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Most stats point to the difference in class between the two sides. To win, Melbourne were always going to have to be at there absolute best.
Melbourne Vs. Collingwood.
Monday 8th June. 2.10pm. MCG.
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Robertson and Watts in the mix - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football ClubNUMBER one draft pick Jack Watts has again pushed his claims for a senior debut with Melbourne and veteran forward Russell Robertson has also impressed during Casey Scorpions win over Geelong in the VFL on Sunday. |
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Dees will fire for Queen and country - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football ClubMELBOURNE midfielder Brent Moloney says the Demons will settle for nothing less than a win against Collingwood in the Queen’s Birthday blockbuster on Monday week. |
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Watts set to make his debut - Official AFL Website of the Melbourne Football ClubLAST year's No.1 NAB AFL Draft pick Jack Watts will make his AFL debut for Melbourne on Monday, when the Demons host Collingwood at the MCG in the traditional Queen's Birthday encounter. |
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Jack Watts to debut | Herald SunBREAKING NEWS: JACK Watts will finally get a taste of AFL footy, playing for Melbourne against Collingwood on Monday. |
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Jack Watts to debut | Herald SunUPDATE 5.17pm: JACK Watts says he is confident he is prepared for playing on the big stage on Monday afternoon. |
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Rd 11 Selection: Watts and Robbo set for big stage - Official AFL Website of the MFCMelbourne’s forward line has been given a timely boost with the inclusion of Russell Robertson and Jack Watts for Monday afternoon’s blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG. 
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Medhurst no certainty - AFL.com.auCOLLINGWOOD'S Paul Medhurst is no certainty to play in the Queen's Birthday clash against Melbourne despite being named in the squad on Thursday night.
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Dees over Queen’s Birthday hype - AFL.com.auTHE QUEEN'S Birthday game against Collingwood may be the biggest game on many Melbourne supporters' calendars, but Brock McLean says the Demons can't afford to fixate on the match if they are to move forward as a club. |
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Magpies to bolster attack - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/magpies-to-bolster-attack/2009/06/05/1243708628121.html
COLLINGWOOD hopes to significantly bolster its attack for Monday's Queen's Birthday clash, a match that Magpies coach Mick Malthouse says will be "a helluva fight".
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Dees to throw Watts straight into firing line | Herald SunGUN recruit Jack Watts is expected to be part of Melbourne's forward line for the opening bounce against Collingwood on Monday. |
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Demons ready for big stage - AFL - Sportal AustraliaIt may be the nearest thing to a final the Demons will experience this season but, according to Melbourne on-baller Brock McLean, Monday's traditional Queen's Birthday clash with Collingwood is no different to the 21 other matches the club will contest in 2009. |
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QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS TO THE DEMONS - Demonland ForumsCollingwood meet Melbourne at the MCG for the second time in 2009 on Queens Birthday. The Magpies are coming off the back of 2 consecutive wins, which is the first time the club has managed this in 2009. The Demons, on the other hand, have lost their last six but clearly had the toughest draw in this period of any other club and, despite sitting at the bottom of the ladder, are actually playing some respectable footy. |
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Watts gets chance to electrify against Pies - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/watts-gets-chance-to-electrify-against-pies/2009/06/07/1244313033464.html
COLLINGWOOD defender Harry O'Brien senses he is about to witness the start of a memorable career. |
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Stynes confident of Dees' breakthrough - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/stynes-confident-of-dees-breakthrough/2009/06/06/1244234424262.html
COLLINGWOOD will welcome back key forward Travis Cloke when it takes on Melbourne in the Queen's Birthday AFL blockbuster tomorrow at the MCG.
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Jurrah adds to the Dees' excitement - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/jurrah-adds-to-the-dees-excitement/2009/06/06/1244234424284.html
MELBOURNE unleashed another exciting prospect with speedy goalsneak Liam Jurrah combining with Neville Jetta to post four goals each in Casey Scorpions' 50-point win over the Werribee Tigers at Casey Fields yesterday. |
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Pies keep Dees guessing | Herald SunMELBOURNE assistant coach Sean Wellman says last week was busier than normal around the club.
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Medhurst misses out - AFL - Sportal AustraliaCollingwood forward Paul Medhurst has missed the cut for Monday's Queen's Birthday clash with Melbourne.
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Dick gets help from 'the boys' - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/dick-helped-by-the-boys/2009/06/08/1244313084935.html
BRAD Dick became uncharacteristically downcast last year when he was recovering from a knee reconstruction. He had found himself in a place he didn't enjoy — in Melbourne, not playing football for Collingwood.
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Demon diehards applaud their glimpse of the future - RFNews - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/demons-glimpse-of-the-future/2009/06/08/1244313084941.html
JACK Watts received two rounds of applause before he touched the football for the first time in the AFL yesterday. |
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Fraser a ruck with roving role - RFMatchReport - realfooty.com.auhttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfmatchreport/fraser-a-ruck-with-roving-role/2009/06/08/1244313084926.html
MELBOURNE showcased its No. 1 draft pick at the MCG yesterday. The Demons then convincingly made a case for why they will be asking for, and getting, two more Jack Watts types this year. Even then, unless their selections are named Ablett and Judd, holes will remain.
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Pounding leaves Bailey, Demons with a lot of work ahead of them - RFNewshttp://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/demons-have-lots-of-work-ahead/2009/06/08/1244313084914.html
AFTER Melbourne's heaviest loss of the season — a 66-point defeat by Collingwood — Dean Bailey's assessment was grim. "We're a long way away, we're a long way off, that's why we've won one game at the end of the day. That's where we are," the Demons coach said.
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Melbourne Demons a long way off, Colin Sylvia says | Herald SunMIDFIELDER Colin Sylvia apologised for Melbourne's embarrassing Queen's Birthday flop at the MCG yesterday. |
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Jumping Jack flash | Herald SunJACK Watts, football's newest gladiator, came, soared and conquered the hearts of Demon fans at the MCG coliseum yesterday. |
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Warlpiri wonder - RFNews - theage.com.auBig business is taking place at the MCG tomorrow night, and it's about much more than footy. |
