Certified Legendary Thread GEELONG WINS 2022 GRAND FINAL BY PLENTY

[Footy_Fan2007]

Favourite goal of the GF?

Could say selwood because of the emotion but Smiths 2nd goal in the first quarter is mine.
I knew we would be hard to beat from that point.

 

[DV2000]

really missing a slow-mo of the day with Holy Grail playing in the background

Not sure if you were joking here, but I saw this epic video of the celebrations with Holy Grail in the background:


https:// www.facebook.com/176403032389514/posts/5960606573969102/?vh=e

 

[Reppie]

Favourite goal of the GF?

Hard to go past Selwoods in the last.

 

[Phipppppa]

11am supporters day marys

I can’t make it. Gutted.

I did in fact make it for a bit.

 

[Phipppppa]

Favourite goal of the GF?

Stengle snap from the boundary, then they showed lingy.

At that moment I could relax.

 

[Reppie]

Stengle snap from the boundary, then they showed lingy.

At that moment I could relax.

He kicked some mighty goals yesterday...also one bomb from 50 metres was epic as well for a guy his size he kicks it a mile.

 

[FredLeDeux]

I’ll give it a go…

What a privilege it is to follow this club. Professionals from top to bottom. They have made a conscious decision to give their players and their fans a commitment to competing constantly. They knew this was risky and unprecedented and would be mocked/ridiculed but they have stuck to the task and delivered. It is vindication for all involved.

I was confident about this flag since the Carlton game. Everything was falling into place. A fit list, a game plan that other sides were struggling to unpick and no other clear contenders emerging. Moreover, the players seemed to have a hunger and a resolve not seen previously. There was no sense that near enough would be good enough.

To the game, I thought Smith was marvellous and a worthy Norm winner, but he had many friends.

Dangerfield was superb in the contests and never gave the Swans mids a sniff. If ever there has been a player deserving of a flag it is him. So pleased for him. If he had kicked a goal or two the Norm might have been his.

Selwood - what can you say? As I said in his dedicated thread I think he’s now the greatest ever Cat. He set the tone in the first quarter. He has carried this team on his back for a decade and now gets due reward and recognition.

Hawkins was another with claims on the Norm. Had he kicked to par in 2011 and 2022 he’d be a dual Norm Smith winner. The two ruck-forward goals in the first put the game on our terms. The scenes with him and Joel at the end of the game were magnificent and gave me the feels.

Blicavs topped off a great season, probably a third Carji year, with a great game. I saw Mills was tagging him at one point such was his influence.

Stanley toweled one of his bogey opponents. So happy for the big guy after all he has been through.

Stengle capped a fine season and the best footy story in years with a perfect forward pocket performance.

The back six were impenetrable. I wouldn’t single out any but all were superb.

Overall, what a satisfying win. As fans we have been put through the wringer in the past decade. The mountain load of wins have been very enjoyable but as I was saying to bulletproof last night, the goodwill and glow from them wears off over time. We needed the flag to frank the teams standing in history. Congratulations to all involved, it was superb. Love this club.

I think it's also worth noting the overall performance of our 4-man forward defensive unit yesterday, especially Close; once we got it in there, they simply couldn't escape.
Getting them and their respective roles sorted out half-way through the season was the final piece in the jigsaw puzzle.

 

[Gavin Excell]

I liked those 2 Stengle long boys first half
Were stress easers

 

[Phipppppa]

He kicked some mighty goals yesterday...also one bomb from 50 metres was epic as well for a guy his size he kicks it a mile.

Yeah pick any of his goals from yesterday, all equally as amazing.

 

[Reppie]

Yeah pick any of his goals from yesterday, all equally as amazing.

He and Close such live wires in the forward half has been something we have needed for years.

 

[Pollywaffle]

He kicked some mighty goals yesterday...also one bomb from 50 metres was epic as well for a guy his size he kicks it a mile.

Knew he had the journey too.
Maybe team him up with Miers over the break for some trickle down kicking instruction.

 

[Pollywaffle]

I think it's also worth noting the overall performance of our 4-man forward defensive unit yesterday, especially Close; once we got it in there, they simply couldn't escape.
Getting them and their respective roles sorted out half-way through the season was the final piece in the jigsaw puzzle.

Yep that is pressure forward work. Not the rubbish that Dahlmouse brought to the table.

 

[Phipppppa]

Yep that is pressure forward work. Not the rubbish that Dahlmouse brought to the table.

Far out we went from Dahl and Gryan to Stengle and Close + Gryan

Decent turn around.

 

[Reppie]

Close is so dangerous...goalkicker and sets up so much play he incredible.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Far out we went from Dahl and Gryan to Stengle and Close + Gryan

Decent turn around.

And don't forget Rohan, he takes 1 or 2 options out on every kick in, because they're simply not game to kick it anywhere near him.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Close is so dangerous...goalkicker and sets up so much play he incredible.

24yo

 

[foxdog50]

Curious, was there more support for the Swans in the crowd than Cats yesterday?

I did not think that 1 bit... I thought 60% Geelong 40% Sydney with no doubt at all....

 

[Cursed Cat]

Hawkins goals from the ruck were better than Snr's goal from the ruck in 89.

Massive call; I'll have to ruminate about that one ... they were absolutely sublime though.

 

[Harry#7]

Hello all, long time lurker, rarely post. Not much I can say that has not already been said in this thread about what an amazing day yesterday was. Its great reading through this and seeing many of the long term posters writing about what it all means, I know many of you are life long cat fans and that many of you live in Geelong, even a few chiming in from abroad. I myself actually grew up in Sydney, and have only lived in Vic for about 15 years. I chose the cats as my team on bit of whim back in 2003 before I moved here full time for work, because I liked the regional/community spirit the club expressed, and because I remember I used to see that Ablett fella on telly and he was pretty good.

Just wanted to say I love coming and reading this board win lose or draw because it's a great community, and it's so good to see everyone celebrating again. Personally this is probably my favourite flag because all my old Sydney mates are crying Up the mighty Cats !!

 

[coylez]

Such a great season with every player contributing throughout the year

The 10: Geelong's best moments of the 2022 season

Outstanding plays and performances from star Cats ahead of the Grand Final

www.afl.com.au

 

[#6 Thorp #7 Selwood LOL]

Beautiful Stuff Catempire.

They Got That Flag.

The optimists and pessimists one and all agreed that we needed that one moment of Selwood + Scott lifting a trophy to justify 10 years of quality.

We got it in the most satisfying way of all; it's been a real life lesson to watch this group work year after year to get better in order to keep pace with and then finally surpass the competition. Geelong supporters have had a really special ride; thankfully there's not a lot of entitlement and a lot of philophising - this is a byproduct of the ups and downs and emotionally nuanced journey we've undertaken when taking Geelong into our hearts.


Looking back, that win against Richmond really gave me a lot of belief as a supporter this year - Tom Stewart's big unsociable hit on a red-hot Dion Presita and subsequent BOG display was a season-shaping subplot and the game itself was electric.

Can you please write a book about the last decade as a Geelong supporter?

 

[Vdubs]

Massive call; I'll have to ruminate about that one ... they were absolutely sublime though.

Degree of difficulty.
Ablett, not a ruckman, leaps over the recognised rucks, lands, pivots, kicks truly from the pocket.
If it wasn't Senior, who had endless party tricks like that, this goal would be one of the GOAT goals.
Hawkins' 2 goals were brilliant, and set up our momentum, but neither of them individually beats that 89 goal, imho.

 

[Commando]

Just watched the replay...so many great goals and highlights its ridiculous.

Stengle 4th goal should be in the louvre

Masterpiece

 

[Cursed Cat]

Can you please write a book about the last decade as a Geelong supporter?

It's taken too much of a toll being a Geelong supporter over the past decade! I swear, I almost want to retire on a high as myself; maybe take up going for the Storm or the Cowboys (as I relocated to Cairns 5 years ago now).

 

[Gavin Excell]

Hello all, long time lurker, rarely post. Not much I can say that has not already been said in this thread about what an amazing day yesterday was. Its great reading through this and seeing many of the long term posters writing about what it all means, I know many of you are life long cat fans and that many of you live in Geelong, even a few chiming in from abroad. I myself actually grew up in Sydney, and have only lived in Vic for about 15 years. I chose the cats as my team on bit of whim back in 2003 before I moved here full time for work, because I liked the regional/community spirit the club expressed, and because I remember I used to see that Ablett fella on telly and he was pretty good.

Just wanted to say I love coming and reading this board win lose or draw because it's a great community, and it's so good to see everyone celebrating again. Personally this is probably my favourite flag because all my old Sydney mates are crying Up the mighty Cats !!

Great post