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Round 1: Collingwood v Adelaide, MCG (Home), Saturday 2:10 pm
History suggests Collingwood will have the upper hand in their first game of the season. Adelaide’s form towards the end of the 2008 season would concern the visitors. The Crows record at the MCG is a positive one over the last two years with three wins from five matches.
Recent Record: 3 wins, 1 loss WWLW
Round 2: Collingwood v Melbourne, MCG (Home), Saturday 2:10 pm
A team that managed only three wins and finished at the bottom of the ladder has a lot to prove in 2009 and will be a good test for the Magpies. Both sides generally put on a good contest regardless of where they sit on the ladder.
Recent record: 2 wins, 1 loss WWL
Round 3: Geelong v Collingwood, MCG (Away), Thursday 7:40 pm
Collingwood was the only team to beat the minor premiers during the season and a Thursday night encounter should produce a massive crowd. A great opportunity for the Magpies to gauge where their early form stands.
Recent record: 1 win, 2 losses WLL
Round 4: Brisbane v Collingwood, Gabba (Away), Friday 7:40 pm
The first interstate match for Collingwood will be played on Friday night. Last year the Magpies lost by two points on a Friday night in wet conditions at the Gabba.
Recent record: 1 win, 2 losses LLW
Round 5: Essendon, MCG (Away), Saturday 2:10 pm
Anzac Day is always a big clash between the rivals. The outcome will depend on what form Essendon bring to the competition in 2009 but supporters are guaranteed an intense contest.
Recent record: 3 wins, 1 loss LWWW
Round 6: North Melbourne, Etihad Stadium (Away), Friday 7:40 pm
First game at the newly renamed Etihad Stadium on Friday night against the Magpies’ bogey side of the competition.
Recent record: 1 win, 2 losses LLW
Round 7: St Kilda, Etihad Stadium (Home), Monday 7:20 pm
Only game against the Saints who saw their club champion retire at the end of the 2008 season. Magpies will want revenge against the team that knocked them out of the finals.
Recent record: 3 wins, 1 loss LWWW
Round 8: Carlton, MCG (Home), Sunday 2:10 pm
The Blues had the Magpies’ number last season with two wins. Collingwood will look to even the ledger on Sunday.
Recent record: 2 wins, 2 losses LLWW
Round 9: West Coast Eagles, Subiaco Oval (Away), Saturday 5:40 pm
The second interstate match of the season pits the Magpies against a side in rebuilding since the departure of Chris Judd and Ben Cousins. Will be a good test for Collingwood’s ruckmen against the best in the competition, Dean Cox.
Recent record: 2 wins, 1 loss WWL
Round 10: Port Adelaide, MCG (Home), Sunday 4:40 pm
The Magpie Army will have full control in the twilight match. The Port Adelaide midfield should push Collingwood’s to the limit.
Recent record: 1 win, 1 loss WL
Round 11: Melbourne, MCG (Away), Monday 2:10 pm
The Queen’s Birthday game is always a grand affair. The Magpies will know what to expect from the Demons after playing them in round two.
Round 12: Sydney Swans, ANZ Stadium (Away), Saturday 7:10 pm
Collingwood has a strong record against Sydney with four wins from their last four encounters. Both teams will be fresh after having the week off from the split round.
Recent Record: 4 wins, 0 losses WWWW
Round 13: Fremantle, MCG (Home), Saturday 2:10 pm
An opponent the Magpies rarely face, a massive advantage to play at the MCG. Rocca has kicked 11 goals in their last two encounters.
Recent record: 2 wins, 0 losses WW
Round 14: Essendon, MCG (Home), Friday 7:40 pm
Capacity will hit the maximum in the second encounter of the season for the two sides.
Round 15: Western Bulldogs, Eithad Stadium (Away), Friday 7:40 pm
The Pies will have to play in their second straight Friday night game against the Dogs.
Recent record: 0 wins, 2 losses LL
Round 16: Hawthorn, MCG (Home), Saturday 7:10 pm
A Saturday night game against the 2008 premiership side will be a true assessment of where the Magpies sit ahead of the finals.
Recent record: 0 wins, 3 losses LLL
Round 17: Carlton, MCG (Away), Friday 7:40 pm
A six day break could prove a challenge for the Magpies considering the Friday night stage.
Round 18: Brisbane Lions, MCG (Home) Saturday 7:10 pm
The match will be the Lions second game of the season at the MCG. A big advantage for the Magpies.
Round 19: Adelaide, AAMI (Away) Saturday 7:10 pm
The final interstate trip for Collingwood before the finals.
Round 20: Richmond, MCG (Away) Saturday 2:10 pm
The only match of the season between the two big clubs. Outcome could hinge on where the Tigers are placed on the ladder.
Recent record: 2 wins, 1 loss WLW
Round 21: Sydney Swans, MCG (Home) Sunday 2:10 pm
The Swans will play their third MCG game of the season. Home ground could prove the match winner.
Round 22: Western Bulldogs, Eithad Stadium (Home) Sunday 4:40 pm
The Magpies will close out the final game of the regular season against the Dogs. Should have a fair idea of how the game will pan out considering the sides only played less than two months ago.
