Preview Geelong v Richmond 2020 Grand Final Sat Oct 24 @ Gabba

[cats_09]

How did I miss this?!

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So much so, that last week against the Lions he was also able to enjoy a more light-hearted moment as the cameras captured the defender listening in as Brisbane's forwards set up their plan in a huddle. Although he's unsure how successful that attempt was.

"I didn't hear a thing but I pretended like I did. That was just to annoy the forwards a small bit, but I didn't actually pick up anything. They noticed and they gave me a bit of a smack afterwards as well, so I felt that," he said."

Bit of the Stevie J's there!

Also, proposing the hashtag #DoingItForDingle

I know right - wondering when it happened as that's the first I've heard of it

 

[Spearman]

How did I miss this?!

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So much so, that last week against the Lions he was also able to enjoy a more light-hearted moment as the cameras captured the defender listening in as Brisbane's forwards set up their plan in a huddle. Although he's unsure how successful that attempt was.

"I didn't hear a thing but I pretended like I did. That was just to annoy the forwards a small bit, but I didn't actually pick up anything. They noticed and they gave me a bit of a smack afterwards as well, so I felt that," he said."

Bit of the Stevie J's there!

Also, proposing the hashtag #DoingItForDingle

I saw that, it was quick. Great insight into the guy's character.

 

[ChappyUK]

How did I miss this?!

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So much so, that last week against the Lions he was also able to enjoy a more light-hearted moment as the cameras captured the defender listening in as Brisbane's forwards set up their plan in a huddle. Although he's unsure how successful that attempt was.

"I didn't hear a thing but I pretended like I did. That was just to annoy the forwards a small bit, but I didn't actually pick up anything. They noticed and they gave me a bit of a smack afterwards as well, so I felt that," he said."

Bit of the Stevie J's there!

Also, proposing the hashtag #DoingItForDingle

Dingle is really ****ing lovely town. Love MOC more knowing he's from there.

#doitfordingle

 

[evolutionbaby]

I haven't read every post so there is a risk I maybe repeating a similiar.
A curve ball of GAJ starting in the middle for the first 10 mins with Danger forward.
Reason 1: Shock value.
Reason 2: The inherent instinct over 350+ games to find the ball under pressure.
Reason 3: The ability to take the best option accurately with it. i.e. find the right handball, find the right kick.

To me this game is about risk and reward.

 

[frggr]

I know right - wondering when it happened as that's the first I've heard of it

Might have to check the replay,!

 

[frggr]

If we win this, it's quite an outlier compared to other premierships - defence wise. Attack wise puts us more in the mid-2000s vein of attacking footy - that's nice to see

 

[frggr]

I haven't read every post so there is a risk I maybe repeating a similiar.
A curve ball of GAJ starting in the middle for the first 10 mins with Danger forward.
Reason 1: Shock value.
Reason 2: The inherent instinct over 350+ games to find the ball under pressure.
Reason 3: The ability to take the best option accurately with it. i.e. find the right handball, find the right kick.

To me this game is about risk and reward.

Don't think anyone would be surprised to see Danger start forward. Ablett would be a bit of a shock I suppose, but we'll see what happens. Would prefer having him on the outside delivering inside 50.

Richmond seem to get it and just bomb it forward from the center. It's going to be interesting!

 

[ChappyUK]

I haven't read every post so there is a risk I maybe repeating a similiar.
A curve ball of GAJ starting in the middle for the first 10 mins with Danger forward.
Reason 1: Shock value.
Reason 2: The inherent instinct over 350+ games to find the ball under pressure.
Reason 3: The ability to take the best option accurately with it. i.e. find the right handball, find the right kick.

To me this game is about risk and reward.

Only thing I don't want to see is Blitz starting on a wing.

 

[tomthabuddah1]

I’ve felt we’ve been beaten up at the ball and the man the last few games against Richmond - whose going to be our junk yard dog? I’d love to see 2E get dirty.

 

[Vivy]

I haven't read every post so there is a risk I maybe repeating a similiar.
A curve ball of GAJ starting in the middle for the first 10 mins with Danger forward.
Reason 1: Shock value.
Reason 2: The inherent instinct over 350+ games to find the ball under pressure.
Reason 3: The ability to take the best option accurately with it. i.e. find the right handball, find the right kick.

To me this game is about risk and reward.

I don't mind it. Centre bounces involve a fair bit of luck sometimes.
GAJ is a lucky player because he reads it so well so often. Wouldn't like him playing on ball past that, but I like the idea for the opening bounce

 

[CatRiot]

Looks like it will be dry weather, which is better for our style of play imho.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

My favourite Cats GF tradition!

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Is someone cutting onions in here? Russell Jackson's article on Gary

Cracking the code: How study took Gary Ablett Jr from talented footballer to AFL great

After almost two decades of remarkable football, Gary Ablett Jnr is set to play his final AFL game in Saturday's grand final. The Geelong hero conquered myriad pressures, as Russell Jackson explains.

www.abc.net.au

Brilliant read.

this part is despicable:


Much was written about Ablett's eventual campaign to return home to Geelong, but it can be summarised quickly: even if it meant giving up a seven-figure salary, Ablett wanted to leave; the Suns wouldn't let him. Only those involved know the full picture, but for his efforts putting Gold Coast on the football map, and his unimpeachable status as a football role model, Ablett was treated shabbily in his final two years.

At the end of the 2016 season, with Ablett contracted to the club for another year, his manager Liam Pickering flew to the Gold Coast and called a meeting with the Suns. Among the agenda items was Ablett's need to be closer to family as his sister Natasha's health spiralled. Ablett and Pickering didn't need to sit down to guess the answer: neither the coach nor the CEO of the Suns turned up, leaving underlings to brush off the club's greatest asset.

So, Ablett pulled on his boots and played out the remainder of his deal. Injuries permitted 14 games in 2017, as they had the season before. Sadly, a glittering career was petering out, and another trade week stalemate beckoned. In the final minutes, an impasse that would have resulted in Ablett's immediate retirement was finally overcome, and he was sent back to Geelong in exchange for draft picks.

A week before that deal was struck, Natasha Ablett lost her battle.


He put GCFC on the map, he was the one beaming light in that dump and they treat him with such disrespect as to send the underlings. **** the Suns

 

[ShaunWDT]

I haven't read every post so there is a risk I maybe repeating a similiar.
A curve ball of GAJ starting in the middle for the first 10 mins with Danger forward.
Reason 1: Shock value.
Reason 2: The inherent instinct over 350+ games to find the ball under pressure.
Reason 3: The ability to take the best option accurately with it. i.e. find the right handball, find the right kick.

To me this game is about risk and reward.

Really don't see us doing this, midfields flying and Ablett got exposed in there 12 months ago with a better fitness base behind him...

 

[Sparkle]

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My favourite Cats GF tradition!

Do you (or anyone) happen to know if the Father and Son still pop out of the tower at the top of the hour? If I have some errands to run I wouldn't mind going by for a look

 

[Moggy]

Apologies if already posted, but this is the best in-depth preview of the game going around. 52 minutes discussing the tactics, roles, match-ups and form. No fluff about destiny or narrative.
Thoroughly recommend it.
Really interesting discussion of Blicavs role, amongst a lot of other insight.

BONUS EPISODE | Pure Footy - Grand Final

Podcast Episode · The Herald Sun Footy Podcast · 20/10/2020 · 52m

podcasts.apple.com

 

[David the Cat]

If we win this, it's quite an outlier compared to other premierships - defence wise. Attack wise puts us more in the mid-2000s vein of attacking footy - that's nice to see

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This would bring a tear to catempire 's eye....

 

[manicpie]

Please, please go out and smash Richmond on Saturday, put the ****ers out of their misery

 

[Down at K Park]

Brilliant read.

this part is despicable:


Much was written about Ablett's eventual campaign to return home to Geelong, but it can be summarised quickly: even if it meant giving up a seven-figure salary, Ablett wanted to leave; the Suns wouldn't let him. Only those involved know the full picture, but for his efforts putting Gold Coast on the football map, and his unimpeachable status as a football role model, Ablett was treated shabbily in his final two years.

At the end of the 2016 season, with Ablett contracted to the club for another year, his manager Liam Pickering flew to the Gold Coast and called a meeting with the Suns. Among the agenda items was Ablett's need to be closer to family as his sister Natasha's health spiralled. Ablett and Pickering didn't need to sit down to guess the answer: neither the coach nor the CEO of the Suns turned up, leaving underlings to brush off the club's greatest asset.

So, Ablett pulled on his boots and played out the remainder of his deal. Injuries permitted 14 games in 2017, as they had the season before. Sadly, a glittering career was petering out, and another trade week stalemate beckoned. In the final minutes, an impasse that would have resulted in Ablett's immediate retirement was finally overcome, and he was sent back to Geelong in exchange for draft picks.

A week before that deal was struck, Natasha Ablett lost her battle.


He put GCFC on the map, he was the one beaming light in that dump and they treat him with such disrespect as to send the underlings. fu** the Suns

Why did he sign a new contract if he was treated so badly there. He really should have packed up and left before he did.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

You think that guy with the extra ear will be swayed by the crowd noise

They need extra eyes, to see throws, which result in goals

 

[Zouz Kitty]

 

[CatFan79]

I’ve felt we’ve been beaten up at the ball and the man the last few games against Richmond - whose going to be our junk yard dog?

No doubt biggest risk to us not being competitive on Saturday is our mids getting spooked at the contest when the Tigers get rough.

Big question marks on the likes of Menegola, Guthrie, Duncan.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Is it the fluro yellow that makes them look super creepy?

They always look like that creepy kid at school, who was a snitch + would go running to the teacher. He’d torment a cat + bawl when he was scratched. Then became a prefect in high school. Was refused by the Army + Police, so ended up in a dead end job + snooped on his neighbours.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Tigers gave Gil a massive hard time hubwise. Cats have been lauded as one of the best tenants. Surely Gil won't want a Tiger's win.

All Gilligan is interested in, is money. Richmond is a huge club, which will generate lots of $$$ for him.
Geelong is only medium in size. Plus, we’ve constantly defied the equalisation strategy. We don’t play the way Gilligan wants his game played.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Just wondering, year of the cat if you’re taking the Flogmond boys for a Kebab on Friday night?

Thinking Salmonella