Last week was not the first time the Swans have spoiled a Collingwood flag unfurling. In 1958, the Magpies won a famous premiership, but in round one the next year, South Melbourne beat them at Victoria Park and captain-coach Ron Clegg was so excited he ordered 20-year-old Bob Skilton to pull down the newly raised pennant. And he did.
“You’ve got to be able to put it behind you. It’s a lovely memory, but you’ve got to get yourself into the present,” he said. Nathan Buckley said their all-of-ground defence had loosened, exposing the back six. The stats bear this out: GWS and Sydney both kicked a disproportionate number of easy goals against the Pies.Former captain Peter Moore , the father of current captain Darcy Moore, takes part in the round two 2024 celebrations to mark the club’s 2023 premiership.“He’s been an underrated loss. He draws the ball really well,” Brown said.