CTV> Steele Sidebottom speaks to CTV in the rooms after the 43 point win against Essendon CTV> Blake Caracella fronts the media after he coached the Magpies to a NAB Cup grand final berthSteele Sidebottom’s first game in black and white colours resulted in Collingwood defeating Essendon by 43 points to book a place in next week’s NAB Cup grand final.
The Magpies' first pick in the 2008 AFL National Draft spoke to CTV in the rooms after the team’s win.
“I suppose at the start I was nervous playing in front of the crowd but as the game went on it felt a bit more comfortable,” Sidebottom said after his impressive performance.
Sidebottom came off the bench early in the first quarter and was sent into centre square for his first run in the senior side.
“Before the game tonight I thought I was on the wing but I went straight into the middle. There were a few guys giving it to me but nothing too bad.”
The 19-year-old registered his first possession of the night with a looping 20 metre handball to Travis Cloke on was running hard on the boundary line.
“Of course I was nervous but to get that first possession out of the way is always good.”
The last time Sidebottom played at the Docklands was in last year’s TAC Cup grand final when he kicked 10 goals for the Murray Bushrangers. His impact for the Magpies on Friday night was equally as impressive, finishing the match with 19 disposals, seven marks and using the ball with 90% efficiency.
“I like playing here. It was good to be back.”
The young Magpie was all smiles after the match, the sheer thrill of pulling on the jumper and playing for the club was not lost on him.
“This is the biggest crowd I have played in front of. It’s just a buzz. I love it.”
