Collingwood are all set to lose 3 in their govern six scorers in a single crash for this weekend’s strike towards West Coast – however there’s nonetheless plethora of firepower to be on prime alert for.
That’s the overview of Tom Cole, who will aid top an Eagles defence this is taking a look to put the rules for an disenchanted win over the reigning premiers at Surprise Stadium on Sunday.
The Pies have persisted a brutal aftermath following their remarkable victory over Carlton terminating Friday evening, with equal-leading goalkicker Brody Mihocek dominated out with a hamstring factor to fasten Beau McCreery (concussion) and Lachie Schultz (postponed) as casualties from that recreation.
However Cole warned towards underestimating the residue of the squad as Collingwood glance to proceed development again towards govern method later a gradual begin to the season.
“I’m glad Beau McCreery’s not playing – he’s one of the fastest humans I’ve ever played on, so that’s nice,” Cole mentioned on SEN.
“But they’ve got a pretty potent forward line. Bobby Hill, Jamie Elliott… it’s not going to be an easy task, whoever I’m on.”
Cole reserved proclaim for the have an effect on of Jeremy McGovern in marshalling West Coast’s backline, with the four-time All-Australian’s go back to complete condition coinciding with a vastly-improved defensive attempt.
McGovern is about to play games his 9th consecutive recreation to begin the season this weekend, marking the longest streak he’s strung in combination in a marketing campaign since his most up-to-date All-Australian presen in 2019.
“We all walk a bit taller when Gov’s out on the field playing, and TB (Tom Barrass) as well,” Cole mentioned.
“They set up our play behind the ball, they don’t often get beaten, they mark a lot or bring it to the ground for us to try and clean up.
“I’m not surprised by the way Gov’s been playing.
“His body’s let him down the past couple of years, but he’s put in a mountain of work over the off-season and he’s probably in the best nick of his career.
“It’s good to see him back at his best and playing with confidence.”
The Eagles are $7 outsiders as they appear to duplicate their disenchanted win over Collingwood on the identical venue from two years in the past.
