2nds VFL Round 2 - Casey v Geelong, Casey Fields, 2:00PM Sunday 13 April

[Turbocat]

No definitely not. We've finally got a ruck combination good enough to worry any team; the last thing I'd want to do is change that. Not to mention that what passed for our rucks in the Prelim got beaten easily by Hawthorn's, it's time to rectify that.

If you did want to bring in Walker - and they could have last week after a better VFL performance and didn't - then Blicavs is the only option I can see. But that isn't going to happen.

Just the way you posted it made me infer that was your thinking. I like the Big2 setup , 2 real rucks , but I wish 1 was a little more mobile/agile. Anyway , this stage of the year when the result is not do or die its good to run it and find out. Is the Big2 too slow for the Hawks...well lets find out

 

[Partridge]

Just the way you posted it made me infer that was your thinking. I like the Big2 setup , 2 real rucks , but I wish 1 was a little more mobile/agile. Anyway , this stage of the year when the result is not do or die its good to run it and find out. Is the Big2 too slow for the Hawks...well lets find out

I don't think so. I'd agree it might be too slow if they never get the ball. But McIntosh is averaging 15 touches and 4 marks a game, and one major bonus this season is that he hasn't forgotten how to play the game, or importantly how to get into space and be an option. Just need Simpson to keep developing in that way as well now.

 

[sarah.13]

I don't think so. I'd agree it might be too slow if they never get the ball. But McIntosh is averaging 15 touches and 4 marks a game, and one major bonus this season is that he hasn't forgotten how to play the game, or importantly how to get into space and be an option. Just need Simpson to keep developing in that way as well now.

Was good to see him clunk a few last week. If he can improve it a bit more it's quite conceivable that would get 2-3 goals out of them while up forward. Would really stretch Hawks backline but they need to stick them!

 

[Partridge]

Was good to see him clunk a few last week. If he can improve it a bit more it's quite conceivable that would get 2-3 goals out of them while up forward. Would really stretch Hawks backline but they need to stick them!

It was. He's starting to look like a very capable senior ruckman. His tapwork is pretty much there - he's now got to learn from McIntosh and get in the right spots to become more involved. Absolutely love his efforts when the ball is on the ground too.

 

[dazbroncos]

It was. He's starting to look like a very capable senior ruckman. His tapwork is pretty much there - he's now got to learn from McIntosh and get in the right spots to become more involved. Absolutely love his efforts when the ball is on the ground too.

He is not shy about getting down low and barreling in there to chase the pill. What impresses me about it even more is that with his 112 kgs flying around, he is actually doing a remarkable job about not giving frees away based on mass contact as he does it. Its one thing to chase the pill on the ground and get involved but its another altogether to do it legally without infringing or getting reported for contact.

Still has a ways to go with it but clearly in the right direction…

Go Catters

 

[sarah.13]

Match highlights of Geel V Casey up on the Melb website!!!!
Of course they are Casey highlights, can't believe even Melb who don't even have their own VFL side are able to produce highlights for the supporters and we can't...
Have a real bee in my hat on this!!!

 

[thejester]

Match highlights of Geel V Casey up on the Melb website!!!!
Of course they are Casey highlights, can't believe even Melb who don't even have their own VFL side are able to produce highlights for the supporters and we can't...
Have a real bee in my hat on this!!!

There are some Geelong highlights here sarah: http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2014-04-15/vfl-view-rd3

 

[winty]

Don't see this happen everyday...

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2014-04-14/hilarious-vfl-blooper

 

[FredLeDeux]

Don't see this happen everyday...

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2014-04-14/hilarious-vfl-blooper

Oh I don't know about that, I saw it yesterday and today, so far.

 

[vinum coupe]

That way they'll get some chances. (Walker's a CHF)

Seriously, has anyone seen Walker play CHF in the VFL?
I know I haven't.

 

[Teriyakicat]

I thought we found that out in the pre-season?....It's just deliver the ball properly and the guy will have a 50/50 chance, we ask the world out of our big forwards with crappy inside 50 entries, hopefully we'll get some right come Monday.
That way they'll get some chances. (Walker's a CHF)

and they have to honour those good passes and convert. Sometimes they let themselves and everyone else down by missing the bleeding obvious!

 

[Teriyakicat]

There are some Geelong highlights here sarah: http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2014-04-15/vfl-view-rd3

thanks Jester- good to see they've put some up. Lovely!

 

[dazbroncos]

Don't see this happen everyday...

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/video/2014-04-14/hilarious-vfl-blooper

First time I watched that I was more concerned about their knees and ankles. That could have gone south quickly I feel had they not fallen the way they did.

Glad it turned out ok…

Go Catters

 

[Turbocat]

I don't think so. I'd agree it might be too slow if they never get the ball. But McIntosh is averaging 15 touches and 4 marks a game, and one major bonus this season is that he hasn't forgotten how to play the game, or importantly how to get into space and be an option. Just need Simpson to keep developing in that way as well now.

Partridge..I was agreeing with you.. As I said...IS the big2 too slow..well lets play them and find out.

 

[meto]

Seriously, has anyone seen Walker play CHF in the VFL?
I know I haven't.

'OK' you win, tall forward then if that's what you're driving at?....anyway, what I'm saying is his endurance tank is only second to Blitz judging from the 3k TT run pre-season, to try and classify him as slow or lacking in running talent is false rubbish.

He's probably every bit as athletic as Reiwoldt judging by that 3k and he's a goal kicking tall forward, that's why I see him as a natural CHF prospect and maybe now a good one.

 

[Teriyakicat]

It was. He's starting to look like a very capable senior ruckman. His tapwork is pretty much there - he's now got to learn from McIntosh and get in the right spots to become more involved. Absolutely love his efforts when the ball is on the ground too.

Simpson is definitely heading in the right direction and yes, his ground work is ferocious! I thought he was the best of the ruckmen on the weekend- 15 HO @ 40% efficiency to McIntosh's 5 HO @ ??, 10 disposals (8 contested) at 80% vs 17 (9 contested) at 59% and 12 pressure acts to 7.
His 40% hitout efficiency was the highest in the 5 games I have stats for - probably inflated by the weakness of Eagles' midfield, though. I think having him on the ground at the same time as McIntosh is a big plus. Maybe Big Mac can give him tips during the game.

 

[meto]

His value to the midfield can't be underestimated, having that large frame with plenty of weight driving into the opposition is a huge benefit for the midfield in general.
He's not just a tap ruck but a big bodied extraction player. I believe he's a vital component to team success for season 2014.

 

[Partridge]

Seriously, has anyone seen Walker play CHF in the VFL?
I know I haven't.

Yep. I went on Sunday. Solid, as usual worked really hard, but it wasn't a day for tall forwards. Still makes skill errors though, even at that level, which is a bit of a concern. Very happy to see him playing there for most of the game, but he did have to relieve in the ruck a few times, which isn't good.

 

[vinum coupe]

Yep. I went on Sunday. Solid, as usual worked really hard, but it wasn't a day for tall forwards. Still makes skill errors though, even at that level, which is a bit of a concern. Very happy to see him playing there for most of the game, but he did have to relieve in the ruck a few times, which isn't good.

Good.

Who played at FF?

 

[Partridge]

Good.

Who played at FF?

Hamling for the most part, from what I saw. Very raw and physically still a way off seniors, but some definite promise there.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

His value to the midfield can't be underestimated, having that large frame with plenty of weight driving into the opposition is a huge benefit for the midfield in general.
He's not just a tap ruck but a big bodied extraction player. I believe he's a vital component to team success for season 2014.

I'm with you there meto
He's looking Mumfordish in his attack on the ball and the man.
A characteristic of this era has been our hardness and ability to hurt and wear down the opposition - we have had tough , hard players and some big mids ( Ling , Corey , Rooke ) who must hurt when they tackle and hit. It's become the Geelong way and not many win the next week after playing us.
That's why I laugh at douches who still label us as handbaggers - I reckon we are the benchmark for hardness now.

 

[Partridge]

I'm with you there meto
He's looking Mumfordish in his attack on the ball and the man.
A characteristic of this era has been our hardness and ability to hurt and wear down the opposition - we have had tough , hard players and some big mids ( Ling , Corey , Rooke ) who must hurt when they tackle and hit. It's become the Geelong way and not many win the next week after playing us.
That's why I laugh at douches who still label us as handbaggers - I reckon we are the benchmark for hardness now.

Simpson? He'll be better than Mumford. Pretty sure he won't leave a club for more money either.

Twice.

 

[Turbocat]

I'm with you there meto
He's looking Mumfordish in his attack on the ball and the man.
A characteristic of this era has been our hardness and ability to hurt and wear down the opposition - we have had tough , hard players and some big mids ( Ling , Corey , Rooke ) who must hurt when they tackle and hit. It's become the Geelong way and not many win the next week after playing us.
That's why I laugh at douches who still label us as handbaggers - I reckon we are the benchmark for hardness now.

Very good insight. In a way I think we lack a player like a Mitch Robinson/Max Rooke that can play but there major asset is not their ball skill

 

[meto]

Very good insight. In a way I think we lack a player like a Mitch Robinson/Max Rooke that can play but there major asset is not their ball skill

I agree Turbo, I've noticed whenever I might accidently say something of worth, he takes it to a higher level. Always worth a read F2G.

 

[The rabbi]

That's why I laugh at douches who still label us as handbaggers - I reckon we are the benchmark for hardness now.

That's funny. I never hear that expression used about Geelong Football Club these days. It was used frequently in my past youth. The way Geelong often played back then I did not think that it was an entirely unfair criticism.