Analysis Geelong 2021 - contenders or a decline

[Evolved1]

With better kicking in front of the sticks, they would have had Richmond on the ropes at half time. They're an experienced team who probably need an injection of midfield pace, but I can't see them sliding out of the top 8. Have a look at the teams who missed finals and ask yourself how many of them you'd back against Geelong in 2021.

 

[The 747]

Well one year the predictions of our decline have to be right right? We would expect to be playing finals next year as is our aim every year.

 

[HairyO]

Contenders with Cameron coming in.

Who are the small forwards and who are the key defenders ?

 

[unplugged]

Don't think I'll ever make the mistake again of writing Geelong off.

 

[HairyO]

Don't think I'll ever make the mistake again of writing Geelong off.

But also they wont win a flag with Scott as coach.

 

[Evolved1]

But also they wont win a flag with Scott as coach.

2011 says otherwise. The cattle isn't bad.

 

[HairyO]

2011 says otherwise. The cattle isn't bad.

2011 was an inherrited team. Like Longmire and 2012. Judging Scott on what he has done since then, he isnt winning a flag.

Its been the same theory as Clarko and Hawthorn except we 3-peated.

 

[Evolved1]

2011 was an inherrited team. Like Longmire and 2012. Judging Scott on what he has done since then, he isnt winning a flag.

Its been the same theory as Clarko and Hawthorn except we 3-peated.

Geelong were in disarray at the end of 2010 with Bomber Thompson and Gary Ablett walking out on the club. They've been thereabouts consistently during Scott's coaching years so you have to give him some credit. Also, they had Richmond on the ropes at half time and could have been even further ahead with accurate kicking.

I wouldn't write Geelong off.

 

[HairyO]

Geelong were in disarray at the end of 2010 with Bomber Thompson and Gary Ablett walking out on the club. They've been thereabouts consistently during Scott's coaching years so you have to give him some credit. Also, they had Richmond on the ropes at half time and could have been even further ahead with accurate kicking.

I wouldn't write Geelong off.

They had a great 1st half in the prelim last year too.

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

The age of Geelong's team next year:

Selwood - 33
Hawkins - 32
Tuohy - 31
Henderson - 31
Dangerfield - 31
Stanley - 30
Blicavs - 30
Rohan - 30
Duncan - 30

 

[Gavin Excell]

That was our last crack at winning it i think. Will make finals next year mainly because there are a lot of average sides in the competition

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

It’s all downhill from here with this coach and playing group.

 

[Chewy316]

That 2nd half last night you could see Richmond were running on top of the ground despite being a man down since the start of the game, whilst Geelong looked completely cooked - running in quicksand.

I think Geelong were a side who benefited from the shorter quarters and fewer games this year - allowing them to manage their older brigade more effectively.

Neither Cameron nor Higgins move the needle for me. Their midfield is still their main issue when they lose games.

Should make top 8 and the media will spurt on about how they'll be a contender all year but I'll be surprised if they make it to prelim final week in 2021.

 

[Power Raid]

The cats will definitely be contenders in 2021.

Pros: They have a strong defence and potentially the best forward line in the comp with Jezza (even without Jezza)
Cons: They look too big and struggle to run out games against hard running sides for four quarters

I picked the tigers last night by 43, as I felt the tigers would smash the cats in the last 25 minutes. I wasn't too far wrong. However if they fix this issue, they'll go from flag contender to flag favourite.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

I'm hopeful, but hard to see us having a better chance than last night while Richmond are around the mark. As long as the premiership goes through Richmond, we're going to find it tough. We have the talent, but when it comes to the crunch, they're tougher and more clinical.

I will say losing a grand final, but having that build up on GF week, even in as weird a season as 2020, beats the hell out of losing a prelim.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Cameron and Hawkins.

I think that answers the question pretty well.

 

[Roddy]

Thats what the hawks and crows thought too.

We will see.

We've never said that. Never even thought that.

 

[BigVic]

The age of Geelong's team next year:

Selwood - 33
Hawkins - 32
Tuohy - 31
Henderson - 31
Dangerfield - 31
Stanley - 30
Blicavs - 30
Rohan - 30
Duncan - 30

A huge concern next year. Joel Selwood is the oldest player.

 

[kranky al]

lose gaj - gain whatsisface from gws

plus they have a proven record of unearthing gems from average pics

anyone writing geelong off (again) just hasnt been watching - they keep coming back

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

Will be top 4 again for probably the next 2-3 years.

When Selwood, Danger, Hawkins and Duncan retire they will fall off a cliff though.

 

[HTT]

You look at the amount of older players they have and have to think about it.
But then you look at how that’s been predicted for the last 10 years and hasn’t happened.
Maybe down the track last night will be seen as the last straw but I think it’s more likely this year was an important step forward to break a minor finals hoodoo and the loss will spur them on.

 

[My Cotchin Rules]

This team is way too professional to drop off like Adelaide & Giants did.
They will be top 4 again bookmark it.
9 games back at their fortress plus adding in Jeremy Cameron

5

Jeremy Cameron

Age

31

Ht

196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.6

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

G

2.0

5star

& Shaun Higgins

4

Shaun Higgins

Age

36

Ht

184cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.4

5star

K

10.6

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

21.8

5star

K

10.3

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.6

4star

G

0.1

3star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.6

3star

.
Ablett will be missed & not sure what's happening with Harry Taylor but I'm sure they can cover him if he retires.

 

[JackOutback]

Top 8, but not a contender. Cameron is a good pick up but their midfield is about to fall off a cliff. They need a gun replacement.

 

[Virus]

Top 8, but not a contender. Cameron is a good pick up but their midfield is about to fall off a cliff. They need a gun replacement.

One Tim Kelly

11

Tim Kelly

Age

29

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.6

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

19.9

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

3.6

4star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.2

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.8

5star

please!

 

[juss]

I think they will be in the hunt, but others are more likely.

Reckon they'll be a 3rd-6th SF/PF team.