A Yank on the Footy looks at the Big Freeze, and the Magpies/Demons matchup from King's Birthday Monday.
Show Notes: Collingwood Magpies vs. Melbourne Demons (Round 13)
Episode Description:In this episode of A Yank on the Footy, we review the highly anticipated Round 13 King's Birthday epic between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the MCG. Momentum was volatile all afternoon, but the Demons managed to keep their home fortress unbreached, defeating the Pies 12.11 (83) to 11.9 (75).
Key Takeaways: The Big Freeze 12: The MCG was packed out as the two old rivals faced off in celebration of the Big Freeze 12.
Mitch Podhajski's Incredible Debut: What a story! At 27 years old, Mitch Podhajski finally made his AFL debut after being selected by Collingwood with pick 17 in the mid-season draft. He even brought the heaving MCG down by kicking his maiden elite-level goal to give the Pies the lead late in the opening term.
A Game of Swings: Both sides were eager to move the ball through grid defenses by hand. We discuss how this strategy led to an entertaining and unpredictable mix of superb goals, baffling fumbles, and turnovers.
Upcoming Trip to Australia! Just a few weeks until I head down to Melbourne and Geelong for my first live footy experiences! If you have any must-visit spots or want to catch up while I'm in town exploring the local footy culture, let me know in the comments.
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