Collingwood v Melbourne Preview, MCG

Melbourne seriously need a response after they were embarrassed by Fremantle in Alice
Springs. The criticism has come in from all corners, including from former Demons coach
Paul Roos and club legend Garry Lyon. The effort was below AFL standard against the
Dockers in a barely-believable turn of events. Collingwood might be smashed by injury, but
the players the Magpies bring in always give their all. Melbourne won the King’s Birthday
clash last year, but they were in far better form 12 months ago. The pressure will pile up on
coach Simon Goodwin if Melbourne can’t deliver a better performance.

TIP: Collingwood by 4 points, Clayton Oliver to have 20 or more possessions