jarryd Blair – 50 games
What our experts say:
Geelong vs Collingwood
Not the 1 vs 2 blockbuster we’ve come to expect since 2007 but this is still an important clash for both teams. Collingwood will feel much more comfortable and confident heading into finals if they finish top two, otherwise they may surrender a home final to an interstate team – making it much harder to make it to the Grand Final.
Geelong meanwhile is battling to keep its head above water. Importantly they’ve moved to 9-5, two games clear of the five-club pack chasing eighth place, but they will desperately want to avoid an interstate elimination final.
Following the loss to Carlton, Collingwood’s pride is wounded and they will be hell-bent on winning – they could have been a game clear on top if they’d won. Meanwhile Geelong’s form has been totally underwhelming.
Collingwood by 34
SC – Joel Selwood (Geel), Dale Thomas (Coll)
Read more Round 16 previews from Daniel here.
Geelong ($2.45) vs. Collingwood ($1.57):
Match of the round I suspect as these teams rarely fail to put on a show. Stevie J is back, although the loss of Bartel is huge and probably the main reason the Pies are favoured by the bag carriers. Well, that and the fact Pendlebury is back in the line-up, along with Tarrant and Brown. There are some great match-ups all over the park and this match promises to be a ripper. Now, how do I get out of that dinner party commitment…..
Suggested bet: Pies at the margin (40+) @ $4.20
Read more Round 16 betting suggestions from Max here.
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