Official Club Stuff OFFICIAL GEELONG CATS THREAD - Questions, comments and suggestions for the Club

[Official Cats]

Thanks for the reply Mitch. I thought that it looked a lot like Scooter myself but the majority of posters thought that it was Caddy and it looks as though they are right. Has Scooter begun to join in on some more competitive drills of late?

Thanks.

Scoot isn't in full training yet but has been in and out of drills over the past few weeks. It's always going to be a long process with him because the club want to get him right once and for all.

We're hoping to put together an nib Medical Room update next week so should have further details for you then.

- Mitch

 

[CatTricks]

Official Cats Any update on the injured guys? Skipper, Scooter etc...

 

[CatTricks]

Official Cats Also, how is Zac Bates travelling?

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Official Cats Any update on the injured guys? Skipper, Scooter etc...

We're hoping to put together an nib Medical Room update next week so should have further details for you then.

- Mitch

 

[dazbroncos]

Welcome Mitch and thanks for the efforts and support..
Keep up the great work.. All very good.
Hopefully you find the interaction as fruitful and successful as we are.

Go Catters

 

[BlightysCats]

This might sound like a ridicuous question Official Cats but does the club have any plans to put anti terror fences around Simonds like those trialled at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test? Because if they do PLEASE DON'T!! They were a bloody disgrace and WILL turn people off going to see the footy live...

 

[manboob]

Official Cats according to The Age "Carlton, Melbourne and Geelong are now the only Victorian clubs agreeable to having relationships with sports betting agencies." Is this going to endure much longer? I think many feel we are better than this as a club.



http://www.theage.com.au/afl/richmo...ting-lucre-20160217-gmwh8d.html#ixzz40R90DVe2

 

[Official Cats]

This might sound like a ridicuous question Official Cats but does the club have any plans to put anti terror fences around Simonds like those trialled at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test? Because if they do PLEASE DON'T!! They were a bloody disgrace and WILL turn people off going to see the footy live...

No plans for any MCG style fencing. We'll actually hopefully have a much smoother entry process in 2016 which we'll be announcing shortly! However round one being at the MCG may mean some delays.

 

[Official Cats]

Official Cats according to The Age "Carlton, Melbourne and Geelong are now the only Victorian clubs agreeable to having relationships with sports betting agencies." Is this going to endure much longer? I think many feel we are better than this as a club.



http://www.theage.com.au/afl/richmo...ting-lucre-20160217-gmwh8d.html#ixzz40R90DVe2

We don't have a relationship with any sports betting agency as it stands right now. In fact, we haven't had one for approximately 6-7 years. For most of that time we've had Gambler's Help Victoria as a partner instead but that agreement has now ended.

In terms of an overall philosophy this is something discussed at board level.

Hope that went a ways to explaining the current climate.

 

[manboob]

We don't have a relationship with any sports betting agency as it stands right now. In fact, we haven't had one for approximately 6-7 years. For most of that time we've had Gambler's Help Victoria as a partner instead but that agreement has now ended.

In terms of an overall philosophy this is something discussed at board level.

Hope that went a ways to explaining the current climate.

Perfect thanks! Do you think it's worth contacting The Age about it?

 

[Biggy_Boy]

Perfect thanks! Do you think it's worth contacting The Age about it?

Geelong still hasn't signed the charter mentioned in that article, which is how they determine if a club is "agreeable to having relationships with sports betting agencies", despite it not having had a relationship with one for years. It would probably be a pertinent point for a journalist to mention if giving an even-handed account, though. Obviously a club that hasn't had a relationship with a betting agency for 6-7 years and has since had a partnership with an anti-gambling organisation can't be too willing to enter such deals.

 

[catempire]

At best, disingenuous from Teh Aged.

 

[corio bay]

Official Cats

Just wanted to chime in and say thanks Tom and Mitch for the effort the club is putting into the communication side of things.

There are a lot of us here on the board who dont post that often, but still lurk around, so i think you'll be surprised just how far the information posted on here travels.

Cheers!

 

[catempire]

Official Cats, I think the Geelong BigFooty community would really appreciate some clarity around the Selwoods and Clark injuries. If there is a priority area for improvement in communication in 2016 reporting on injuries would be it IMO.

 

[vinum coupe]

Official Cats, I think the Geelong BigFooty community would really appreciate some clarity around the Selwoods and Clark injuries. If there is a priority area for improvement in communication in 2016 reporting on injuries would be it IMO.

Catempire, I think it would be prudent to go back and read the very first post of this thread.

 

[catempire]

Catempire, I think it would be prudent to go back and read the very first post of this thread.

Phrased poorly by me. I didn't mean to suggest Official Cats should provide info here that wasn't in the public domain. But I do think the club's reporting of injuries (e.g. On the club website) could be vastly improved.

 

[you pick one]

A bridge to far CE ? you've scared them off.8 days and counting.

 

[catempire]

A bridge to far CE ? you've scared them off.8 days and counting.

Sorry everyone.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Sorry everyone.

Could be worse, CE

When challenged by host Kevin Bartlett to disclose more information [about Ben Reid's injury] for the benefit of Collingwood supporters, Balme suggested that fans "don't know what's good for them really".

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...nies-ben-reid-is-injured-20160226-gn49yf.html

 

[catempire]

Could be worse, CE

When challenged by host Kevin Bartlett to disclose more information [about Ben Reid's injury] for the benefit of Collingwood supporters, Balme suggested that fans "don't know what's good for them really".

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...nies-ben-reid-is-injured-20160226-gn49yf.html

Well there you go! Can't say I'm surprised Balmey is of that view!

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Could be worse, CE

When challenged by host Kevin Bartlett to disclose more information [about Ben Reid's injury] for the benefit of Collingwood supporters, Balme suggested that fans "don't know what's good for them really".

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...nies-ben-reid-is-injured-20160226-gn49yf.html

I don't care about what you wrote. I'm just happy that you're back!

 

[you pick one]

I don't care about what you wrote. I'm just happy that you're back!

I thought he may have hi Fred.

 

[Cat_Mancini]

Official Cats, Do you know which end the cheer squad will sit at the MCG on Easter Monday?/

 

[Official Cats]

Official Cats, I think the Geelong BigFooty community would really appreciate some clarity around the Selwoods and Clark injuries. If there is a priority area for improvement in communication in 2016 reporting on injuries would be it IMO.

Hi catempire, unfortunately the decisions on the reporting of the injuries is not something that we have much control over. The medical department notifies us of when there is something to report. We can understand the frustration when it feels like we are keeping back information but please understand that the decisions made are done whilst keeping a lot of things in mind including current diagnosis of the injury, player's welfare as well as other many other considerations. For example, the Sam Menegola injury is one where the medical team is waiting for swelling to go down before making a thorough diagnosis. This means we aren't jumping the gun and then having to change our communications and also to make sure that all avenues have been exhausted. Rest assured we are in continual discussion around each individual injury and it is more often than not a case by case basis.
Thanks,
Tom

 

[Official Cats]

Official Cats, Do you know which end the cheer squad will sit at the MCG on Easter Monday?/

Hey Cat_Mancini,
The cheer squad will be located in bay M3 at the Southern Stand End.
Cheers,
Tom