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A lot of negativity has appeared on this board in the last two years, of people lamenting that Geelong are not winning flag after flag. Some blame Chris Scott, some blame the older players.
I actually don't think the future is as bleak as everyone thinks.
Firstly, let's accept that, if the era ended tomorrow, that we have little to complain about. We made hay while the sun shone, and won three flags in our premiership window. I would rather be us than St. Kilda and Bulldogs supporters, who didn't win one in their premiership window. We were very blessed.
Secondly, despite our injuries and setbacks, we have still made finals.
Many of you lament our 2013 season. But, with virtually no ruckmen, and Tom Hawkins with a bad back, we came within a kick of a GF.
This year, when we were supposed to slide, we had traded off Chapman, Pods and Josh Hunt, yet we still got to the second week of finals with no second tall forward option and getting smashed in clearances every week. We also made finals after winning five games by less than ten points.
This shows me that if we can have an injury free year, we are not too far off making GFs again and possibly winning them.
Also, people say that we will lose most of our premiership heroes, yet we will still get at least another five years out of our captain (Joel Selwood), our key backman (Harry Taylor) and our key forward (Tom Hawkins).Also, if Bartel or Johnson slow down, we can just play them as permanent forwards, and get another year or two out of them. By the time they retire, the new bunch will be ready to take over.
Players like Mitch Duncan is close to getting a hundred games soon. We also have emerging stars like Cameron Guthrie, and I really rate guys like George Horlin-Smith. Murdoch has shown something and I think Kersten, given more time, may pick up the pace and be a handy third option up forward. Also, don't forget Motlop.
Besides, the club must see itself in a premiership window. Why else would they go after Mitch Clark, who is a risky prospect, unless they think he could be the difference to snagging another flag. Remember that the Cats went out and got ruckman-forward Brad Ottens to put them over the edge for a flag. Well, Mitch isn't in the Ottens class, but can play ruck and second key tall, and they recruited him for a reason. You wouldn't get him if you went full rebuild.
Overall, for a team who the media say should have dropped out of the eight years ago, we aren't doing too damn bad. I don't know about you, but I am keeping the faith. Not blind faith, mind you, as I can see some problems. But I think that we are used to be spoiled with success, so we expect more. This next team won't be the once-in-an-era team like the 2007-09-11 teams were, but we can still do pretty damn good and get some more silverware down the Geelong highway. Call me a fool or one-eyed, but I firmly believe that.
I actually don't think the future is as bleak as everyone thinks.
Firstly, let's accept that, if the era ended tomorrow, that we have little to complain about. We made hay while the sun shone, and won three flags in our premiership window. I would rather be us than St. Kilda and Bulldogs supporters, who didn't win one in their premiership window. We were very blessed.
Secondly, despite our injuries and setbacks, we have still made finals.
Many of you lament our 2013 season. But, with virtually no ruckmen, and Tom Hawkins with a bad back, we came within a kick of a GF.
This year, when we were supposed to slide, we had traded off Chapman, Pods and Josh Hunt, yet we still got to the second week of finals with no second tall forward option and getting smashed in clearances every week. We also made finals after winning five games by less than ten points.
This shows me that if we can have an injury free year, we are not too far off making GFs again and possibly winning them.
Also, people say that we will lose most of our premiership heroes, yet we will still get at least another five years out of our captain (Joel Selwood), our key backman (Harry Taylor) and our key forward (Tom Hawkins).Also, if Bartel or Johnson slow down, we can just play them as permanent forwards, and get another year or two out of them. By the time they retire, the new bunch will be ready to take over.
Players like Mitch Duncan is close to getting a hundred games soon. We also have emerging stars like Cameron Guthrie, and I really rate guys like George Horlin-Smith. Murdoch has shown something and I think Kersten, given more time, may pick up the pace and be a handy third option up forward. Also, don't forget Motlop.
Besides, the club must see itself in a premiership window. Why else would they go after Mitch Clark, who is a risky prospect, unless they think he could be the difference to snagging another flag. Remember that the Cats went out and got ruckman-forward Brad Ottens to put them over the edge for a flag. Well, Mitch isn't in the Ottens class, but can play ruck and second key tall, and they recruited him for a reason. You wouldn't get him if you went full rebuild.
Overall, for a team who the media say should have dropped out of the eight years ago, we aren't doing too damn bad. I don't know about you, but I am keeping the faith. Not blind faith, mind you, as I can see some problems. But I think that we are used to be spoiled with success, so we expect more. This next team won't be the once-in-an-era team like the 2007-09-11 teams were, but we can still do pretty damn good and get some more silverware down the Geelong highway. Call me a fool or one-eyed, but I firmly believe that.
. So from where I sit, I am just so happy with what we have achieved that I don't see the point in getting angry or shitty at the club for not winning another one since. I know they are trying their best and as a supporter, that is all I ask for. 
