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AFL Daily: Collingwood premiership prediction, rolling footy news for Monday, July 29, 2019
Collingwood is cooked. That's the verdict of Mark Robinson, who says an injury to Jordan De Goey is the final straw for the Pies. Plus see his take on the Tigers, Demons and more.
Collingwood can't win the 2019 premiership.
That's the verdict of Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson, who says a hamstring injury to Jordan De Goey is the final straw for Nathan Buckley and the Magpies.
"They've got injuries, let's be honest, Collingwood can't win the flag this year," he says on this week's episode of Tackle TV.
"If they do, it will be their greatest, and pluckiest, premiership."
De Goey, Isaac Quaynor (foot) and Jordan Roughead (concussion) were added to the Magpies' already lengthy injury list on Friday night, after Taylor Adams pulled out before the game against Richmond with his own hamstring injuries.
Watch Tackle TV above for Robbo's take on the Pies, Richmond's selection dilemmas and why he isn't "wasting ink" writing about Melbourne.
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Tackle TV: 'Collingwood can't win the flag'
Collingwood can't win the 2019 premiership.
That's the verdict of Herald Sun chief footy writer Mark Robinson.
In his weekly Tackle TV Facebook video, Robbo says a hamstring injury to Jordan De Goey is the final straw for the Magpies' flag hopes.
He also discusses Richmond's selection dilemmas, this year's No.1 breakout player and why he isn't "wasting ink" writing about Melbourne.
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– Michael Warner and Jon Ralph
Melbourne has offered co-captain Nathan Jones a one-year contract extension.
Jones, 31, is coming off a lucrative four-season deal and has been criticised at times for his lack of output.
But the Demons have backed him in given his leadership and ability to play different positions including wing, and last week deep in defence.
The deal will be on a significantly reduced wage but given he was at the peak of his powers when he signed his last long-term contract, but Jones will be happy to accept that offer.
He told Channel 7 on Sunday he wanted to play on and predicted a quick bounce in form next year.
“Mentally you are dealing with frustration and disappointment but I have changed my role a lot and played a multitude of decisions,” he said.
“I have played down back, last night more as a back pocket and have played as a high half back but mentally and physically if I looked at it, I want to continue to play and feel like I am capable.
“This group is in a terrific position. The personnel hasn’t really changed.
“We have a lot of things wrong, we admit that but at the same time we don’t use that as an excuse.”
Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis will retire at the end of the season.
Demon Jones will play in 2020
– Michael Warner and Jon Ralph
Melbourne has offered co-captain Nathan Jones a one-year contract extension.
Jones, 31, is coming off a lucrative four-season deal and has been criticised at times for his lack of output.
But the Demons have backed him in given his leadership and ability to play different positions including wing, and last week deep in defence.
The deal will be on a significantly reduced wage but given he was at the peak of his powers when he signed his last long-term contract, but Jones will be happy to accept that offer.
He told Channel 7 on Sunday he wanted to play on and predicted a quick bounce in form next year.
“Mentally you are dealing with frustration and disappointment but I have changed my role a lot and played a multitude of decisions,” he said.
“I have played down back, last night more as a back pocket and have played as a high half back but mentally and physically if I looked at it, I want to continue to play and feel like I am capable.
“This group is in a terrific position. The personnel hasn’t really changed.
“We have a lot of things wrong, we admit that but at the same time we don’t use that as an excuse.”
Four-time premiership Hawk Jordan Lewis will retire at the end of the season.
Bomber signs new deal
Young Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has signed a two-year contract extension.
The 22-year-old has committed to the Bombers until at least the end of 2021.
"To be honest, there was never a consideration to sign elsewhere, I love this club and want to repay the faith they’ve shown,” Parish told the Essendon website.
“I have got great relationships with everyone at the club. I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I’ve learnt so much from the relationships I’ve been able to build.
“There’s an exciting feeling amongst the group at the moment, so I’m pumped to be remaining in the red and black for at least a couple more years.”
Just in: The Western Bulldogs have confirmed Dale Morris requires another knee reconstruction.
Morris ruptured the ACL in his left knee in his comeback game yesterday after knee surgery earlier in the year.
The 36-year-old premiership defender is keen to play on next season.
“Dale will undergo a conventional ACL reconstruction today,” Bulldogs medical services manager Chris Bell said.
“Although he passed every test, ticked every box in rehab and returned to play a month of VFL football, unfortunately Dale’s knee was unable to withstand the high demands of AFL football.”
– Chris Cavanagh
Geelong defender Mark Blicavs has become the first player to be fined for staging this year, with the AFL match review officer finding he "excessively exaggerated" contact.
Blicavs stayed on the ground for several seconds after being brushed by Sydney opponent Lewis Melican after taking a mark on Sunday.
Umpires did not award a 50m penalty and MRO Michael Christian was not fooled either, slapping Blicavs with a $1000 fine.
"Whilst we acknowledge there was some contact with Lewis Melican, we believe Mark excessively exaggerated that contact," Christian said.
"I think it's a strong message. It's not just the financial sanction, I think the whole persona around being fined for staging is significant."
Meanwhile, St Kilda's Josh Bruce can accept a $2000 fine for kneeing Melbourne's Clayton Oliver, while Carlton's Dale Thomas has been fined $3000 for striking Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy.
Match review: Cat fined for staging
– Chris Cavanagh
Geelong defender Mark Blicavs has become the first player to be fined for staging this year, with the AFL match review officer finding he "excessively exaggerated" contact.
Blicavs stayed on the ground for several seconds after being brushed by Sydney opponent Lewis Melican after taking a mark on Sunday.
Umpires did not award a 50m penalty and MRO Michael Christian was not fooled either, slapping Blicavs with a $1000 fine.
"Whilst we acknowledge there was some contact with Lewis Melican, we believe Mark excessively exaggerated that contact," Christian said.
"I think it's a strong message. It's not just the financial sanction, I think the whole persona around being fined for staging is significant."
Meanwhile, St Kilda's Josh Bruce can accept a $2000 fine for kneeing Melbourne's Clayton Oliver, while Carlton's Dale Thomas has been fined $3000 for striking Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy.
Match review: Cat fined for staging
Match review officer Michael Christian has released his list of charges following Round 19.
Dale Thomas can accept a $3000 fine for striking Adelaide's Lachie Murphy at the MCG on Saturday.
Cat Mark Blicavs has been fined $1000 for staging against Sydney – watch the incident below.
And Saint Josh Bruce has been fined $2000 for kneeing Demon Clayton Oliver.
Morris knee injury confirmed
Just in: The Western Bulldogs have confirmed Dale Morris requires another knee reconstruction.
Morris ruptured the ACL in his left knee in his comeback game yesterday after knee surgery earlier in the year.
The 36-year-old premiership defender is keen to play on next season.
“Dale will undergo a conventional ACL reconstruction today,” Bulldogs medical services manager Chris Bell said.
“Although he passed every test, ticked every box in rehab and returned to play a month of VFL football, unfortunately Dale’s knee was unable to withstand the high demands of AFL football.”
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