View Full Version : Nab Cup Round 1 Geelong Vs Melbourne
Redemptionin09
4 Feb 2008, 18:15
I know its still over a week away, but just wanted to know if you're heading to the game on Feb 16th and what are your expectations-result (will the dees challenge us? etc.), possible line-ups, crowd attendance, future pre-season matches (NAB CUP results or Exhibition matches).
The More The Merrier
Cheers
Tonycam*
4 Feb 2008, 18:46
troubles at demon land , 60+ sounds good to me.
bigdroppunt
4 Feb 2008, 18:52
yeh dees are fuct, But we do have a few out of our backline so im going with cats by 28 - 40 even then i think im been a lil nice
Tonycam*
4 Feb 2008, 18:56
28 - 40
We need to have a wager on this one mate
bigdroppunt
4 Feb 2008, 19:00
how about ill take under 60 and you take over 60
the bet is........ 1 drink at the lambys tent :thumbsu:
Tonycam*
4 Feb 2008, 19:07
how about ill take under 60 and you take over 60
the bet is........ 1 drink at the lambys tent :thumbsu:
Sounds good mate.
PoidaCat
4 Feb 2008, 19:22
this is the type of game Geelong usually lose. :thumbsu:
:D:D:D
:thumbsu:
Tonycam*
4 Feb 2008, 19:29
Thats what I like to hear Poida
Copernicus
4 Feb 2008, 23:56
I don't reckon we'll be going in super-hard, so I'd be surprised to see a smashing. In fact, I wouldn't even be surprised to see the Dees win, but I don't think that will happen.
Will be weird to have a sell-out or near sell-out for a NAB Cup game.
I don't reckon we'll be going in super-hard, so I'd be surprised to see a smashing. In fact, I wouldn't even be surprised to see the Dees win, but I don't think that will happen.
Will be weird to have a sell-out or near sell-out for a NAB Cup game.
Just got an email from the club today, a couple of the stands are reserved seating and one is already sold out.
This one will be a huge crowd for sure. It also has the family day afterwards at 5.30pm.
And for the record I went for Geelong under 3 goals. :thumbsu:
no important ,we have bigger fish to fry {back to back}
yeh dees are fuct, But we do have a few out of our backline so im going with cats by 28 - 40 even then i think im been a lil nice
I'm with you.
I'll say a win around the 6 goal mark...
Geelong by 59 points (other :D)
I think we'll take it easy on Melbourne and win by between 5-7 goals. :D
I think we'll see a few new faces playing too. Wouldn't be surprised to see Harry Taylor, Davenport, Gamble, Djerrkura, West and Lonergan getting a run with a few of our premiership side getting a rest. Even then we'll still be able to chalk up a comfortable win and see a Blake vs King encounter in the second week of the NAB Cup. :thumbsu:
cat_fanatic_21
6 Feb 2008, 17:20
Should be a great game... cats by 25:thumbsu:
dools911
9 Feb 2008, 16:48
I want cats 2 win by over 60 but it could b a close game cause by the season melbourne showed last year i reckon melbourne will b in it 2 win it so it will probably b a close game so cats by 10:thumbsu:
The rabbi
10 Feb 2008, 18:23
I am hoping that the Cats will be trying out some of the younger blokes. (Taylor, Simpson ( the smaller one) West, Diji etc.
I think that it will be a close match. I hope Geelong win but would not be surprised if the Dees got up in a close one.
melbournemartin
11 Feb 2008, 13:11
I heard that this game may sell out. Is that true? If so, by what day do you reckon it'd sell out?
I heard that this game may sell out. Is that true? If so, by what day do you reckon it'd sell out?
I believe both wings are sold out [Brownlow & Hickey stands].I doubt it'll be a complete sell out.
I believe both wings are sold out [Brownlow & Hickey stands].I doubt it'll be a complete sell out.
The club are expecting 20,000 to attend, although the weather forecast says it will be fine and warm so that may be bring out another couple of thousand.
couchy555
11 Feb 2008, 15:55
i hope cats by 6 goals
Id love to see the up and coming players given a good chance and impress, and id love to hear of a sell out. Love the fact the club is making good profits, and i hope a good showing in this can sell some more memberships.
Strength on and off the field is the way to go.
I luv ya catters!!
Bartram_Class
11 Feb 2008, 21:56
Melbourne by 65.
Yeh yeh, I'll let myself out, cya on saturday fellas. ;)
Copernicus
12 Feb 2008, 02:36
I heard that this game may sell out. Is that true? If so, by what day do you reckon it'd sell out?
I'd think that standing room wont sell out, but probably the seating will be sold out by mid-week, if it hasn't already.
Pretty insane for a NAB Cup match!
I heard that this game may sell out. Is that true? If so, by what day do you reckon it'd sell out?
This from GFC email:
Reserved seating can be purchased in the Reg Hickey Stand (Brownlow Stand sold out). General admission patrons will have access to seating in the Doug Wade Stand or Gary Ablett Terrace and standing room.
I doubt it will be a sell out, but the warm weather will def bring more people out. (Which is just what happened last year)
Reading an article last week they were struggling to sell tickets (about 5000 sold) and were expecting most people to just rock up and buy tickets on the day, which is what they don't want, because they'll end up with issues like last year and if it does happen again the AFL won't play NAB cup games there again.
Hearing that the stands are selling out though, I'm guessing quite a few people are buying tickets this week.
Mr Sensitive
12 Feb 2008, 12:04
Honestly, couldn't give 2 stuffs if Geelong lose this week. I don't think it will be a blow out in any case, since neither team will be going very hard at all. Margin will be around 20 points either way
KevinCat07
12 Feb 2008, 17:09
We could turn up wanting to loose and still beat the dees if we wanted.
8 points.
chokewood1
12 Feb 2008, 18:00
it doesnt really matter if we win or not as our focus has to be on round one against port but i reckon we should win because we are simply better hope guys lyk djekerra west the two simpsons davenport taylor etc play cos it will be good to c were there at i reckon davenport will b a playor 2 looking at his last two seasons in the twos.
cats by 4 or 5 goals.
go u mighty catters
Just bought 2 tickets. The only reserved seats left were at the top of the new stand.
couchy555
14 Feb 2008, 17:18
Actually ive changed my mind about this one
New Melbourne coach, tryin to implement a new game plan, and the cats are full of confidence, .
Melbourne to get seriously touched up. Do your self a favour dees fans, dont drive your 4wds to geelong, leave tickets for geelong fans and go hiking or skiing or what ever cliche your supposed to do on weekends now anyways.
Cats by 80+
Tonycam*
14 Feb 2008, 19:29
how about ill take under 60 and you take over 60
the bet is........ 1 drink at the lambys tent :thumbsu:
I think I owe you a drink after so many outs mate.
davey_magik
14 Feb 2008, 19:51
You guys will beat us considering the amount of kids we've thrown into the squad.
Cats by 20, though I wouldn't be surprised if we win.
I got on the net last night and booked a couple of seats so prob still a few available, only half an hour to go and work, a drive down from Melb and the beers will be flowing!
deadfish
16 Feb 2008, 12:48
Just went and bought 2 tickets, no lines or anything there, although it is still 3 hours till the game starts. Cant wait to go!
S "Thinks He's Daicos" J
16 Feb 2008, 15:34
Right I'm listening on the radio - can't stand it but didn't have anyone to go with today. Anyone else here listening?
Team Extreme
16 Feb 2008, 15:37
Its about to start.
Hawkins is on the bench.
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 15:42
No clock but it's about 2 minutes in and the guys look on already.
I thought they'd take it easy.
Team Extreme
16 Feb 2008, 15:44
Goals to Mooney,Kelly and Stevie J and demons yet to score.
funny to see gazza with no hair.
S "Thinks He's Daicos" J
16 Feb 2008, 15:47
Wish I had Fox - how short is Ablett's hair? Similar to a few years back when he had the crew cut?
Three goals up - nice start.
Byrnes seems to have regressed skill wise over summer *shudder*
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 15:51
Wish I had Fox - how short is Ablett's hair? Similar to a few years back when he had the crew cut?
Three goals up - nice start.
He''s got a kingsley.
Team Extreme
16 Feb 2008, 16:11
qtr time
cats 8.1.49
dees 2.4.16
Willow_2000
16 Feb 2008, 16:15
qtr time
cats 8.1.49
dees 2.4.16
The score line doesnt suprise me. Geelong have fielded their A grade side apart from Scarlett, Egan, Chappy and Selwood. (did i miss anyone?)
PoidaCat
16 Feb 2008, 16:17
The score line doesnt suprise me. Geelong have fielded their A grade side apart from Scarlett, Egan, Chappy and Selwood. (did i miss anyone?)
Given those players are not in we have therefore not "fielded their A grade side".
It like people when they advertise stuff "Ohh yeah this is MINT condition besides the srcatches and cracks". :D
Blake and Tenance still can't kick lol! :thumbsd:
Willow_2000
16 Feb 2008, 16:19
It basically is your A grade side lol. Dw i dont blaim Geelong. If your teams that good, Why wouldnt you try and win the NAB Cup and the Flag. You get the $1 Million bonus and if theirs any team that can do both, Its Geelong
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 16:22
The score line doesnt suprise me. Geelong have fielded their A grade side apart from Scarlett, Egan, Chappy and Selwood. (did i miss anyone?)
Are the Coreys playing? Haven't seen them... Oh and Maxy of course!
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 16:29
And of course Egan.
That's a lot more top quality players than the saints had out last night and everyone was talking about how they were playing with a B grade squad a gainst a full strength Tigers.
Willow_2000
16 Feb 2008, 16:30
Steve Johnson is an absolute gun, No wonder the club didnt want to suspend him. I wouldnt of ethier when he plays like this.
Willow_2000
16 Feb 2008, 16:31
And of course Egan.
That's a lot more top quality players than the saints had out last night and everyone was talking about how they were playing with a B grade squad a gainst a full strength Tigers.
I think thats because people dont really rate the Saints as having much depth. On the other hand all the Geelong players are pretty much guns and quality players wheres the Saints arnt.:thumbsu:
It basically is your A grade side lol. Dw i dont blaim Geelong. If your teams that good, Why wouldnt you try and win the NAB Cup and the Flag. You get the $1 Million bonus and if theirs any team that can do both, Its Geelong
7 of the best 22 missing is the A grade side? :confused::confused:
Willow_2000
16 Feb 2008, 16:34
7 of the best 22 missing is the A grade side? :confused::confused:
Mate your a bit late on saying that. I said it was thier A grade side when we were talking about 4 of the top players being out. Then later on we discovered they were missing more.;)
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 16:35
I hear what you're saying, and I think at first I thought the same thing.
Hey that goal is the best thing I've ever seen Shannon do!
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 16:36
A Supergoal To Sb!!!!!
Team Extreme
16 Feb 2008, 16:37
Byrnes with a 6 pointer then a 9 pointer after some wojac magic
Mate your a bit late on saying that. I said it was thier A grade side when we were talking about 4 of the top players being out. Then later on we discovered they were missing more.;)
I am Tasmanian so I have an excuse for being slow ;)
The Sim Dog
16 Feb 2008, 16:39
My god Byrnes is so much more effective when he does not think too much and just acts (doesn't matter what he is doing).
Maybe Shannon could be sponsored to for a lobotomy in that case.
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 16:46
That lad Buckley looks like he can play.
Happy with our newcomers too for that matter - Taylor etc - some promising signs there.
couchy555
16 Feb 2008, 16:51
dont forget they have got ablett on the bench with a knock to his calf too so hes a virtual out.
Blake does look bigger too.
would like to see hawkins get in the game a bit more.
how many goals do u think s johnson will finish with? i reckon he'll get 5
cool, interviewin paul champan after the ads.
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 17:19
Prissa, Gamble and Loners all playing very well.
The Sim Dog
16 Feb 2008, 17:32
Need to finish this match as sharp as they started it Geelong. Too much of the 2nd and 3rd quarters has been absolute rubbish. More bad hand balls than I can count.
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 17:44
Need to finish this match as sharp as they started it Geelong. Too much of the 2nd and 3rd quarters has been absolute rubbish. More bad hand balls than I can count.
Suspect it's a bit of fitness, some application too - hard to be motivated I suspect when you are the premiers and 60 points up in the preseason comp.
Byrnes has another goal. Now we have to ask ourselves: can he win the Coleman?:D:D
Team Extreme
16 Feb 2008, 18:15
Now to play the saints next week and have Ottens/Blake ruck against King
and who will line up on Charlie.
:D:D:D
Brasil2007
16 Feb 2008, 18:21
Now to play the saints next week and have Ottens/Blake ruck against King
and who will line up on Charlie.
:D:D:D
I reckon they'll rest King.
Wistful
16 Feb 2008, 22:13
Geelong Addy has a photo gallery up from tonight's game.
http://tools.geelongadvertiser.com.au//photo_gallery/photo_gallery_popup.php?category_id=171