Review Geelong + Chris Scott make another Prelim at Ports expense

[Generalissimo]

I'm very confident the only change the MC will consider, unless forced, is Stewart in for somebody. That's also the way it should be.

Agreed, Has there been any word on Mullin's knee?

 

[So Cold]

Is there any chance they use Cam Guthrie as the sub?

 

[Cataholic]

Is there any chance they use Cam Guthrie as the sub?

Nooo!!!!

He's nowhere near match fit, and it showed against Southport.

 

[catsfootyfan89]

Nooo!!!!

He's nowhere near match fit, and it showed against Southport.

I didn't get any coverage on the VFL. That bad eh?

 

[Cataholic]

I didn't get any coverage on the VFL. That bad eh?

He wasn't terrible, but as cats_09 pointed out, there's a huge difference between being 'training track fit' and being 'match hardened'.

He'd blow up if we tried to run him through a final imo.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Is there any chance they use Cam Guthrie as the sub?

He can play a quarter but he cant run out the whole game.
But its too big a risk if somone gets concussed early and he has to play the full game.

We didnt play holmes in the GF because of the risk he might reinjure early and we would be left a man down, id not play guthrie for the same reason.

 

[So Cold]

Nooo!!!!

He's nowhere near match fit, and it showed against Southport.

Who do you think they’ll have as sub, stick with Tuohy?

 

[Cataholic]

Who do you think they’ll have as sub, stick with Tuohy?

Probably.

They'll want to retain as much run as they can I reckon.

 

[So Cold]

Probably.

They'll want to retain as much run as they can I reckon.

I’m still amazed at how this list has gotten to a home Prelim, unreal

 

[Cataholic]

I’m still amazed at how this list has gotten to a home Prelim, unreal

Like Pure_Ownage and others have been saying, it's a real Bradbury season/flag this year.

Sides are stumbling to the GF, and Hawks aside, no-one has been carrying consistent form. Results have been all over the shop.

It really is going to be a matter of who gets it right on the big day.

That said, we've stumbled and crawled much further than most of us thought. Because of that, we're in with a chance.

It's all we can ask.

Now it's a matter of holding the form we brought against PA through a 'bye' and hitting the ground running in the next game.

That's a trick in itself. A week off is a double-edged sword.

Exciting times ahead.

 

[iameviljez]

Who do you think they’ll have as sub, stick with Tuohy?

Tuohy is the perfect sub player, because he can play in all three areas of the ground.

The only other change they might swing (apart from Stewart for Mullin) would be SdK in, most likely for Bews.

 

[Generalissimo]

Tuohy is the perfect sub player, because he can play in all three areas of the ground.

I reckon Mitch Knevitt might have put his hand up strongly for the sub role too. Also very versatile, and played a blinder yesterday.

 

[iameviljez]

I reckon Mitch Knevitt might have put his hand up strongly for the sub role too. Also very versatile, and played a blinder yesterday.

Bit late, though. Not going to push Reg (or anyone else) out of the side.

 

[Cataholic]

I reckon Mitch Knevitt might have put his hand up strongly for the sub role too. Also very versatile, and played a blinder yesterday.

Not sure they'll have enough confidence in him to bring that in a final.

Yes, he played well, but he has struggled to take that next step so far.

I'm not saying he won't ultimately make it - I just don't think they'll believe the time and occasion is right for him.

 

[Generalissimo]

Bit late, though. Not going to push Reg (or anyone else) out of the side.

Yes, most likely. It's still nice to have an in-form genuine utility in reserve though, in case someone hurts himself on the training track.

 

[Scottland2007]

Sportsbet Sydney 4.00, Cats 4.20

Our next game is at the MCG as is the grand final….. how are we not favourites?

 

[Scottland2007]

Ooops!!!

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[cats_09]

I reckon Mitch Knevitt might have put his hand up strongly for the sub role too. Also very versatile, and played a blinder yesterday.

After yesterday he's definitely earned a spot on the emergency list (most likely for the concussed Rohan), but hard to see him getting a spot in the final 23 without an injury or two

But absolutely loved how he stood up yesterday and lifted with the pressure of the game - pity that a few senior teammates weren't able to lift with him

 

[cats_09]

Our next game is at the MCG as is the grand final….. how are we not favourites?

Our next game at the MCG is the prelim final - unless I'm missing something

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Mitch Knevitt was on absolute fire in the final today. 150 rating, 39 disposals, 13 clearances, 10 tackles. By far the best player on the ground. Geelong lost with some terrible kicking for goal. Tom Hawkins kicked 1 goal 3. Cam Guthrie was solid. Wylie Buzza kicked 3 goals for Southport!

He can be a player, we just need to find the role at senior level that suits him

 

[Munich]

Our next game is at the MCG as is the grand final….. how are we not favourites?

Sort of agree, though Syd have been top all year so they prob deserve the favourites tag.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

He can be a player, we just need to find the role at senior level that suits him

Inside mid for sure, once danger retires/moves more to the forward line.

 

[Pollywaffle]

Our next game at the MCG is the prelim final - unless I'm missing something

Maybe a comma or a full stop would have helped the OP

 

[Munich]

Maybe a comma or a full stop would have helped the OP

Doesn't need a comma or full stop. As is was perfectly fine to use.

I suspect some people confused as for and.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Correct. Kid hasn't been the same since he got his face caved in. Expecting him to come into a prelim and bring his best, when he hasn't brought his best in years, is the wrong move. I think he needs another season to shake off the cobwebs and find his footing again.
I'm feeling the same way about Hawkins. We haven't seen decent footy from him in a long time. The forward line is currently in perfect synergy. It seems bizarre to say, but I don't think we need Hawkins in the team.

The new batch of kids are the reason we're in this now. Neale deserves his spot. Mannagh deserves his spot. Humphries deserves his spot.

I hope sentimentality doesn't root our season. We can win this thing.

I love that Hawkins came back for a game. Just giving our kids the opportunity to have played a game with him is a career highlight for many of them