Preview 2025 Preliminary Final: Geelong v Hawthorn, 19 September 2025, 7.40pm @ MCG

[Alex_au]

Majority on the cats board appear extremely confident. Almost has a 2008 feel to it where the pressure will be all on them.

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Am I the only person who thinks we go in unchanged?

Mitch has said multiple times this year he likes bringing a runner on as sub. Works well with CJ going to the wing as it allows Weddle to do whatever he wants

 

[reubski23]

Ramsden then and gives us the second ruck, which keeps Chol forward, 100% agree Lewis looked slow and no agility.

Biggest Ramaden fan on the board - I legit think he could be anything after watching a number of his games at BH - but he missed his opportunity today sadly

 

[reubski23]

Watching BHH, Ramsden hasn't made a great case for himself. Barely got near it.

Reeves won the ruck as he should against a guy who looked about a foot shorter

Frenchie had a bit of it but wouldn't say influential

HH was probably our best along with BMac did some solid things

I don't understand how he's not in the conversation to replace CJ

Who BMAC or HH?

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Will Morrison be fit?

Feel like he's been one week away for the last month

 

[reubski23]

Will Morrison be fit?

Feel like he's been one week away for the last month

I believe they ruled him out for the season sadly

 

[Dazza the Viking]

Will Morrison be fit?

Feel like he's been one week away for the last month

Morrison got ruled out for the season

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Morrison got ruled out for the season

Must have missed this, when was this?

 

[Dazza the Viking]

Must have missed this, when was this?

Done his quad again, about a week ago I think

 

[MasterSamurai]

Lewis stays in , he has played well against cats in the past. But, gotta do more though, don't think he raised a sweat. Mack should come in for mine if Ginni is too risky.

 

[Hodginator]

I believe it's Monday but don't quote me on that

Can’t believe it’s not sooner. What’s the point in delaying it. Makes no sense to me.

 

[Elhawko]

Weather forecast is for 15mm of rain on Friday. Might be a good day for small forwards and big bodied mids.

 

[Hawkk]

 

[seysearles]

Fun fact .... the last knockout final we lost to Geelong was the 1963 GF.

 

[TylerDurden]

We dont have a fwd to replace Ginni if he doesn't get up.
Assuming it's Mackenzie.

 

[diggydig]

Although I am a Ramsden fan, I would retain Lewis for structure - too big an ask to bring him in for a prelim. Too much of a risk he will get in the way.

We could consider McKenzie as a straight swap for Jiath on the wing, or Bailey Mc to let Amon or Impey go to wing. McKenzie lacks awareness of risk, but delivers well be foot. Bailey is quick and brave but a bit frost/CJ like of not knowing what to do next.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

IT was starting to click a bit for Lewis in the second quarter.

The sub out at half time was clearly pre-planned even though he was also one of the least impactful players on the ground.

I reckon we keep him in for Geelong. We need those outlet targets

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

 

[cs61]

IT was starting to click a bit for Lewis in the second quarter.

The sub out at half time was clearly pre-planned even though he was also one of the least impactful players on the ground.

I reckon we keep him in for Geelong. We need those outlet targets

It's also at the MCG. Lewis looked much more competitive in his games against Carlton and Melbourne, and that was early on in his return. His three interstate games (Brisbane, GWS and Crows) are when he's looked the most lost. Knows this ground a lot better to find space etc. For structure will still be important.

 

[blackheart]

I'm not sure where Morrison is at, but he could be an ideal sub, plus he's played really well this year.

 

[Spook]

I'm not sure where Morrison is at, but he could be an ideal sub, plus he's played really well this year.

Re-injured his quad, out for season.

 

[cryptor]

Going to be difficult to get any work done this week.

 

[burger09]

F off Jeff.

If I see him this week or hear constantly about how we haven't lost to the cats in a knock-out final since blah blah......

I'll spew up!

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

F off Jeff.

If I see him this week or hear constantly about how we haven't lost to the cats in a knock-out final since blah blah......

I'll spew up!

He's right though. We beat them when it matters

 

[BigMick2]

The wife and I have done the 2 road trips , feeling the return the the G will be huge for the team and us !

Go Hawks !