Preview Round 24: Cats vs Dogs, Sat 26th August @ 7:25pm KP

[Vdubs]

Imagine if we actually win this. On paper, we look good.
Stanley KF, KB at times.
Libber back in is critical for them. He and Bont will have a party, but Macrae and Smith out is not ideal for them, even if Macrae has been struggling

 

[rocker_oz33]

At least we don't have that blonde turd number 22... He saw off his own nuts with his whistle before willingly paying us a free kick

Number 22 with gel hair is a big ponch.

 

[feelinfeline]

There are other explanations
They could have marked his cards already in which case he’s gone and a debut is pointless.
Alternatively they like him and have already sat him down and encouraged him to work hard over the summer.
I think the latter is likely but agree it would have been great to select him - hard to argue with the line up though.

Hardie is an emergency so there’s still a slight chance he’ll play. He was picked ahead of Whyte, which suggests they haven’t put a line through him, but we’ll see.

I think six changes were enough and all the others were ahead of him for varying reasons.

Possibly Parf’s last chance to either demand he stay on our list or audition for another club (some may say it’s already beyond that, and it may be).

 

[Mr Meow]

I don't think a single person thinks we would be doing anything less than this

I think there's a slight semantics or misunderstanding between you and PO. Everyone knows what we mean on these points from both directions.

I'm just excited to see how the kids go.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

Imagine if we actually win this. On paper, we look good.
Stanley KF, KB at times.
Libber back in is critical for them. He and Bont will have a party, but Macrae and Smith out is not ideal for them, even if Macrae has been struggling

As long as we dont get annihilated ( no Geel supporter wants to see that ever ) and a few of the newer players show a glint of promise - then all is good

 

[Vdubs]

As long as we dont get annihilated ( no Geel supporter wants to see that ever ) and a few of the newer players show a glint of promise - then all is good

just saying, we still look ok on paper- Stanley being the critical IN. We could pinch this. Similarly, the Doggies could use this game to do damage in September.
I feel slightly more optimistic about this than I did about the Saints game

 

[allrighty]

At exactly the right time, when finals were not up for grabs. Conway would've had his shot earlier if not for injury. Mullin got his shot earlier than warranted. Only Knevitt and potentially Dempsey you could argue could've had an extra few games each.

Yep, and I suspect the deal to get Mullin here had a couple of ones games guaranteed.

 

[allrighty]

Surprised to see him as likely sub for that reason.

Bring him on at the end to kick some bombs

 

[allrighty]

I can barely contain my erection

You need someone to give you a hand then.

not me

 

[Willo_]

I like many others assumed Touhys time was probably up, so not playing or maybe the sub would suggest the club don't feel the same way?

They love him, they wouldn't not play him here then push him out the door, and it's just not the way they treat people or operate generally either.

 

[allrighty]

The only thing im dissappointed in - is surely they could have given Mitch Hardie a game - even as sub

Very mean spirited - in fact they are miserable barstaards in a total dead rubber - not giving him a game - they bring him over mid season on a 6 mth contract - and there were earlier games - where Parfitt and a few others were sub - where Hardie could have been given a go

After what has happened to Zane Williams and now Mitch Hardie - the next player Geel picks mid season - i hope he tells the Cats - to shove it up their aarse

Yeah maybe I would not be quite so harsh as you, but agree he coulda been given a shot

 

[rocker_oz33]

I like many others assumed Touhys time was probably up, so not playing or maybe the sub would suggest the club don't feel the same way?

They love him, they wouldn't not play him here then push him out the door, and it's just not the way they treat people or operate generally either.

Wasn't chappy sub in he's 250th.?

I doubt 2E gets a contract next year.

 

[Footy Smarts]

The only thing im dissappointed in - is surely they could have given Mitch Hardie a game - even as sub

Very mean spirited - in fact they are miserable barstaards in a total dead rubber - not giving him a game - they bring him over mid season on a 6 mth contract - and there were earlier games - where Parfitt and a few others were sub - where Hardie could have been given a go

After what has happened to Zane Williams and now Mitch Hardie - the next player Geel picks mid season - i hope he tells the Cats - to shove it up their aarse

He didn't deserve a game. If they saw the talent they thought and like his attitude then he'll get a contract for next year but his VFL performances definitely didn't demand selection.

 

[calder_daddy]

People questioning Touhy being sub as a sign he will play on
Maybe his body is cooked and it’s the only way he can play if it’s for a short period.
Better to play till the end of the game than play and get subbed off.

I will add I’m in the camp of he will play on after seeing him named sub

 

[allrighty]

Interesting how we are all a little bit or a lot excited for this round.

Pressure of a shit year is off us and everyone in the Club, so let's see some of the up and comers, and hopefully a few glimmers, And also honour a few (4 I reckon) of the best 25 who will be retiring or moving on.

Really, a great end to our year, and **** what any other team's supporters think. WE are the reigning premiers ffs.

 

[Vdubs]

Interesting how we are all a little bit or a lot excited for this round.

Pressure of a s**t year is off us and everyone in the Club, so let's see some of the up and comers, and hopefully a few glimmers, And also honour a few (4 I reckon) of the best 25 who will be retiring or moving on.

Really, a great end to our year, and * what any other team's supporters think. WE are the reigning premiers ffs.

Agreed. Zero stress on Saturday night

 

[goyoucatters]

I could see Stanley as late out for Tuohy but surely don't have to bother with the late out games at this point!

Why change the habits of a lifetime, though?

#wearegeelong

 

[fpm84]

RE: Tuohy, it was reported during the week that he’s in negotiation with the club on a one year deal.

With no retirement announcement and not being named in the 22, it seems clear to me that he’s playing on and Saturday is no farewell.

 

[rocker_oz33]

RE: Tuohy, it was reported during the week that he’s in negotiation with the club on a one year deal.

With no retirement announcement and not being named in the 22, it seems clear to me that he’s playing on and Saturday is no farewell.

Can't see him playing every game ...

 

[Gee Class Loco]

BIG TOBY IS IN.
All is good in the world .
Up against one of the best Ruckman in English.

 

[CHAWKTS]

Yep, and I suspect the deal to get Mullin here had a couple of ones games guaranteed.

I also understand they are worried about home sickness. We shouldn’t underestimate how hard it is for a kid that far from home playing in the 2s. This might be partly a strategy to make him feel like it is worth coming back next year

 

[CHAWKTS]

Agreed. Zero stress on Saturday night

With a touch of genuine excitment!

 

[And_ROOS]

BIG TOBY IS IN.
All is good in the world .
Up against one of the best Ruckman in English.

How else do you find out the benchmarks before a big preseason then going up against English.

If English smashes him, he sees the gulf and works hard in preseason and VFL next season to get up to the level.

But if he matches or beats English, he rolls into a preseason confident, ready to work hard and knows he can do it against the best.

And if he is brittle, Geelong learn they need another ruck for insurance.

Theres no downside to playing him.

 

[Vdubs]

How else do you find out the benchmarks before a big preseason then going up against English.

If English smashes him, he sees the gulf and works hard in preseason and VFL next season to get up to the level.

But if he matches or beats English, he rolls into a preseason confident, ready to work hard and knows he can do it against the best.

And if he is brittle, Geelong learn they need another ruck for insurance.

Theres no downside to playing him.

And Stanley is selected and will help him out

 

[Cursed Cat]

I'm thrilled to be getting a preview of Toby Conway rucking for Geelong at the conclusion of such a sobering year (no, I am not on the wagon; sadly I don't think I have watched a game this year without anaesthetising myself to one degree or another).

Been a big advocate of the club investing in the right young ruckman via the draft for a long time.
A lot of people argue that clubs are better off poaching a ready-made mature-ager from another club.
It's a specialist position, and whilst their aren't all that many 200+ cm kids who can run all day, are co-ordinated and can handle a 100kg opponents banging into you for 120 minutes, there are usually a pool of 20 or so likely lads who are all but interchangeable on their day.

There are only a handful of rucks that can potentially win you a match, though. And clubs hold onto those players whatever the cost.
Currently you've probably got Sean Darcy

4

Sean Darcy

Age

26

Ht

203cm

Wt

111kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

3.4

1star

HB

6.6

4star

CL

2.4

4star

HO

28.8

5star

D

6.8

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.8

4star

HO

20.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

6.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

32.0

5star

, Max Gawn

11

Max Gawn

Age

32

Ht

209cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.7

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

35.3

5star

D

18.5

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

3.5

4star

HO

29.2

5star

D

8.4

3star

K

3.6

2star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

15.6

5star

, Tim English; all still at the clubs that drafted them.

I'd like to have seen more of Mitch Knevitt this season and I expect to see him play a bigger role in 2024.

I'll take away mixed emotions about Sam Menegola

27

Sam Menegola

Age

32

Ht

189cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.4

3star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.4

2star

CL

1.7

4star

D

18.4

5star

K

9.0

4star

HB

9.4

5star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.8

4star

's time with the club; he was one of our best in the losing 2020 GF imo, and had a rather unique combination of attributes; huge tank, slow as treacle. Could take a casual overhead contested mark up on a wing or at half-back or even at half-forward with a certain nonchalance. Fancied a goal. The kicking was ambitious and he was often able to live up to his own image of himself.
I think a club like West Coast or North could do worse than consider Sam Menegola

27

Sam Menegola

Age

32

Ht

189cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.4

3star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

9.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.4

2star

CL

1.7

4star

D

18.4

5star

K

9.0

4star

HB

9.4

5star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.8

4star

as a depth player; he is a consummate club man.

Looking forward to this game; I think we'll win.