Game Day Geelong V Richmond at MCG Sun Jul 25 @ 320 pm - Rd 19

[Jhye Clark 13]

I don’t think we’ve ever lost in the wet. Maybe one to Sydney.

Is it wet? Sun is out here in Bacchus Marsh.

 

[Vdubs]

I don’t think we’ve ever lost in the wet. Maybe one to Sydney.

EVER?
I recall a shocker of a game v NM when we drove up from outer east Melbourne to KP, absolutely torrential, flooded roads, we left at half time for a 2pm game, and eventually got home at 11pm.
We were smashed.
My kids were sitting behind the goals, and nearly got beheaded by a Wayne Carey shot for goals in the warmup.

 

[cats_09]

Is it wet? Sun is out here in Bacchus Marsh.

Not wet at this stage, but this is an extended radar image - just depends on what time or even if this reaches Melbourne

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Just win and do so without injury.
Sure, I'd LOVE to see a 100 point belting where we completely dominate them start to finish, but they are still dangerous and they are playing for pride (no dusty) and finals.
So, just win.

 

[xtatik222k]

Would be very handy if Dangerfield popped up today with a blinder. Still not sure what to expect here. This should be a good win for us. But I feel like anything from a ten goal win to a ten goal loss is possible.

 

[JohnZ]

If anyone is bored, the canoe slalom starts at 2pm, will be my pre-match.

 

[Ratcat]

If anyone is bored, the canoe slalom starts at 2pm, will be my pre-match.

Yeah l like that stuff too, race against the clock is always a true test. It's nasty.

 

[cats_09]

Would be very handy if Dangerfield popped up today with a blinder. Still not sure what to expect here. This should be a good win for us. But I feel like anything from a ten goal win to a ten goal loss is possible.

He was a little quieter against Carlton, but he's recent efforts against Essendon & Freo have been really good & signs of him returning to his best

 

[Pollywaffle]

Kaos v Control
Sounds like a sitcom... but the only thing in common is:-
For the Cats to win they will need to Get Smart.
Resist the adrenaline rush to panic and maintain composure.
Make smart decision and execute their skills under pressure.
Tigers, playing for a finals spot, means the pressure will be finals level.
Undermanned, means they will play with desperation and physical aggression.
They want a comedy of errors and Kaos to reign.
Expected weather, strong wind and rain, will also assist the Kaos strategy
Making it harder to stick tackles and keep the feet from slipping.
Winning the contested ball is necessary to instigate Control.
Unforced turnovers will be the key decider to winning.
Footy smarts, good decision making and situational awareness
Smart balance of quick attack and slow control.
Avoiding overuse of slippery ball in wet conditions.
All required, to minimise unforced turnovers.
I expect a hard fought win, on the backs of Cats that perform under pressure.
Weakest links will be exposed and shape the best 22 finals squad.

This is a heavyweight contest of game plans... Kaos v Control
Every football coach will be watching the contest with scrutiny
Outcome will likely dictate the direction of future game strategy.

Hopefully we won’t ‘miss by that much’

 

[cats_09]

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

Anyone know what time the Krock coverage starts today?

 

[geelong_crazy26]

I know they're about 2 levels below Richmond, but pretty sure it was wet last week when we carved Freo up over in Perth.

Richmonds entire gameplan revolves around scoring from turnovers and rebounds. That wont happen in heavy wet weather footy. They cant go toe to toe with us in contested footy.

 

[cats_09]

Anyone know what time the Krock coverage starts today?

 

[calder_daddy]

Need to handle our finals nemesis post bye and kick a score at the G. It’s important psychologically to get the W. Big question marks if we don’t get this done!

Are you ever positive

 

[MacStradbroke]

Richmond still have the cattle to turn up the heat if they are switched on. They have every reason to be, with their season on the line. But I feel these are the sorts of games where we can stamp our credentials. These are the sorts of games a genuine flag contender ruthlessly disposes of the pretenders vying for the final spots in the eight.

It won't be the end of the world if we lose, but it will be a missed opportunity. I hope the boys bring it today - we should win by ten goals, and keep our momentum building.

Other hopes:
Sav continues his improvement this week.
Stanley outworks Nank around the ground.
Delivery into our f50 is clean and direct.
Our pressure is > Richmond pressure.

Every time you post my first thought is, what’s this Sydney supporter doing in here!

 

[Ratcat]

Hope to see Ratagolea disruptive under the high ball, so as not to allow easy intercept marking by Richmond defenders. If he can do that, and manage to support at ground level around contests, then he's played his part well imo.
Something like 10~14 possessions would be a pass mark for me.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Even winning doesn't necessarily end their season. Those teams around them are floundering and they should win their last 4 games.

They should Bradbury a finals spot. Not sure they'll do a lot with it

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I'd like to win this one emphatically but not sure we have as much to play for as they do really. They've still got the players to win this one if they want it.

 

[StonedCat]

Ooooh, I'm feeling tingles in anticipation of blowing this cesspool of a football club back to Round 6 2007...how did we even let them kick 9 goals that day is beyond me

 

[cats_09]

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Caddy can't even make a depleted side.

And people were saying we lost that trade. Give me Parfitt every day of the week.

 

[cats_09]

 

[Strange Cat]

Are you ever positive

Starting to think it’s Bobby tbh

 

[Sydney Malakellis]

EVER?
I recall a shocker of a game v NM when we drove up from outer east Melbourne to KP, absolutely torrential, flooded roads, we left at half time for a 2pm game, and eventually got home at 11pm.
We were smashed.
My kids were sitting behind the goals, and nearly got beheaded by a Wayne Carey shot for goals in the warmup.

Geez I remember that day. Horrid. The emergency poncho sure got a workout they day...

 

[cat_fanatic]

Kaos v Control
Sounds like a sitcom... but the only thing in common is:-
For the Cats to win they will need to Get Smart.
Resist the adrenaline rush to panic and maintain composure.
Make smart decision and execute their skills under pressure.
Tigers, playing for a finals spot, means the pressure will be finals level.
Undermanned, means they will play with desperation and physical aggression.
They want a comedy of errors and Kaos to reign.
Expected weather, strong wind and rain, will also assist the Kaos strategy
Making it harder to stick tackles and keep the feet from slipping.
Winning the contested ball is necessary to instigate Control.
Unforced turnovers will be the key decider to winning.
Footy smarts, good decision making and situational awareness
Smart balance of quick attack and slow control.
Avoiding overuse of slippery ball in wet conditions.
All required, to minimise unforced turnovers.
I expect a hard fought win, on the backs of Cats that perform under pressure.
Weakest links will be exposed and shape the best 22 finals squad.

This is a heavyweight contest of game plans... Kaos v Control
Every football coach will be watching the contest with scrutiny
Outcome will likely dictate the direction of future game strategy.

Ahh, it's the old 'Kaos vs Control' trick

...sorry about that, chief