View Full Version : ROUND 13: WEST COAST vs GEELONG, SUBIACO
stmookeyj
20 Jun 2008, 04:34
After proving to Port Adelaide that going the knuckle does no good in modern footy, Geelong head to Perth for the 2nd time this season to face the Eagles. Geelong are looking to stay in top spot, the Eagles caught in a slump with 1 win from their last 11.
In team news, the home side gets back a few premiership players. Late withdrawl from last week Kerr returns, as does midfield buddies Fletcher and Braun. A little extra firepower up front also is in with McKinley and Hansen (after his most recent trip to where Bruce Reid got taped up) also in. No change for Geelong, and no bookie would have even put up a market for that.
This is the first of 2 meetings this year (they meet again in the last round at the Cattery). The Eagles lead the head 2 head 21-15 with a draw in 2003 (and 2 wins that mattered the most). They also lead the ledger in Perth 8-5, and 6-4 at Subi. Including the draw, the hosts have also won 4 of the last 7 against the defending premiers. However Geelong have been successful in their last 3 visits to Subi (including Freo fixtures).
TIP: Geelong by 48 pts, can't see the Eagles stopping the support cast if they try to contain #29.
Catfish Alley
20 Jun 2008, 11:20
Should be an interesting game. I'm confident but a little wary of the Eagles. They have been struggling, however, their home form lately hasn't been too bad. They beat Adelaide and took it up to Sydney - two teams that will play finals this year.
I must admit, I'm a little dissapointed that we never really got to see Geelong v West Coast when both teams were at their peak. This week the Eagles have brought in a few premiership players and they'll need them. Geelong have so much depth running through their midfield and this is where the game will be won. Also, despite the Cats missing Scarlett, I think West Coast will struggle to kick a competitive score. I thought Geelong might have brought in Wojicinski to break the lines of the big Subiaco ground but we've made no changes. The match-up of the game will be Cox v Ottens. Two premiership ruckmen and two of the best going around. Ottens is still running himself into fitness and form so I think Cox may take the honours.
I think this game will be tight for about a quarter and a half before Geelong break the shackles through sheer numbers in the midfield. The big ground suits the Cats style of play much more than even our home ground. We used to have a terrible interstate record but it has been good of late.
Cats by 39.
I really had some form of optimism about this game, until some of the youngins like masten (I was expecting a 4 goal, rising star nomination, gamebreaking effort from him on ablett ;)) got pulled out.
So funnily enough my confidence has dropped with the input of the older players, which shows how much i expect from them in the future i guess :cool:
I'm hoping Kerr plays on Ablett because that match would be interesting, but i'm sure that ling will tag him and not let me see that matchup.
Cox Vs Ottens will be great to see, Cox should rebound in fine form after his drop last week against Hille. I hope.
Ebert to get the rising star :eek: :thumbsu::thumbsu:
Hansen to do something unexpected, be it a horrible career ending injury, or a game that he wont be injured in ;)
Cats by 10 :D
http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsid=61846
Selwood and stokes in doubt
Joel Selwood and Mathew Stokes did not join their teammates at Melbourne Airport and they are no certainties to make the trip.
"They are going to do a fitness test so they are very close to playing, otherwise we wouldn’t have selected them," Thompson said.
"We have got our fingers crossed that they will be okay."
Ryan Gamble, David Wojcinski and Kane Tenace are the emergencies for the Saturday night match at Subiaco.
eaglechick79
20 Jun 2008, 14:53
i think we won't be as bad as ppl expect, look at our history against Geelong we play well against them (usually except a few games!)!!
So l think a close one! (l guess with us these days a close one is 30pts hehe!).... below 20pt margain l'll say!!!
I think West Coast will be lucky to get within five goals of Geelong by full time.
Kent_Kingsley
20 Jun 2008, 16:12
I am really surprised by everyones predictions...i reckon the eagles might get close.
cats by 8 points
Geelong comfortably by 6-10 goals
Cats a comfortable win and GAblett another 3 brownlow votes.
Will be an honour to watch him in the flesh tomorrow night.
Geelong by 45
Saw both teams first-hand last week, if both teams play the same way Geelong will win by 80-120. I highly doubt that will happen though, the eagles managed to nearly get Sydney 2 weeks ago and if they can play like that again they are in with a real chance.
Ferris_rules
20 Jun 2008, 23:50
I really had some form of optimism about this game, until some of the youngins like masten (I was expecting a 4 goal, rising star nomination, gamebreaking effort from him on ablett ;)) got pulled out.
So funnily enough my confidence has dropped with the input of the older players, which shows how much i expect from them in the future i guess :cool:
I'm hoping Kerr plays on Ablett because that match would be interesting, but i'm sure that ling will tag him and not let me see that matchup.
Cox Vs Ottens will be great to see, Cox should rebound in fine form after his drop last week against Hille. I hope.
Ebert to get the rising star :eek: :thumbsu::thumbsu:
Hansen to do something unexpected, be it a horrible career ending injury, or a game that he wont be injured in ;)
Cats by 10 :D
If WC are switched on and the Cats are off the boil (6 day break and playing interstate), as the Pies proved they could shake them.
Wouldnt be surprised to see the Eagles up at half time though.
Geelong by 37 points.
Being realistic.
Hunter to take mark of the millenium in the goal square over a pack of about 5 :p
Hunter to take mark of the millenium in the goal square over a pack of about 5 :p
If that happens look for a bloke looking to the sky arms outstretched yelling HUNTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably be the bloke next to me. :cool:
PoidaCat
21 Jun 2008, 15:45
West Coast wont play as shit as they have been.
Hopefully us by a few goals.
If that happens look for a bloke looking to the sky arms outstretched yelling HUNTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably be the bloke next to me. :cool:
I thought you were going to say Jeff Farmer then for a second!! ;)
Ricardo
21 Jun 2008, 17:15
West Coast easily beat Adelaide and should've beaten Sydney at Subi, i think this could be similar to the Freo match earlier in the year, WC to start strong, Geelong will take time to get into them match.
Cats by 13 points.
Beau Waters named to play for Claremont today, put isn't at the ground, leaving the team with 21 players. Could he be playing for the Eagles tonight and in that case who will be left out?
wce_all_da_way
21 Jun 2008, 18:25
Beau Waters named to play for Claremont today, put isn't at the ground, leaving the team with 21 players. Could he be playing for the Eagles tonight and in that case who will be left out?
Dislocated elbow in the first quarter in the WAFL.
Jimmy 2 Shoes
21 Jun 2008, 19:28
12 goals seems about right.
Eagles will do everything in their power to not win this, I don't buy into a word Worsfold says regarding tanking
I think we'll stay with them for a while, probably most of the first half and then the cats will take it up a notch and it will be business as usual for them.
Either that, or we'll just get blown off the park from start to finish.
Cats by 40.:(
sarah.13
21 Jun 2008, 20:05
Stokes out, Wojcinski in From 3MMM.
Motormouse
21 Jun 2008, 20:14
Stokes out, Wojcinski in From 3MMM.
At least Stokes will get to watch it from the sidelines. If he passed his medical yesterday, do you think this is just a precaution? or a tactic to bring our resident speedster to the wide open spaces of Subiaco?
I'm looking forward to watching the match, and think we may pull away at a steady pace from the opening bounce, pulling up part way into the third quarter scores becoming closer towards the end of the fourth.
Cats by 36.
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 20:42
lol at voss "embley verses ablett, that'll be a cracker, no it won't, Embley will get a schooling, and someone else will end up on ablett
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 20:49
West coasts kicking is pathetic, kind of tank like.
DeadlyAkkuret
21 Jun 2008, 20:50
The Eagles don't look interested. If they're truly tanking they'll get boned by about 100pts.
And_ROOS
21 Jun 2008, 20:50
Taylor with a goal, obviously getting some hints from Scarlo on how to get up the ground :D
DeadlyAkkuret
21 Jun 2008, 21:00
This is embarrassing. Is it just me or do the Eagles look like their minds are in another place?
Bachar Houli
21 Jun 2008, 21:00
It's the house of pain..... for West Coast.
At least Fitzroy had a go in 1996.
does anyone else have Ned from south park guest commentating for 10?
At least Fitzroy had a go in 1996.
No they didnt, they lost to Richmond by 151 points.
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 21:13
This may get very ugly.
Ricardo
21 Jun 2008, 21:13
West Coast easily beat Adelaide and should've beaten Sydney at Subi, i think this could be similar to the Freo match earlier in the year, WC to start strong, Geelong will take time to get into them match.
Cats by 13 points.
Could i have been more wrong :o
Great start, continuing on from a very good game vs Port, WC missed some easy chances though.
thejester
21 Jun 2008, 21:14
Ordinary game, it's a battle of the clangers atm. How is Steve Johnson - spends 20 seconds looking to pass off, looks up, changes grip, goal. Absolute freak. Loved Harry's goal as well.
does anyone else have Ned from south park guest commentating for 10?
Yeah the 10HD sound is stuffed. Normal 10 is fine but looks crap :(
Alphanumeric
21 Jun 2008, 21:15
This may get very ugly.
May?? It is going to get very ugly.
The Eagles don't look interested. If they're truly tanking they'll get boned by about 100pts.
Gee someone has been reading the WC tanking threads :rolleyes:
Eagles are shit... they don't need to tank. Though I do find it interesting that we were just crap till last week when that thread was started.
Yeah the 10HD sound is stuffed. Normal 10 is fine but looks crap :(
it's fixed... but i'm not sure who i preferred listening to... Ned or Robert Walls?
Nice duck by Chapman to get a cheap free kick and another goal to Geelong.
bigcatman
21 Jun 2008, 21:25
mc crap get his 2nd
The french man steals it and gets our second goal.
Leo Barry You Star
21 Jun 2008, 21:26
Oh my .... how embarrassing ... would hate to be a West Coke supporter
Brenton Davy
21 Jun 2008, 21:30
Scores?
Watching the close one at the Gabbatoir
Oh my .... how embarrassing ... would hate to be a West Coke supporter
West Coke? How original and creative of you. 3 AFL flags and countless finals appearances, how embarrassing for us indeed. I forget that no other teams have disappointing years where the league leaders, and previous premiers, take them apart.
NakedDeadGuy
21 Jun 2008, 21:35
Looks like the maggots have taken focus away from the hands in the back & chopping arms this week. Bloody annoying as a spectator, just asking for consistency!
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 21:37
Is anyone even on Ablett? he is just running around by himself
West Coke? How original and creative of you. 3 AFL flags and countless finals appearances, how embarrassing for us indeed. I forget that no other teams have disappointing years where the league leaders, and previous premiers, take them apart.
Yeah.. when it's happening to your team you seem to generalize and assume this happens every year...
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 21:39
May?? It is going to get very ugly.
Was trying to be nice :p
haywood jablome
21 Jun 2008, 21:41
WTF the umpires are blatently cheating.. This is bullshit.
WTF the umpires are blatently cheating.. This is bullshit.
http://www.cluttercontrolfreak.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/kleenex.jpg
TheTrav
21 Jun 2008, 21:46
WTF the umpires are blatently cheating.. This is bullshit.
Yeh apparently west coast can push people in the back and chop arms tonight.
PoidaCat
21 Jun 2008, 21:47
WTF the umpires are blatently cheating.. This is bullshit.
Umpiring has been a disgrace...
it's like they have some unwritten mercy rule...
blatant holds not picked up simply because the crowd doesn't roar etc.
Ahh well...can't complain...up by 10 goals. :D
thejester
21 Jun 2008, 21:48
What does Lonergan have to do to get a free?
KevinCat07
21 Jun 2008, 21:49
http://www.cluttercontrolfreak.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/kleenex.jpg
That's probably what they should be handing out to the crowd atm.
That stroll in goal from Gary just summed up the half:thumbsu:
Like a walk in the park.
catempire
21 Jun 2008, 21:50
Was the arm chopping rule revoked by the AFL some time between 5:00pm and 7:40pm tonight?
PoidaCat
21 Jun 2008, 21:50
What does Lonergan have to do to get a free?
+1...
As I said..."Unwritten MERCY RULE".
LifeSpan-Void
21 Jun 2008, 21:51
this whole thread is tanking. What a crap response from West Coast devotees. Harden the F Up, twinks
randyzany
21 Jun 2008, 21:52
Great to see our boys for the first time this year completely back to their 2007 Premiership form. :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:
Ricardo
21 Jun 2008, 21:52
Umpiring hasn't been that bad, just a couple of inconsistent decisions, i'd be a lot more annoyed at them if we were losing though.
Crowd has gone dead silent, it feels weird seeing WC playing so bad, they were such a powerhouse team making a semi just last year, the plus is they are playing a lot of kids and they can cause the occasional upset here and there (vs Adel and nearly v Syd).
Motormouse
21 Jun 2008, 21:53
Looks like the maggots have taken focus away from the hands in the back & chopping arms this week. Bloody annoying as a spectator, just asking for consistency!
I commented on that too.
If you climb for the mark and end up with the ball....it's a mark, but if you climb over someone and don't......it's in the back....or at least it used to be.
Still, don't want to be seen complaining at this point in the game:D
KevinCat07
21 Jun 2008, 21:53
Great to see our boys for the first time this year completely back to their 2007 Premiership form. :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:
Agreed but I don't want us coasting this one in I want us to repeat it in the second half and win by 100+
jacross
21 Jun 2008, 21:55
I wouldn't go so far as to say Premiership form, we are a little sloppy but really you can't complain can you.
As for umpiring, it's been a bit ordinary. Both sides have had things that warranted free kicks, and some that didn't. Chapman got a gimme goal from a poor decision.
Ricardo
21 Jun 2008, 21:57
Chapman got a gimme goal from a poor decision.
I hate when that happens and it happens quite often, player either slips down or ducks the head and they pay it high, quite annoying.
That's probably what they should be handing out to the crowd atm.
That stroll in goal from Gary just summed up the half:thumbsu:
Like a walk in the park.
There was a hint of intentional irony in that one...
If anyone needs to 'toughen the F up' it's those pompous Geelong supporters constantly complaining about the umpiring when it has no impact on the game as indicated by their 57 point half time margin.
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Don't know what was meant by the whole thread is tanking... I believe tanking is defined as losing intentionally in order to pick up some young talent. Supporters conceding defeat half way in the game whilst down by 10 goals is NOT tanking, it's being REALISTIC. I'm not going to go all out and put all my money on west coast to win this game, but I'm not asking for us to lose by a lot on the flip side either.
Geelong 10 goals up, and yet the frees are 12 - 5 West Coast's way.
Doesn't make sense.
haywood jablome
21 Jun 2008, 22:01
Geelong 10 goals up, and yet the frees are 12 - 5 West Coast's way.
Doesn't make sense.
Umpires trying to prevent a big blow out, it's pretty obvious.. See if it stays the same in the second half.
Motormouse
21 Jun 2008, 22:02
I hate when that happens and it happens quite often, player either slips down or ducks the head and they pay it high, quite annoying.
Swings and roundabouts....there are ones missed and ones paid that aren't there, at least it won't decide the outcome.
Is anyone even on Ablett? he is just running around by himself
Our boys have Ablett as supercoach captain.
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:10
Swings and roundabouts....there are ones missed and ones paid that aren't there, at least it won't decide the outcome.
Yeah, hear hear. I'm not about to subscribe to theories about how umpires favour this club or that club or interstate sides or whatever.
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:15
Oh those poor bastards. Chipping around in the back half, clanger, intercept, Ablett, Varcoe, goal.
82 point lead.
KevinCat07
21 Jun 2008, 22:17
:D This is glorious
Agreed but I don't want us coasting this one in I want us to repeat it in the second half and win by 100+
Looks like you are getting your wish! 88 pts up now..
KevinCat07
21 Jun 2008, 22:20
Looks like you are getting your wish! 88 pts up now..
Make that 95:eek:
The commentators are jacking themselves off over Geelong atm. They seem to be completely ignoring just how bad the Eagles are playing. Half of Geelong's goals have come directly from turnovers.
This is embarassing.
KevinCat07
21 Jun 2008, 22:22
101 points the margin.
If catters keep up this effort they will kick 12.6 for the quarter!
106 points, pfft, barely even beating us.
The game would be more in West coasts favour if they werent even on the field :o
Shocking football.
2009 will not come sooner.
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:26
Looks like you are getting your wish! 88 pts up now..
James Kelly, regulation goal, 101 points up.
Ouch.
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:30
I've seen West Coast give us enough footy lessons in the 90s to really, REALLY, enjoy this. A real malicious nasty vindictive enjoyment that curls upwards at the edges of the mouth when the Eagles miss a goal.
What the ____ is goin on here
Freo1995
21 Jun 2008, 22:32
I've seen West Coast give us enough footy lessons in the 90s to really, REALLY, enjoy this. A real malicious nasty vindictive enjoyment that curls upwards at the edges of the mouth when the Eagles miss a goal.
'lol'
116 points down in the 3rd Qtr. LMAO.
Freo1995
21 Jun 2008, 22:39
Anyone know the Eagles biggest loss?
I've seen West Coast give us enough footy lessons in the 90s to really, REALLY, enjoy this. A real malicious nasty vindictive enjoyment that curls upwards at the edges of the mouth when the Eagles miss a goal.
Those Grand Finals were especially fun :D
Geelong came to play tonight, giving everyone of our players an absolute lesson. Excellent chance to kick on in the last quarter and break 200.
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:40
3 qtr time, Mooney grabs another, 116 point lead...!
This is uglier than a Britney Spears Child Minding Centre
Ablett's brought his own footy... again.
Ricardo
21 Jun 2008, 22:41
Cats by 13 points.
I meant to add another 1
:o
Gee the Cats could break the 200 barrier again.
And I thought the way we played against Collingwood was one of the worst games I'd seen us play! This is shocking! :mad:
wce_all_da_way
21 Jun 2008, 22:43
Ablett truly is amazing. I hope we can keep it to under 200, that'd be a nice surprise when I get home tomorrow.
CatmanForever
21 Jun 2008, 22:44
WCE are a rabble tonight.......it's nice to spank them for the pain they have given us over the years. But it is kinda sad to see a once mighty club capitulate like this. They were premiers 2 years ago, tonight they look like rabble. Kerr getting tagged a treat and not one Eagles player has come in and put the shepherd or block on Ling to help him out. Shameful.
Archie Jnr
21 Jun 2008, 22:44
What the ____ is goin on here
Not much.
Just the reigning premiers cranking up the gears as the finals approach.
How about you guys ?
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:45
A WCE supporter did post one topic on the GFC board saying, "Go easy... please!".
Sorry...!
I honestly thought WCE were half a chance tonight, six day turnaround, travel, etc etc
WCE are a rabble tonight.......it's nice to spank them for the pain they have given us over the years. But it is kinda sad to see a once mighty club capitulate like this. They were premiers 2 years ago, tonight they look like rabble. Kerr getting tagged a treat and not one Eagles player has come in and put the shepherd or block on Ling to help him out. Shameful.
Yep! No one has helped Kerr out at all. Only one to give Ling a hit was one of your own players!
palmer2farmer
21 Jun 2008, 22:49
Anyone know the Eagles biggest loss?
Essendon: Essendon 25.10 (160) d West Coast 1.12 (18) - 142 points, Windy Hill, R15 1989
catters05
21 Jun 2008, 22:50
WCE are a rabble tonight.......it's nice to spank them for the pain they have given us over the years. But it is kinda sad to see a once mighty club capitulate like this. They were premiers 2 years ago, tonight they look like rabble. Kerr getting tagged a treat and not one Eagles player has come in and put the shepherd or block on Ling to help him out. Shameful.
Well in Eagles defence.....Judd and Cousins are big players missing from 06.
CatmanForever
21 Jun 2008, 22:50
Yep! No one has helped Kerr out at all. Only one to give Ling a hit was one of your own players!
you will see the opposite with Ablett. The boys go out of their way to free him up with shepherds and blocks because his disposal is so good.
Raskolnikov
21 Jun 2008, 22:50
Loved the three quarter time game note on ch 10. Geelong = Awesome West Coast = Disgraceful
Looks like our no 1 pick is in serious jeopardy. Bugger you West Aussies.;)
Freo1995
21 Jun 2008, 22:51
Essendon: Essendon 25.10 (160) d West Coast 1.12 (18) - 142 points, Windy Hill, R15 1989
Cheers!
catters05
21 Jun 2008, 22:51
Essendon: Essendon 25.10 (160) d West Coast 1.12 (18) - 142 points, Windy Hill, R15 1989
COuld be beaten tonight, what is the biggest loss for eagles at subi?
iameviljez
21 Jun 2008, 22:53
COuld be beaten tonight, what is the biggest loss for eagles at subi?
At a guess it's 131 points, 21st June, 2008 v Geelong