Adelaide's Josh Rachele ready for MCG redemption against Collingwood
Adelaide Crows forward Josh Rachele is determined to turn the tide when they face Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday.
Rachele, who has played at the MCG twice before, said he was excited about the venue, despite the more than 70,000 Collingwood supporters expected to be there.
"I do love playing on the MCG," he said.
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Josh Rachele. AFL Photos via Getty Images
"I've got half my side that are Collingwood supporters in my family so they'll probably be booing against me so that'll be quite fun."
Rachele said the Crows had to "embrace" the fact that there would be many Pies supporters in the crowd.
"We're going to have to create our own energy."
The Crows had two narrow losses to Collingwood last season, with Rachele recording no goals and seven behinds.
Rachele says he's ready to combat the intense Collingwood pressure at the MCG, which includes the crowd. AFL Photos via Getty Images
"I had a few set shots where I think the pressure got to me, and you can really hear the crowd," he said.
"I wasn't doing my set shot routine as normal, that kinda got to my head, they're great learnings."
The Crows practised end-of-game scenarios in training this week.
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