Game Day 2nd Semi Final - Geelong vs GWS

[Heckler]

A change in Mood

Last week we were left Shocked, Stressed then Depressed
We were Anticipating Action, Excitement and Elation
Instead we watched a Horror show full of Anger and Frustration.
Today is a fresh start that brings a complete Mystery
All we have to go by is 3 new characters to change history
We have lost Predictability, replaced by Relief
Dour and Mellow were omitted for Hope and Belief
Waiting in Uncertain Anticipation all week
Gone was the usual Calm and Confidence, feeling Bleak.
Troubled over Age and Injury, Travel and Venue
The backline remains a source of Angst and Frustration
Wondered if the loss was Form or an Aberration.
Logic tells me to Relax, Trust that problems have seen address
Don’t compare Last Week but Last Time we played GWS
Stewart is out but Duncan, Cameron, Smith, Miers, Henderson and Atkin' - IN
Further, That game followed a huge win over the Tigers, I recall.
My Optimism is restored... Filled with Great Expectations and all
The Cats will be in a different mood tonight.
Don’t mind a Thriller and Suspense as long as ends in Delight

edited to add some rhyme

 

[BotsMaster]

Geelong will win tonight comfortably.

 

[James1970]

If the rumours are true, then to Dahl...you could have done better, but I don't mind, sure, you just kinda wasted our precious time, but don't think twice, it's all right.

 

[STPer18]

Air traffic control setting a collision path with Haynes and Taylor all night. Also get the sense that this is going to be a real Danger game. 30&3!

 

[Grimoz]

Fair to say im bloody nervous about this game, we have some good ins and Green is out but bloody hell start well and dont be 5 goals down at quarter time!!!

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Air traffic control setting a collision path with Haynes and Taylor all night. Also get the sense that this is going to be a real Danger game. 30&3!

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Is that 30 dropped marks and 3 injured teammates?

 

[Down at K Park]

Is that 30 dropped marks and 3 injured teammates?

I was going to say something similar. He's more likely to smash a teammate, or get in his way of what could have been an easy mark. Needs to be much smarter with how he goes about it.

 

[cats_09]

Is that 30 dropped marks and 3 injured teammates?

I was going to say something similar. He's more likely to smash a teammate, or get in his way of what could have been an easy mark. Needs to be much smarter with how he goes about it.

To clear my confusion, are we talking about Dangerfield or Ratugolea in regards to the above?

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

To clear my confusion, are we talking about Dangerfield or Ratugolea in regards to the above?

Sav

 

[STPer18]

Is that 30 dropped marks and 3 injured teammates?

I was referring to Dangerfield with that remark. If Esava gets 30&3 I'll fly to Perth myself and give him a kiss on the mouth.

 

[cats_09]

Sav

Cool

I thought that's who you both were referring to and I agree with the assessments by you both

I think STP was referring to Dangerfield though - wouldn't put it past Dangerfield to have those numbers tonight

 

[Isaac Norm Smith]

A change in Mood

Last week we were left Shocked, Stressed then Depressed
We were Anticipating Action and Excitement with a Happy ending
Instead we watched a Horror show full of Frustration and Anger.
Today is a fresh start that brings a complete Mystery
All we have to go by is a small change in characters
We have lost Predictability, replaced by Relief
Dour and Mellow were omitted for Hope and Potential
Waiting in Uncertain Anticipation all week
Gone was the usual Calm and Confidence
Troubled over Age and Injury, Travel and Venue
The backline remains a source of frustration
Wondered if the loss was an aberration or form
Logic tells me to Relax, Trust that problems have been addressed
Don’t compare Last Week but Last Time we played the Giants
Stewart is out but Duncan, Cameron, Smith, Miers, Henderson and Atkins - IN
Further that game followed a huge win over the Tigers.
The Cats will be in a different mood tonight.
My Optimism is restored... Filled with Great Expectations
Don’t mind a Thriller and Suspense as long as there is a Happy ending

I really like your positive posts. We're in a Semi Final - there are 12 clubs that aren't, I'm excited and hopeful too. Lets try and enjoy it, however long we last.

 

[cats_09]

For our radio listeners

 

[StonedCat]

I really really really want to come back here next week for another Game Day forum, just so I can say 'GO CATS !!'

That is all

 

[standupand]

Anyone got suspicions of any late changes this evening?

 

[Grimoz]

We better bloody lay some forward 50 tackles tonight otherwise it will be the same rebound 50 it has been the past few weeks, way too many easy passages out, need to make them panic a little rather than them waltzing it out and goaling at the other end.

 

[Vdubs]

Family is primed , scarves are hanging ready to go , tickets stored in the i phone , South Melbourne Dim Sims at the ground(WTF?) , leaving work early to catch the 4.30 train
Most importantly my daughter who has a 100% success rate when attending Cats games is sitting next to me
Thinking of those in lockdown , good luck to all , will be barracking bloody loud - will probably bust a foofer valve......

Get her tickets for next the 2 weeks too please...

 

[Kitcat]

For our radio listeners

Tom Stewart was seen yesterday afternoon on a Perth beach. He was waiting for the Fremantle Doctor. Sorry. Game Day nerves.

 

[cats_09]

We better bloody lay some forward 50 tackles tonight otherwise it will be the same rebound 50 it has been the past few weeks, way too many easy passages out, need to make them panic a little rather than them waltzing it out and goaling at the other end.

Who's going to lay those tackles?

Maybe Rohan will be playing smaller rather than taller and be the menacing tackling option

 

[Grimoz]

Who's going to lay those tackles?

Maybe Rohan will be playing smaller rather than taller and be the menacing tackling option

Id like to see Close actually put some pressure on, and Cameron isnt slow, surely he can do it too.

 

[Grimoz]

Does anyone think that Scott would have given Guthrie a rocket after his performance last week, if he didnt he bloody should have, was woeful, needs to make up for it tonight and stop running on the spot trying to get his GPS up, 50m gained when he averages 260 is a joke and if he isnt injured shouldn't be happening, especially in finals.

 

[Grimoz]

Who's going to lay those tackles?

Maybe Rohan will be playing smaller rather than taller and be the menacing tackling option

Id sacrifice Rohans prelim spot if it meant he got the angry pills out and whacked in hard.

 

[Pavlovs Cat]

Wow, if you cancel Stewart out with Cameron in terms of talent/value to the team, you get:

Duncan in for Higgins
I. Smith in for Clark
Miers in for Dahl
Holmes in for Narkle
Atkins in for Zuthrie
Hendo in for Kreuger

+ Danger, Rohan and Tuohy for (hopefully) a full match. Serious differences there

If the Hendo of last week turns up I'd rather we play Sonia.

 

[Grimoz]

If the Hendo of last week turns up I'd rather we play Sonia.

If Hendo of last week turns up I turn the TV off

 

[BORIS332]

Picking up @fpm84’s post from the preview, if we can’t win comfortably with these changes (as well as no Greene) there’s something quite wrong.

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GWS

IN: Coniglio, Hill, Hogan, Hopper, Kelly, Lloyd, Mumford, Stone.
OUT: Briggs, Brown, Buntine, Daniels, Greene, O'Halloran, Peatling, Riccardi, Shipley.