Collingwood Magpies vs GWS Giants, Beau McCreery interview, pressure, crowd, meeting with Craig McRae, profile

The black and white army is often dubbed an extra player in Collingwood home games, but it’s true for Beau McCreery more than most.

While the 22-year-old will rarely venture into the teens for disposals, he regularly features among the tackle leaders.

All of the Collingwood playing group laud their fanbase for their extraordinary volume of support, but for McCreery it means the world.

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“Obviously playing forward it helps, but the little acts I’m probably known for, that gets them up. I appreciate that so much,” McCreery told foxfooty.com.au this week.

“It’s the one thing I’m probably the best at, my tackling and my pressure and they appreciate it so much, which I…