Preview Rnd 11: Collingwood vs Geelong Sat May 29 1:45pm @ MCG

[Larry Donohue]

Who remembers David ‘Darkie‘ Harris.
Handy player.
Coached our reserves to 3 premierships
(How would that nickname go these days??)

Not too well I would have thought.

 

[Sttew]

No spot for Gary Malarkey ? he would take Mays spot

Malarkeys duels with Michael Roach were legendary

Malarkey - torps from FB - out at Waverley late 70s against Haw - absolute bombs - about 70 metres

However to be fair and honest - same time period against Fitz at the Junction Oval - Malarkey kicking in from FB went for the big torp - went sideways - a right hand shank - straight to Max Richardson - who kicked it back over Malarkeys head for a goal - Cats got done by plenty that day

Also kept Peter Hudson goalless in a SOO match which back then was a rare feat

 

[frggr]

Alright ya blood ancient Cats supporters. I don't think any of those blokes will be lining up for the Mighty Cats this weekend

 

[bulletproof]

Except that Collingwood have a game scheduled for next week

I didn't put a lot of thought into that one.

Though Collingwood and Adelaide both share a bye in a few weeks so that could be moved.

I think fair chance this week's game could be in Adelaide, though I have no idea on how any of this is likely to play out to be honest.

 

[cats_09]

I didn't put a lot of thought into that one.

Though Collingwood and Adelaide both share a bye in a few weeks so that could be moved.

I think fair chance this week's game could be in Adelaide, though I have no idea on how any of this is likely to play out to be honest.

This situation is why if they are insistent on a mid-year bye I'd rather have one blanket bye round in the middle of the season - that way if we end up in this situation it would surely be easier to put the season on hold for a week, all teams have their bye now and then we return to playing a week later (fingers crossed)

 

[Gunf]

This situation is why if they are insistent on a mid-year bye I'd rather have one blanket bye round in the middle of the season - that way if we end up in this situation it would surely be easier to put the season on hold for a week, all teams have their bye now and then we return to playing a week later (fingers crossed)

Yep agree but the AFL can't stand not being on for a whole week its pathetic

 

[Spearman]

Yep agree but the AFL can't stand not being on for a whole week its pathetic

Such a bye round would be perfect for using the broadcast slots to showcase the various state leagues around the country, garner them some more interest and support. Could do so much good for grass roots footy. But it's the AFL.

 

[The Rockstar]

Look he was exciting when he played - its just a pity he went to Ade - he is one player doesnt happen all the time ( after their career finished ) who would have been so much more fondly remembered as a Cats player - and he was a fan favourite - and he was exciting at times

But Ronnie is a bit of a forgotten Geelong player - because he ended his career in Adelaide which is a pity

I use to watch that Marngrook footy show when Ronnie and Derek Kickett were the regular panelists - and i can remember Ronnie saying more than once that when he was at Geel he use to live ( i suppose in a flat or Unit ) - and it was above the Red Rooster Chicken Take away - hah

Ronnie Burns......5 time Geelong leading goal kicker as a forward pocket shouldn't be easily forgotten. Albeit in a tough era for us, Ronnie never failed to entertain in the hoops. Would of loved to see him strut his stuff in this era!

‘Some magic from Ronnieeee!’ Alas...where have football's true showmen gone?

 

[Kitcat]

Who remembers David ‘Darkie‘ Harris.
Handy player.
Coached our reserves to 3 premierships
(How would that nickname go these days??)

He came from Geelong West in the VFA I think.

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

It would’ve be awesome if Ronny could’ve snuck into our golden era. Or at least have been around to mentor stevie j and some of the forwards.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

It would’ve be awesome if Ronny could’ve snuck into our golden era. Or at least have been around to mentor stevie j and some of the forwards.

Well what about even today ??- weve got Miers Dahlhouse and Close

Burns was a Weight for Age performer - the other 3 in comparison are Stony Creek maidens

 

[Sire of Claude]

Agree - Ronnie Burns was a class or two above our current small forwards. He'd walk in to the team.

 

[frggr]

Well what about even today ??- weve got Miers Dahlhouse and Close

Burns was a Weight for Age performer - the other 3 in comparison are Stony Creek maidens

I think the estimation of Miers' abilities by supporters would be greatly enhanced if he was played in the F50 and not way up the field purely because he can run.

It's a travesty we're not unleashing him around the goals more!

 

[Chinacats]

I think the estimation of Miers' abilities by supporters would be greatly enhanced if he was played in the F50 and not way up the field purely because he can run.

It's a travesty we're not unleashing him around the goals more!

Knows where the big sticks are that lad!

 

[frggr]

Knows where the big sticks are that lad!

Sure bloody does. He and Cameron must have the same radar!

 

[Chinacats]

Can’t let this one slip. After the bye we have some tough games. 8-3 would be very nice. Kolo on de goey again? We couldn’t handle him last year... woods have the type of forward line we struggle with. Short, mobile and fast.
Could be a tough game for the cats...

 

[frggr]

Can’t let this one slip. After the bye we have some tough games. 8-3 would be very nice. Kolo on de goey again? We couldn’t handle him last year... woods have the type of forward line we struggle with. Short, mobile and fast.
Could be a tough game for the cats...

It'll never happen, but wouldn't mind seeing Okunbor given a debut and just told to bury DeGoey at every opportunity. He is fast and strong as heck

 

[GeelongFTW]

Ive got bad vibes about this game - mainly because of the injuries and because the Magpies have been a bit of a bogey team for Geel

Looking at Geelongs draw in the next month - away games games to Port and Bris and also a game against Foot - Geel just can not afford to drop this game against Coll -

Geel were great against Rich - however that StK performance worries me a bit - the Saints havent franked that form at all - and then a so so win against the Suns - now key injuries . Just hope the Cats get over the line this week

not so concerned about the saint game. They were basically trying their hardest that first half especially. We basically broke them in the last and that's continued onto the bulldogs game.

 

[frggr]

Our game is staying at the MCG, confirmed (no crowds)

Richmond and Hawthorn games moving the the SCG

 

[winty]

Our game is staying at the MCG, confirmed (no crowds)

Richmond and Hawthorn games moving the the SCG

The Punt Road mob will be ropeable. What's that? Two home games played away from the MCG? How on Earth will they cope?

 

[xtatik222k]

The Punt Road mob will be ropeable. What's that? Two home games played away from the MCG? How on Earth will they cope?

And Lynch out for medium term makes it that much more likely the Tigers miss the 8 altogether. Boy it would be great to see a whole season flushed down the shitter for them. Makes me smile just thinking about it.

 

[winty]

And Lynch out for medium term makes it that much more likely the Tigers miss the 8 altogether. Boy it would be great to see a whole season flushed down the shitter for them. Makes me smile just thinking about it.

Man, Steve Hocking doesn't muck around, does he?

 

[frggr]

The Punt Road mob will be ropeable. What's that? Two home games played away from the MCG? How on Earth will they cope?

I'm convinced "Punt Road" is rhyming slang

 

[frggr]

And Lynch out for medium term makes it that much more likely the Tigers miss the 8 altogether. Boy it would be great to see a whole season flushed down the shitter for them. Makes me smile just thinking about it.

Praise Steve!

 

[Sttew]

And Lynch out for medium term makes it that much more likely the Tigers miss the 8 altogether. Boy it would be great to see a whole season flushed down the shitter for them. Makes me smile just thinking about it.

All good things come to an end, and then there’s Richmond