Preview Round 1, 2024: Geelong v St.Kilda - GMHBA Stadium, Saturday 16th March, 7:30PM AEDT *COLLARD, WILSON DEBUT*

[CursingFijian]

Geelong are stuffed personally.

Agree with everything except this part. They’re rebuilding in much the same way we are (without bottoming out) and have a good coach and a top end development system as well.

Yes, they are still heavily dependent on a number of older players like Hawkins, Duncan, Tuohy, & Stanley but do have some very nice young talent coming through.

We just need to execute better on the day.

 

[Nutsngum]

Looks like Gary Rohan

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Gary Rohan

Age

33

Ht

189cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.6

2star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.3

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

4.2

5star

G

1.2

4star

will be out as well with a hamstring.

 

[Saintbloke]

Well, we will know after this game where we stand and if any of our weaknesses have been addressed. The big issue for us is keeping the best players on the field all season.

 

[Dr Spaceman]

Looks like Gary Rohan

23

Gary Rohan

Age

33

Ht

189cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.6

2star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.8

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.3

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

4.2

5star

G

1.2

4star

will be out as well with a hamstring.

Did they meet on Tinder?

Kinky I know, but who are we to judge

 

[Nutsngum]

Did they meet on Tinder?

Kinky I know, but who are we to judge

Mitch Cleary always swipes right.

 

[stfan]

Looks like Gary Rohan will be out as well with a hamstring.

Rohan was never going to play Round 1.

He and Guthrie are about the only significant outs though. The Cats will have a pretty near full strength team.

A key question is how good their "oldies" will be this game, and this year? Saturday night we will find out.


Hopefully our better pace, and I hope running ability, will give us the edge.

 

[Premium]

Think there's more than enough to say we'll improve. King played less than half the season, and another pre-season into the kids like Owens Pou Windhager Nas etc will benefit them. Wilson looks ready to slot straight into the side.

Personally think Nas elevates himself into AA selection. We may have the most dangerous half back duo in the league if Sinclair remains off the HBF too.

We probably only need to become a 2-3 goal better side this year to move into the top four. Defensive metrics are elite, it was our lack of scoring power that did us in last year but if King plays all season he's good for 60-65 goals - the 2-3 goals we need each week to see us push up the ladder.

Geelong are stuffed personally. Port showed who they are last season and seasons before that, they aren't a threat. It's GWS, Brisbane, Collingwood and then it's a toss up for the final spot. Sydney, Melbourne, Carlton and us the four teams that'll probably battle it out for 4th.

No game is easy however we now have the cattle to beat any team and having a lot of players who didn't play much last year like Membery , King , Jones , Clark and the inclusion of Henry , Dow and Bonner with Windhager , Milera and Owens with a couple years under there belt we have a far superior team to what we had last year.

To me we have no excuses if we don't make the 4.
I must add Steele was no where near his best last year after he had that car wreck of a injury with his collar and if he gets back to his best it will be the icing on the cake.

Fully expect to beat the Cats.

 

[George]

No game is easy however we now have the cattle to beat any team and having a lot of players who didn't play much last year like Membery , King , Jones , Clark and the inclusion of Henry , Dow and Bonner with Windhager , Milera and Owens with a couple years under there belt we have a far superior team to what we had last year.

To me we have no excuses if we don't make the 4.
I must add Steele was no where near his best last year after he had that car wreck of a injury with his collar and if he gets back to his best it will be the icing on the cake.

Fully expect to beat the Cats.

Same here, 3-4 goal win at least.

 

[Ads734]

Sincs, Pou Crouch all trained.

No Battle, sounds like Cordy will come in.

 

[Ducky Tie]

Sincs, Pou Crouch all trained.

No Battle, sounds like Cordy will come in.

Grim if Battle doesn't get up. Cordy in for Howard. Would guess Schoenmaker gets a game if Battle doesn't get up.

 

[gringo2011]

Based on preseason alone it looks like the trajectory of Naz and Owens is going to pick up where it left off.

Darcy Wilson will impress for sure, simply because his game is based on uber elite athleticism and work ethic, a combination that’s really tough to quell.

I think this game will be more dependent on how our seniors perform. Wood has looked a little rusty by foot. Marshall may have some ruck cobwebs to clear out. But everyone else looks good and like they’re ready to compete.

I’m confident we will be competitive on the scoresheet. I think our fitness will give us every chance to run out the game. We just need key players to stay on the park the whole game (Wilkie, Steele, King et al) and a pinch of luck to go our way.

I’m confident about everything except it’s at GMHBA stadium and Geelong can grow another leg there sometimes.

I think Geelong have lost 12 GMHBA In 25 years or something ridiculous so not just another leg. Several.

 

[beside the seaside]

Sincs, Pou Crouch all trained.

No Battle, sounds like Cordy will come in.

Interesting with Battle. They said he was all clear last week.

 

[tony74]

Interesting with Battle. They said he was all clear last week.

He is

 

[FQFjt]

He is

Did he train today?

 

[Premium]

Did he train today?

Talking about Battle , seeing him in a few photos he looks the fittest and strongest he has ever been and could be one of our standout players this year.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Windhager, battle, Pou, and jones all available for selection.

Sinclair a test.

 

[FQFjt]

 

[George]

No idea why players who are available are on the injury list lol

 

[BrutThough]

No idea why players who are available are on the injury list lol

It's just a way to clearly show which players are coming off it this week.

 

[PoppedCorn]

I think Geelong have lost 12 GMHBA In 25 years or something ridiculous so not just another leg. Several.

16 games lost since 2007

Shesh
Place is a fortress pretty much

We've won 13 games there since 1941 LOL
Last win was 1999
There's probably some posters on here who weren't born in 1999!

 

[XhazzafootyX]

 

[saintmike65]

Talking about Battle , seeing him in a few photos he looks the fittest and strongest he has ever been and could be one of our standout players this year.

He’s been impressive all preseason & was terrific in the first half against Essendon

 

[sammm]

No idea why players who are available are on the injury list lol

some want to know, i suppose

 

[stavro#4]

If Sinclair misses……


We could be seeing Archie.

He is close this week.

 

[sammm]

16 games lost since 2007

Shesh
Place is a fortress pretty much

We've won 13 games there since 1941 LOL
Last win was 1999
There's probably some posters on here who weren't born in 1999!

and people here think its going to be easy win. if we win. it should be a great celebration!