Preview Rd24 Geelong vs Richmond Sat Aug 23 2025 415 pm @ MCG

[Turbocat]

Edwards to play on Saturday.

So good chance we have a very different look….

 

[Turbocat]

Let's see. But that's the word floating around.

Stanley won't be risked.

IF it happens ...Edwards would be a little bit of a surprise but Stanley not being risked is the smart move imo. The last thing we need when our list almost has not injuries is have the guy holding the fort in the most vulnerable role to get a 4 weeker… before the finals..

Might it also give us a look at what stocks we do have and how far off he is..

 

[Generalissimo]

I suspect we'll also see SDK doing a bit of rucking, particularly down back.

 

[Tony Barber]

I suspect we'll also see SDK doing a bit of rucking, particularly down back.

I really, really hope that doesnt happen.
He seemed to find some level of form on Sunday. We should try and help him continue with the form as a defender.

It's no time to be flirting with form.

 

[cats_09]

We've got a confirmed farewell game on Saturday - no retirement announcement, just won't be at the club next season

 

[Catman]

If the vision is inconclusive, then why does Neale get a week?

That's what we want to know. Was it the Swans medical report, or was there other camera angles that haven't been released publicly?

 

[Turbocat]

We've got a confirmed farewell game on Saturday - no retirement announcement, just won't be at the club next season

Should give WC a couple of years

 

[small 4wards]

Should give WC a couple of years

It isn't much really but as a neutral viewer I was impressed by his attitude this year with all the debutants and young players at Richmond. Going out of his way to say well done and celebrate their wins. I think he's got the right kind of character they could use

 

[year of the cat]

The most disappointing thing about the Neale suspension is this will now be accepted as precedent on similar incidents when no one I know thinks this should be a suspension.

You’re assuming the AFL are consistent. No way will that be a precedent. They make it up on the run.

 

[D BRIDGE]

I really, really hope that doesnt happen.
He seemed to find some level of form on Sunday. We should try and help him continue with the form as a defender.

It's no time to be flirting with form.

Agreed, not keen for roles to be switching up in the last game before finals.

 

[catempire]

You’re assuming the AFL are consistent. No way will that be a precedent. They make it up on the run.

Well I wouldn’t view that as directionally helpful. It might get 2 weeks next time.

 

[year of the cat]

Well I wouldn’t view that as directionally helpful. It might get 2 weeks next time.

Could be nothing, a fine or 2. Who would know?

 

[Generalissimo]

Well I wouldn’t view that as directionally helpful. It might get 2 weeks next time.

Surprised it didn't get 2 weeks in the first place. We might be playing Collingwood first week of finals after all.

 

[allrighty]

If the vision is inconclusive, then why does Neale get a week?

 

[cats_09]

 

[Lana]

A historic Cowan lead victory

 

[goyoucatters]

A historic Cowan lead victory

Part of his sequence of 13 straight victories from his debut.

 

[Generalissimo]

Josh Cowan

Josh Cowan

Age

34

Ht

184cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

6.3

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

0.8

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.6

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.6

3star

had oodles of talent and a long, accurate kick. Could have been anything if he'd been able to stay on the park.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Could be nothing, a fine or 2. Who would know?

 

[Vdubs]

I'll humbly agree to disagree.

Do so, but you have no basis. The GFC has made it clear they think he was guilty, and have not challenged. Why do you stick to your opinion based on limited vision? Surely they would prefer he plays this week, and have continuity, unless he's injured, but even then, they would contest it to get him cleared, and then manage him.

 

[Vdubs]

And I thought it was pissweak. Why are you so eager to throw Neale under the bus? The footage I saw showed no head contact- I'm not about to start speculating about hypothetical camera footage from another angle that may or may not exist, or a hypothetical Sydney medical report that may or may not exist. IMO they should have appealed. Perhaps they felt antagonizing Michael Christian further on the eve of the finals would be a poor move. Or maybe Neale was due a "manage" anyway.

It's all been answered. Nobody is keen to throw him under a bus. Why can't you accept he just coukd be guilty? Unintentional, just wrong bump, wrong time, with head contact. Just because we don't see it, clearly the club has, as have the ones sighting and suspending him. This is circular. No conspiracy, just sometimes our players also get the unhappy verdict.

 

[Cataholic]

Do so, but you have no basis. The GFC has made it clear they think he was guilty, and have not challenged. Why do you stick to your opinion based on limited vision? Surely they would prefer he plays this week, and have continuity, unless he's injured, but even then, they would contest it to get him cleared, and then manage him.

I have basis in the fact that there's not been a single frame of video showing Neale hit the head.

The club HAS NOT said he's guilty. Not once.

I get that could be insinuated by the club's 'no contest' but I don't think thats what their decision means at all.

I'm thinking they didn't want the distraction, or the risk to the soft cap, and weighed it up against our opponent this week and the opportunity to give Neale a rest before a demanding finals series.

 

[you pick one]

It's all been answered. Nobody is keen to throw him under a bus. Why can't you accept he just coukd be guilty? Unintentional, just wrong bump, wrong time, with head contact. Just because we don't see it, clearly the club has, as have the ones sighting and suspending him. This is circular. No conspiracy, just sometimes our players also get the unhappy verdict.

To start with there was no bump Neile simply lent on him.

 

[Gunf]

1 of 2 things happened with Neale

1 the AFL has footage we don't that shows head contact
2 Neale has a niggle and we want him cherry ripe for finals

Of course it could also be a combo of both

 

[Generalissimo]

To start with there was no bump Neile simply lent on him.

Hard to imagine what could possibly constitute low impact if that's medium.