Collingwood has made one change to the side to take on Adelaide in the final home-and-away round of the 2007 season.
After last week’s excellent 25-point triumph over Sydney at the MCG, the Magpies lose forward Alan Didak to a hip injury, and recall Rhyce Shaw, who comes back after a strong showing for the club’s VFL affiliate Williamstown, for Friday night’s clash at Telstra Dome.
Shaw last played for Collingwood in round 20, and will add pace and carry to the backline, while Didak is expected to be available for week one of the finals series.
Brad Dick, Paul Licuria and Ben Reid are the three emergencies for the game.
Collingwood, currently sixth, cannot drop any lower on the ladder, but can finish as high as fourth with a win, while for Adelaide the equation is simple. Win and play finals, lose and miss out.
CLICK HERE to find out more about every possible final eight scenario facing the Magpies this week.
Congratulations also to Heath Shaw, who will this week notch his 50th league game.
Heath played the final six games of the 2005 season after making his debut in round 17 of that year, and after missing round one of 2006, has played every game since, a magnificent effort.
2007 AFL Premiership Season – Round 22
Collingwood v Adelaide
Friday 31 August
7:40pm, Telstra Dome
CLICK HERE for a full television and radio broadcast guide
COLLINGWOOD
B: James Clement, Shane Wakelin, Tarkyn Lockyer
HB: Heath Shaw, Harry O’Brien, Tyson Goldsack
C: Martin Clarke, Scott Burns, Nathan Buckley
HF: Nick Maxwell, Anthony Rocca, Scott Pendlebury
F: Dale Thomas, Travis Cloke, Sean Rusling
Foll: Guy Richards, Shane O’Bree, Leon Davis
Int: Dane Swan, Chris Bryan, Rhyce Shaw, Paul Medhurst
Emg: Brad Dick, Paul Licuria, Ben Reid
In: Rhyce Shaw
Out: Alan Didak (injured – hip)
Milestone: Heath Shaw – 50 games
After last week’s excellent 25-point triumph over Sydney at the MCG, the Magpies lose forward Alan Didak to a hip injury, and recall Rhyce Shaw, who comes back after a strong showing for the club’s VFL affiliate Williamstown, for Friday night’s clash at Telstra Dome.
Shaw last played for Collingwood in round 20, and will add pace and carry to the backline, while Didak is expected to be available for week one of the finals series.
Brad Dick, Paul Licuria and Ben Reid are the three emergencies for the game.
Collingwood, currently sixth, cannot drop any lower on the ladder, but can finish as high as fourth with a win, while for Adelaide the equation is simple. Win and play finals, lose and miss out.
CLICK HERE to find out more about every possible final eight scenario facing the Magpies this week.
Congratulations also to Heath Shaw, who will this week notch his 50th league game.
Heath played the final six games of the 2005 season after making his debut in round 17 of that year, and after missing round one of 2006, has played every game since, a magnificent effort.
2007 AFL Premiership Season – Round 22
Collingwood v Adelaide
Friday 31 August
7:40pm, Telstra Dome
CLICK HERE for a full television and radio broadcast guide
COLLINGWOOD
B: James Clement, Shane Wakelin, Tarkyn Lockyer
HB: Heath Shaw, Harry O’Brien, Tyson Goldsack
C: Martin Clarke, Scott Burns, Nathan Buckley
HF: Nick Maxwell, Anthony Rocca, Scott Pendlebury
F: Dale Thomas, Travis Cloke, Sean Rusling
Foll: Guy Richards, Shane O’Bree, Leon Davis
Int: Dane Swan, Chris Bryan, Rhyce Shaw, Paul Medhurst
Emg: Brad Dick, Paul Licuria, Ben Reid
In: Rhyce Shaw
Out: Alan Didak (injured – hip)
Milestone: Heath Shaw – 50 games
