Could last week have just been a warmup for the cats to break the AFL scoring record this week?

[Slappper]

Wow wee

Predict the score

40.25 (265)

 

[Tas]

Our 66 point loss there doesn't look so bad now.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

45.29.299

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

took us a few to get going but if we keep it up could be close to it...

 

[Roadie]

I think we'll drop off in the second half a bit, not expecting 200+ again.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

If the Gold Coast continue to tire then they will go close. I get the feeling after last week Geelong might take the foot of the pedal in the 4th quarter.

 

[Willo_]

I think its a matter of if we keep our foot down or not....
If we do then I think its a genuine chance to go..we had only kicked 3 goals half way into the 1st... and have kicked about 15 in the quarter and a half since so on track

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

I think we'll drop off in the second half a bit, not expecting 200+ again.

Nope. They won't let them off like they did Melbourne last week

 

[Tas]

I think we'll drop off in the second half a bit, not expecting 200+ again.

Still 25% behind Collingwood's percentage, I am guessing Geelong will try and kick as big a score as possible. A score of 230 vs 30 would bring the percentage difference back to 11%. Brings top spot within reach and probably an easier first final.

 

[Marklar_33]

Wow wee

Predict the score

40.25 (265)

22 more behinds is a stretch from a side who has kicked 14 in 6 quarters (out of 69 shots, no less )

Maybe everyone was a bit harsh on Dean Bailey

 

[Jobe Watson]

Pretty poor fixturing by the AFL, throwing their new multi-million dollar investment to the wolves.

 

[Willo_]

Pretty poor fixturing by the AFL, throwing their new multi-million dollar investment to the wolves.

So they were just never going to play Geelong at Geelong?

Always was going to be a game there with the Ablett thing

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Won't happen, its 96 points with 5 left in the 3rd qtr

 

[Alberton Oval]

no chance

 

[Jobe Watson]

So they were just never going to play Geelong at Geelong?

Always was going to be a game there with the Ablett thing

...sorry, what? I was distracted by your avatar.


Nah but seriously, I think the AFL (would have) lost more than they gained from this match. The Ablett linked would have gained them some more viewers, maybe a capacity crowd at Skilled. But I'm sure if Geelong had beat GC by 240 points (which won't happen), it would have caused more harm than good. Although I suppose any publicity is good publicity.

 

[Hawthorn United]

...sorry, what? I was distracted by your avatar.


Nah but seriously, I think the AFL (would have) lost more than they gained from this match. The Ablett linked would have gained them some more viewers, maybe a capacity crowd at Skilled. But I'm sure if Geelong had beat GC by 240 points (which won't happen), it would have caused more harm than good. Although I suppose any publicity is good publicity.

Not true. Look at how Melbourne's week is going.

 

[Tas]

Disappointing 3rd quarter.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Unfortunately they only kicked 29.14

 

[Illinois Nazi]

Unfortunately they only kicked 29.14

Failures.

 

[Alberton Oval]

disgraceful geelong

 

[Forward Press]

Sack the coach.

I guess the pertinent question now (and it has been for a few weeks now) is whether Geelong can stop Collingwood's tilt at back-to-back flags. I think the other sides have no realistic chance at a flag this year.

 

[Mantastic]

Surely the first ever back to back 150+ wins?

Never thought I'd have to ask that question.