Demonland

Christian Petracca is the runaway leader of the Demonland Player of the Year and has a 47 vote lead over Jack Viney as Clayton Oliver and Angus Brayshaw sit in 3rd and 4th place respectively. Your votes for the loss to the Magpies. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

The Demons had a disappointing loss against the Magpies at the MCG in their Qualifying Final losing by 7 points. They now will play in a sudden death Semi Final against the winner of Carlton vs Sydney next Friday Night.

It’s even possible that with all the theatre goers hating Collingwood we could have the 19th Man

About to board the train. First rain drops falling. I feel physically ill.

[censored] with all the weather worry I hadn't even thought of that.

Military grade of course.

This. Everyone hate Collingwood.

I've been refreshing the weather apps all morning. Good news for those with allergies. The Dust & Dander levels are LOW.

First Qualifying Final – 1st v 4th This year’s matchup: Collingwood (1) v Melbourne (4) Last decade record for top qualifier: 8-2 Last time first won: 2022 – Geelong (1) def Collingwood (4) Last time fourth won: 2019 – Geelong (1) def by Collingwood (4) There’s no surprise this matchup is lopsided given the gap between first and fourth on the ladder. What gives Melbourne hope is that the two teams that have upset the minor premiers from fourth in the last decade both came from the same state. Collingwood defeated Geelong at the MCG from fourth in 2019 and GWS defeated Sydney at ANZ Stadium from fourth in 2016. No interstate team has won from fourth across the last decade. The last team to do that was Sydney against West Coast in 2006. From 2007, first holds a 14-2 record in this game.

Blue Skys and Sunny .... for now

This morning’s weather is such a tease

Can he be played out of position in the forward line? Too soon?

It's Game Day and the Dees take on Collingwood in the Qualifying Final at the MCG in front of more than 90,000 fans. The winner will go straight to a Preliminary Final at the MCG in 2 weeks time and the loser will face the winner of Carlton and Sydney next Friday Night.

Your umpires …

2020 Highlights.

This last pun is the Weiner. I'll see myself out.

I assume that you are in the Southern Stand? If so then Yes but only just. If the wind is blowing towards you then you may get wet. You will probably need a coat anyway for either before or after the match and getting to and from your transportation.

If they have a role for him he will play. Looks to be in good nick.