Review Geelong defeat Hawks "when it matters" by 6 goals to make another Grand Final

[Footy Smarts]

I rewatched it last night. Did we lose focus during our week off or were the Hawks just intent on trying to floor us with their very best punches in that first quarter? After we 'worked them out' we were the better side but bloody hell, that first quarter!

Our start wasn't quite as bad on second look as it felt at the time. We were still beating them up around the ball.

We weren't great but there were 4 frees that were at least 50/50 deep in our forward line not paid (Neale arm chop on the lead, Neale pushed out in a marking contest, Danger taken high when trying to pick up the ball, HTB against Scrimshaw near the point post). Then Close and Miers panicked on very gettable chances at the end of the quarter. We could've easily had 4-5 goals at quarter time.

The main issues were 4-5 horrible turnovers (Mullin, Stewart, Mannagh and Smith come to mind) and our defence sagging back and getting beaten by little hit up leads.

Once we got more aggressive defensively and showed a bit more composure going forward we completely dominated.

 

[dudusmaximus]

Jhye Clark is on the Sunday Footy Show now - says Danger shot him a text last night along the lines of “enjoy every moment of the week, next Saturday might be the best day of your life.”

This tells me two things (speculation)
1) Jhye Clark was not meant to reveal it (still young; team makeup held until official announcement Thursday). But the young man has gratitude and respect in spades.
2) The Cats hold Clark in high esteem. Even though he is not 100% deserving of a spot now (he'll be the first to admit that), they think he has a big future with us.

 

[MacStradbroke]

This tells me two things (speculation)
1) Jhye Clark was not meant to reveal it (still young; team makeup held until official announcement Thursday). But the young man has gratitude and respect in spades.
2) The Cats hold Clark in high esteem. Even though he is not 100% deserving of a spot now (he'll be the first to admit that), they think he has a big future with us.

Jhye Clark does not believe he deserves a spot in our team hey?

 

[dudusmaximus]

Jhye Clark does not believe he deserves a spot in our team hey?

Selective editing? Even though he is not 100% deserving of a spot now (he'll be the first to admit that)

 

[Tony Barber]

This tells me two things (speculation)
1) Jhye Clark was not meant to reveal it (still young; team makeup held until official announcement Thursday). But the young man has gratitude and respect in spades.
2) The Cats hold Clark in high esteem. Even though he is not 100% deserving of a spot now (he'll be the first to admit that), they think he has a big future with us.

Chris Scott said it on Friday night. Something like 'I'll be letting players know as early as I can'.

 

[dudusmaximus]

Chris Scott said it on Friday night. Something like 'I'll be letting players know as early as I can'.

No one's questioning when players are told. They are not supposed to reveal it to the press until the official announcement.

 

[cats_09]

Rhys wins a flag and with Marshall likely incoming I could absolutely see him retiring...

I could see him retiring to, until it was announced by Mackie that he has signed on for next season

 

[Tony Barber]

No one's questioning when players are told. They are not supposed to reveal it to the press until the official announcement.

Who says?

I mean. Come on, you've got family and friends to tell. Stuff will leak. Dont play games.

 

[Gunf]

Gary Ayres Award | Danger's Day Out Recognised with a Perfect 10 Votes

Patrick Dangerfield's extraordinary performance against Hawthorn has been recognised by the coaches

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[dudusmaximus]

Who says?

I mean. Come on, you've got family and friends to tell. Stuff will leak. Dont play games.

Seriously? Not family and friends. Him. He revealed it.

A player in the fringe (when people are discussing if Stanley and/or Bews come it etc.) comes out saying that he's in the GF team before the Team announcement? Most in his position couch it with "If I'm selected.."

Don't play games? What are you, a 24x7 Troll? You need more practice.

 

[Mr Meow]

Coaches votes:

10 Dangerfield
6 Blicavs
6 Smith
4 Miers
2 Cameron
1 Moore
1 Stengle

No Atkins is a huge surprise. Cameron with 2 - he was decent but that was a bit of a shock too. Can't begrudge Stengle his 1.

 

[andoman21]

NS medal...the only thing defenders can win...lake, hodge, JJ, Houli should have won one and Kiddy coleman ditto...always get good odds about them...wilmont 50/1

 

[Tony Barber]

Seriously? Not family and friends. Him. He revealed it.

A player in the fringe (when people are discussing if Stanley and/or Bews come it etc.) comes out saying that he's in the GF team before the Team announcement? Most in his position couch it with "If I'm selected.."

Don't play games? What are you, a 24x7 Troll? You need more practice.

Where did he say he's in?

 

[Gunf]

Coaches votes:

10 Dangerfield
6 Blicavs
6 Smith
4 Miers
2 Cameron
1 Moore
1 Stengle

No Atkins is a huge surprise. Cameron with 2 - he was decent but that was a bit of a shock too. Can't begrudge Stengle his 1.

Yeah no Atkins the only real surprise since he shut down Hawks best player and was awesome himself

 

[small 4wards]

Gryan with 93% efficiency from 27 disposals, also six intercept possessions and 14 score involvements.
What a weapon

 

[Gunf]

Gryan with 93% efficiency from 27 disposals, also six intercept possessions and 14 score involvements.
What a weapon

I have said it a few times but he is one of our most important players when he fires we rarely if ever lose

 

[dudusmaximus]

Where did he say he's in?

 

[Tony Barber]

Oh FFS

So he didn't say anything other than relaying Dangers message.
And it wouldn't matter either way.
You're the troll.

*I'm out.

 

[dudusmaximus]

Oh FFS

So he didn't say anything other than relaying Dangers message.
And it wouldn't matter either way.
You're the troll.

*I'm out.

Relaying Danger's private message to him regarding his selection to the team

 

[Tony Barber]

Relaying Danger's private message to him regarding his selection to the team

Did you actually watch the vid? Jesus.

 

[ninjahcat]

The Richmond forum is an absolute disgrace. Openly salivating and revelling in Stewart's injury.

We have really scarred these supporters with our demolition jobs on them over the last 20 years. I mean, FFS these flogs won three flags in four years and all they can do is scream blue bloody murder when we have continued success. They have ZERO appreciation for what they achieved, maybe because there continued failure handed them plum draft picks that most coaches could have taken to at least one flag.
There was some nuffy called Paul Gough who claims to be somewhat of a footy commentator, but I saw some of his posts on facebook recently and he almost embodied pure hatred for our club. The first person I have ever heard that "f***ing hated Chris Scott".
Unbelievable.

 

[Cataholic]

We have really scarred these supporters with our demolition jobs on them over the last 20 years. I mean, FFS these flogs won three flags in four years and all they can do is scream blue bloody murder when we have continued success. They have ZERO appreciation for what they achieved, maybe because there continued failure handed them plum draft picks that most coaches could have taken to at least one flag.
There was some nuffy called Paul Gough who claims to be somewhat of a footy commentator, but I saw some of his posts on facebook recently and he almost embodied pure hatred for our club. The first person I have ever heard that "f***ing hated Chris Scott".
Unbelievable.

In my large circle of footy supporters Scott is almost universally despised.

The most vocal just happen to be Richmond and Hawthorn supporters.

 

[cats_09]

 

[Kobe Gryant]

There's always other ways to inject talent into your club, James.

There's talent everywhere. Enough to move the needle no matter where you're starting from.

 

[Cataholic]

There's always other ways to inject talent into your club, James.

There's talent everywhere. Enough to move the needle no matter where you're starting from.

Hird will get a giggle out of this.

We know he loves a bit of needling.