Autopsy AFL 2024 Preliminary Final - Cats v Lions Sat Sept 21st 5:15pm EST (MCG)

[PhatBoy]

I find that a bit hard to believe

I’m disappointed, any team’s fans are when they lose, but I’m not going to tear my hair out over it. We were never expected to get this far, we gave it a great crack, and were beaten by a better side, and dozens of neutrals seem to be celebrating like their own teams have just won a flag

 

[mikey127]

Given Brisbanes appalling MCG record, if Geelong lose this it’ll be the biggest finals choke since Port Adelaide 2002-2003.

Last 4 games at the MCG = 1 point loss, 22 point win, 4 point loss, 1 point loss. Hardly appalling.

That said head say Geelong

 

[Del225438]

Brissy's finals form is shakey. How they came back from 44 pts astounds me. Cats could be up for a down game also but thinking as it is in Melbourne they'll have the GF berth done and dusted.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

If Linc was available he probably cones in but not a 100% guarantee. Kai Lohman has effectively taken his spot and had a great year.

Yeah I just still miss linc. Bummed that he didn't become a premiership player last year

 

[Cyclops]

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That was a nightmare. We played like slugs, Mumford repeatedly punched and gouged Grundys face, it was a game where the umps were against us but we contrived to lose it on our own lack of merit.

 

[dean33]

Has a team ever lost 3 preliminary finals to the same team over a 5 yr stretch?

 

[Delisted]

Good morning my Geelong faithful, how are we feeling? Big game today. Go Victoria

 

[Seeds]

It's a disgrace this game isn't in Geelong.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Congrats Geelong on the 2024 Premiership.

Just turn up.

 

[Delisted]

It's a disgrace this game isn't in Geelong.

100 % I as a Geelong enjoyer think it's disgusting.

 

[Seeds]

Good to hear Hawks supporters are following us tonight as they head up to the snowfields.

Hope you can get some decent skiing this late in the season. Say hi to dee's supporters for us.

 

[Puddy]

Geelong will get favourable officiating.
VFL desperate for a Victorian team in the GF

 

[Seeds]

Think brisbane are a big show tonight if they are on early.

Holmes has been ill.

Hearing the King situation was more serious and dramatic than has been revealed in the media so far.

Its been a long time since the Cats last game and the cats are young and have a lot of inexperienced players.

If it wasn't for the fact this is my team then money would be on lions. Doesn't mean I think they win. Means the odds don't reflect the likelihood of them winning.

 

[_Mike_]

Yep, Lions are not without a chance tonight. Could be a close game

 

[dean33]

Think brisbane are a big show tonight if they are on early.

Holmes has been ill.

Hearing the King situation was more serious and dramatic than has been revealed in the media so far.

Its been a long time since the Cats last game and the cats are young and have a lot of inexperienced players.

Geez throwing out the excuses before the ball is even bounced? Cats cherry ripe against a team who haven’t beaten them in Victoria for 20 years, let alone the team they’ve trounced in 2 recent prelims.

 

[MisterMarcus]

You know you can just bump the ones already there

Richmond and Hawthorn will have already done that in the first mill-second after the siren, if we lose....

 

[MisterMarcus]

I love how opposition fans are desperately going the mozz.....whereas almost every Geelong fan is "Nobody even expected us to get close to the 8, this is already a major over-achievement on everyone's expectations for 2024"

 

[Munich]

I love how opposition fans are desperately going the mozz.....whereas almost every Geelong fan is "Nobody even expected us to get close to the 8, this is already a major over-achievement on everyone's expectations for 2024"

They're utterly beside themselves we're here again.

It's funny to see.

 

[Dudoro]

Cats by 24

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Brisbane are pea hearts. Can't travel. Hate Melbourne.

Such a ****ing waste of a prelim.

 

[Delisted]

Good to hear Hawks supporters are following us tonight as they head up to the snowfields.

Hope you can get some decent skiing this late in the season. Say hi to dee's supporters for us.

Aww don't be like that fam. Don't be cranky. Let's focus on the game. Go cats!

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Richmond and Hawthorn will have already done that in the first mill-second after the siren, if we lose....

If less than 3 new threads are started I'll take it as a season failed

 

[Seeds]

Geez throwing out the excuses before the ball is even bounced? Cats cherry ripe against a team who haven’t beaten them in Victoria for 20 years, let alone the team they’ve trounced in 2 recent prelims.

Lol. Its not excuses. Its reasons why i think one team is a better shot then everyone thinks they are. Geelongs had an amazing season regardless of what happens tonight. Dont need excuses if you finish 3rd in a season everyone expected you not to make finals.

And its quite silly to think form in previous seasons let alone ten years ago is relevant for anything.

 

[Wojcinski]

I love how opposition fans are desperately going the mozz.....whereas almost every Geelong fan is "Nobody even expected us to get close to the 8, this is already a major over-achievement on everyone's expectations for 2024"

Pre-season Cats were 12th in line for the flag with the bookies, before the finals began 7th highest odds, only ahead of Carlton

Now apparently its our flag to lose and all the pressure is on us.

 

[PerthBoy86]

I was thinking Geelong all week but now it's come to gameday I have a feeling the Lions might get up.

 

[Delisted]

S.Neale will kick 5 today. Cats by 47.