Toast Joel Selwood's AFL Record, 10th Preliminary Final Appearance.

[thecatattack]

The broadcast commentators said that, barring anything drastic, next week will be Joel Selwood's 10th Preliminary Final appearance.

He currently has a 4-5 record in Prelims and has lost 4 straight, let's hope he breaks the streak and brings his record to an even 5-5 overall.

Just another amazing milestone in his illustrious career.

 

[God Mode]

Well done O Captain, my Captain.

 

[Cursed Cat]

The broadcast commentators said that, barring anything drastic, next week will be Joel Selwood's 10th Preliminary Final appearance.

He currently has a 4-5 record in Prelims and has lost 4 straight, let's hope he breaks the streak and brings his record to an even 5-5 overall.

Just another amazing milestone in his illustrious career.

Selwood's 10th Prelim; possibly Gary Ablett's final game, Harry Taylor too.

None of those things should be used as motivation for our players against the Lions next week imo; I want Brandan Parfitt, and Jack Henry and even Sam Simpson to win this game for their own sake, no disrespect to the club legends in question.

In saying that, if Selwood can help the team advance past the Prelim, then he stands a chance at being the only ever player with 4 Geelong Premiership medals.

 

[thecatattack]

Selwood's 10th Prelim; possibly Gary Ablett's final game, Harry Taylor too.

None of those things should be used as motivation for our players against the Lions next week imo; I want Brandan Parfitt, and Jack Henry and even Sam Simpson to win this game for their own sake, no disrespect to the club legends in question.

In saying that, if Selwood can help the team advance past the Prelim, then he stands a chance at being the only ever player with 4 Geelong Premiership medals.

He should be gunning for a lot more than 4 too.

But if he finishes with 4, I and I'm sure, many others will be very happy about it.

 

[Chinacats]

So it’s a record right? I believe he went past Burgoyne and Martin Pyke on 9. Is it just an AFL record or is it all time? Michael Tuck must have played in more? He won 7 cups.

 

[thecatattack]

So it’s a record right? I believe he went past Burgoyne and Martin Pyke on 9. Is it just an AFL record or is it all time? Michael Tuck must have played in more? He won 7 cups.

Tuck played in 11 GF but like 5 PF.

 

[Chinacats]

Tuck played in 11 GF but like 5 PF.

Oh right . Yes. 2nd Semi win then gf

 

[cats_09]

A couple of other stats they reeled off last night were that Joel has the most disposals in finals to go along with the most tackles in finals

Pretty good to hold both of those records

 

[gaz love x]

And up to 33 finals overall, is that right? Making him third all-time?

 

[cats_09]

And up to 33 finals overall, is that right? Making him third all-time?

Yep

Last night was 32, next week will be 33

 

[cats_09]

9 through to 1, a look back at Joel's 9 previous preliminary final appearance

 

[thecatattack]

So it’s a record right? I believe he went past Burgoyne and Martin Pyke on 9. Is it just an AFL record or is it all time? Michael Tuck must have played in more? He won 7 cups.

 

[cats_09]

Read something about it last week - Tuck & Hawthorn didn't necessarily play in preliminary finals, as they'd win straight through to the big dance and the GF opponent would win the preliminary final

 

[thecatattack]

Read something about it last week - Tuck & Hawthorn didn't necessarily play in preliminary finals, as they'd win straight through to the big dance and the GF opponent would win the preliminary final

Yeah, he played a lot of winning Semi's and then straight into the GF.

 

[longtimecat]

I have a feeling, a win next week could see Joel hang up the boots

 

[Mr Meow]

No touches in the first quarter, easily could have been a nothing game. He ended up with 16 so must have been only behind Neale for the remaining 3 quarters, and had a game high 9 tackles with a broken finger. He's not dominating, but his hard nut presence at stoppages and gut running have been infectious for those around him. It hasn't been his best finals series on performance, but he's been a brilliant on field leader and I'm not sure the boys could have performed like this without him out there.

 

[Landgraft]

No touches in the first quarter, easily could have been a nothing game. He ended up with 16 so must have been only behind Neale for the remaining 3 quarters, and had a game high 9 tackles with a broken finger. He's not dominating, but his hard nut presence at stoppages and gut running have been infectious for those around him. It hasn't been his best finals series on performance, but he's been a brilliant on field leader and I'm not sure the boys could have performed like this without him out there.

Hasn't been his best year in any sense, but he has been good in the finals. I'm very reluctant to draw anything from immaterial factors, but there's no way in hell he isn't out there to do everything physically possible to drag the team forwards.

 

[Mr Meow]

Hasn't been his best year in any sense, but he has been good in the finals. I'm very reluctant to draw anything from immaterial factors, but there's no way in hell he isn't out there to do everything physically possible to drag the team forwards.

Agreed. I only meant it hasn't been like the finals series where Joel would show up and dominate, without much help. He remains an important cog, but now it's in a group where the others are also excelling. It's easily the best balance our midfield has had since 2013 at least.