Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at its best, as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Andrew McGrath disagrees with the argument Collingwood has lost its ability to come from behind to win tight matches. Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath has rejected suggestions Collingwood has lost some of its late-match "aura" following a narrow loss to Gold Coast.
The result prompted Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown to question whether the sixth-placed Magpies had lost their "aura" and insist they had problems in their premiership defence. "They've been a great team for a long period of time and we're preparing for them at their absolute best. Although coach Brad Scott believes it is not an issue, Essendon is yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the top eight this season.
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