Review Cats beat Lions by 10 points.

[Pure_Ownage]

First - congrats to Rich on 250 games, he's one of those players we'd all love to have in our team

But as Daz said, some wins aren't pretty and that was the case tonight

We knew earlier in the week that we'd be missing our captain, in a late change that surprised no one Ratugolea missed, but it was only late this afternoon we found out our general in defence would also be missing

Those forced changes saw mixed results for the players who not just took their spot in the 22 but also the switches that were made across the field

- Henry stepped up as the defensive general in waiting. He was given a difficult task tonight with being asked to play tall, but it's one he grabbed with both hands as he stepped up to the challenge

- Blicavs returned to a role we've long seen him play over recent years, that as ruck support to Stanley & playing further to the ground. While it hasn't been a poor start to the season for Blitz, he played his best match for the season with the freedom allowed when shifted out of defence

With his performance tonight, it yet again raises the question our ideal #2 or support ruck is anyway already in the 22 with Blicavs, and if instead our focus should be in finding a KPD

So not pretty, but we take the 4 points & turn our focus to Easter Monday

Blitz is our best 2nd ruck (miles ahead of sav) but we also need him in defence. Pity hendo isnt still on the list we need a kpd.

 

[kickazz]

Narkle's injury didn't look good though. A real shame as we need midfield depth and I was keen to see him improve this year.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

You're fu**in kidding me. That's the rugby - no idea - convert.

Another example. Frothing that we beat a top 8 side.

Geelong and Umpires: Time for a Royal Commission?

Just making this thread since I haven’t seen Lavender Bushranger make one yet.

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[Chinacats]

Excellent game from Blicavs. He had a real crack (8 tackles) and played like a player who had confidence but was also aware of his limitations.

yes , but pushing forward is not the best option when it comes to goal kicking. Just can't kick for goal.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

Narkle's injury didn't look good though. A real shame as we need midfield depth and I was keen to see him improve this year.

Cooper S to debut v the Hawks

 

[YOTC]

Went to the foxfooty postgame.

They talked a little bit about the free kick but Browny said even as a big Brisbane fan that they didn't deserve to win. Reiwoldt praising us saying how complete we played and the scoreline doesn't reflect that.

Much less hyperbole.

 

[OddYears]

I love to see defenders back themselves to take the mark, and not instinctively spoil. De Koning backed himself a couple of times and it was a very promising sign

Spot on. I think the only time he didn’t go for the grab was in the last quarter when he was absolutely stuffed from a contest and run back and just nailed it out of bounds.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

catempire if you pull the trigger on a toast for Dek.
Will take no issues with that one.

 

[kickazz]

Just can't get over how completely different our game plan is this year. It's almost opposite.

 

[thecatattack]

Absolutely dominated them but people will focus on umpires.

Just how it is

 

[Chinacats]

One of the commentators said we were ranked 18 in pressure in the first 3 rounds. Well I thought we met the standard required in this game. Fagan knows it too! Has repeatedly said cats have owned them in the contest and physical stakes, Again tonight!

 

[vegemite]

Also thought Narkle was just okay in the first half and lacked intensity, but thought he was very good in the third and really should have had 2 goals. Hope he pulls up okay.

Narkle knows how to get to the right spots and get to the footy but when he gets it, unfortunately it’s turnover city. I think he’s lost confidence and that’s it. He’s capable. Hope he recovers quickly because while I was cursing all night at him, he can play if he finds that confidence

 

[foxdog50]

Dahlhaus was great in the last quarter. He plays his best when the game gets scrappy and a bit ragged at the end.

Won’t be going out of the side anytime soon.

Thats why he should be played as a sub specialist

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

You must have watched another Kolo

Same one. You have low standards.

 

[krided]

Geelongs MVP

 

[ctravm]

Interesting that we weren't burnt by any of Fort, Cockatoo or McCarthy. Fort was ok, the other 2 quiet. List management not all bad.

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[strauchnyy]

SDK - we’ve found our next superstar. I’m convinced he’ll be a top 2 key defender in the AFL in 3 yrs.

Close would be leading our bnf. Would not be surprised if he made AA this year

Hawkins + Cameron combo have so much synergy. If they are fit and in form in September it can actually give us a shot

Holmes reminds me of a previous no. 9 with his appetite for the contest and clean ground level skills

 

[DangerHere]

Great win enjoyed being at the game except for the two drunken (Lions) idiots in front (in an alcohol free bay in the players stand).

It seems the security presence is less this year

 

[cats_09]

I didnt think it was that ugly either. Cats had the want and hunt. They certainly won the eye test. Dominant second half just couldn't get the connectivity happening in that third.

Does our goal kicking efforts count as ugly?

Loved our effort tonight, and we showed that maybe we have slightly more depth than some would give us credit for - just wish we were cleaner in front of goal and didn't leave it until late to secure the 4 points

 

[xtatik222k]

Watching the replay is making me realise why you can't afford week-in-week-out non contributors like Sav. I like the guy and really want it to work for him, but with the talent coming in, he's on borrowed time if he can't start contributing in games.

 

[Chinacats]

Neale 30, O;Connor 22. I didn't think Neale was that effective to be honest. Quite a few nothing possessions. It was worth the tag I think.

 

[#cats2021]

Neale 30, O;Connor 22. I didn't think Neal was that effective to be honest. Quite a few nothing possessions. It was worth the tag I think.

I think O'Connor was very good tonight. Loves the physical stuff. Haven't been as high on him as some others in the past but he has a future.

 

[OddYears]

Neale 30, O;Connor 22. I didn't think Neale was that effective to be honest. Quite a few nothing possessions. It was worth the tag I think.

Def worth it. Once Neale starts getting the shits his possessions are worthless

 

[St Francis of Kardinia]

Miers was very good in the last 1/4. After some ordinary contributions earlier on, he stepped up.

He did some good things and I don’t like targeting Geelong players but it is factual that he backs out of 3-4 contests a game at least - not in my team once everyone is back - it’s the afl you have to be willing to go when it’s your turn


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[xtatik222k]

Just wish we were cleaner in front of goal and didn't leave it until late to secure the 4 points

Stengle's miss from 15 out directly in front was Matthew Richardson like. Pretty bad.

Neale 30, O;Connor 22. I didn't think Neale was that effective to be honest. Quite a few nothing possessions. It was worth the tag I think.

I think we need to invest in a hard tagger for the future until we have a top-tier competitive midfield again. It'll help cut down on the efficacy of midfields like Melbourne, Bulldogs, Brisbane, etc.