The pies have stormed all over Fremantle in the final quarter to secure victory in their opening match of the 2008 season. Collingwood didn't always have it their own way and Fremantle were galant in the first 3 quarters, often leading, but fell away in the last.
It's not a surprise for most tipsters that the pies got over the line in what was a hard tackling and entertaining match. The pies appear to have picked up a couple of promising youngsters and were to pacy for their opponents. Freo put in for most of the game but showed they just lack that class still, to become a real contender in 2008. Fantasy coaches who have secured Rocca were well rewarded with a 6 goal return from the big man. Including a bonus 8 points as a last quarter Rocca goal obviously hit the post but seemed to go unnoticed by all officials. Dubious umpiring from two of the games worst umpires sometimes marred what otherwise was an exciting match. Bad news for Pie forward Rusling who seems to have again seriously injured his shoulder and may be out for some time.