Collingwood to take on Geelong in NAB Cup Grand Final

Posted Mar 9, 2009 - 14:07 PM

Collingwood and Geelong are set for a tough battle this Friday night when they come face to face in the NAB Cup Grand final.

With both teams resting several quality players during the pre-season competition, they are both expected to field strong sides for the grand final.

The Magpies had an easy win over the Bombers in the first semi final by 43 points, 116- 73. Anthony, Bryan, Goldsack, Davis, Didak, Cox and Sidebottom were all in the best for the Pies, with Anthony kicking 7 goals.

Geelong shook off a young Carlton side to also advance into the grand final this Friday night. Geelong won by 17 points 84-67. Geelong’s best were Taylor, Chapman, Hunt, Ling, Kelly, D. Johnson and Ottens.