Preview AFL GF 2025: Geelong V Brisbane Sat 27th Sept MCG 2:30 pm

[cats_09]

Resource Post - I'll endeavour to update this post with info and links relevant to what's happening over the coming week

- Meet Up, Live Sites & Viewing Party discussion

Meet Up - 2025 Meet Up Thread - Grand Final Edition... including Live Sites info

https://gardenstatehotel.com.au/ 101 Flinders Lane. It opens at noon on Sunday.

www.bigfooty.com

- Grand Final Ticket discussion (please don't start separate threads for ticket sales)

Resource - 2025 Finals Ticket Discussion - Grand Final ticket discussion

Where can I find my Cats Membership Barcodes? OR When do we get Cats Membership Barcodes? Checked online : geelongcats.com.au website and Cats Mobile App

www.bigfooty.com

 

[D BRIDGE]

Duncan not training.
Kolo not training.
Guthrie not training.
Martin not training.

 

[Seeds]

He's kicked 5 goals twice but you're putting a line through because he was 4 marks short of thr line in the sand?

Sorry if i think he can go higher and put in a best on ground performance in a big game. Guess im just more optimistic about his potential.

 

[cats_09]

How many of you lot can we spot in here

 

[fpm84]

Adam Kingsley

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about us on 360 - “they’re gonna win.”

 

[Seeds]

And we should also realise that whilst we're fretting about what Brisbane learned from playing us, surely Neale has picked up on the fact that Andrews isn't really comfortable with a huge key forward playing behind him and willing to jump all over him.

For a while on Saturday, even Cox had him fretting by dragging him back to the goalsquare and Cox is, well, impotent. And that's besides the fact that he wears protection.

Yeah i think Neale should probably try to drag him to the goal square too and run and jump at big marks. Get andrews away from the intercepting role.

 

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[Seeds]

Did you even watch our game on Friday night and how our midfield went...

Thought the lions and pies game was a higher intensity game. But thinking that was more cos hawthorn wasnt up to the same standard as the other three prelim teams.

Beating brisbane is going to be an awesome achievement cos they are genuine premiership standard. But as Ive been saying for 3 months now. we are better then our 22 flag side. Both sides are deserving of the flag. Only one can win. We have to be switched on.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Sorry if i think he can go higher and put in a best on ground performance in a big game. Guess im just more optimistic about his potential.

I am also optimistic. I quite like the kid

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Yeah i think Neale should probably try to drag him to the goal square too and run and jump at big marks. Get andrews away from the intercepting role.

Yeah that's the part where it has fallen down before. Andrews just ignores and intercepts

 

[Seeds]

Yeah that's the part where it has fallen down before. Andrews just ignores and intercepts

If we look for neale deep it might make andrews think otherwise.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

If we look for neale deep it might make andrews think otherwise.

The trouble is getting it to him without Andrews reading it well enough.

I rate Neale, I just rate Andrews very highly

 

[cats_09]

Dempsey really is going to become the King of the Kids isn't he - every match he's giving high-5s to those in the guard of honour when running out, he always acknowledges our young mascot for the day and today he ran out with two of Ablett's kids

 

[year of the cat]

Plough’s boy not named? Shocked.

 

[Mattlock]

I hope.

 

[ndduyk6]

Watching fox only Bucks tipped us to win but that doesn't suprise me if you look at the panel

 

[Vdubs]

Duncan not training.
Kolo not training.
Guthrie not training.
Martin not training.

Martin the only relevant player there, but being a Monday, that's not so concerning.

 

[bluskyreamin]

Anyone else oddly calm? I was far more agitated about the first two finals. The first because I needed to see validation we had what it takes, the second because of the cosmic unfairness of being mugged by Hawthorn.

This one? Contrary to my initial instinct that we'd win the QF and then lose the GF due to Brisbane adjusting, I think the Lions are actually:

- a tad incapable scoring-wise. A CHF in his 8th game against our defence? Nah, no matter how many times I hear about his potential or that he looked okay against the swiss cheese that Collingwood's key backmen represent.

- struggle to apply pressure. They've vowed to do it this time and perhaps they can. But the Lions board all year has been infuriated by the fact that only Dunkley seems to be willing to tackle.

- slower than I thought. Even the Ashcrofts; I think that's why Marshall stood out so much recently.

- wedded to only one game plan, which is the same game plan they brought to the table in last year's Grand Final. The stats across the finals compared to last year's GF tell it all:

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What Sydney allowed the Lions to do last year was an absolute disgrace, but more or less it's what Gold Coast and Collingwood let them do, too.

I'm just not sure the Lions are capable of change. I'm not even sure they have the smartest coaching box either. They'll come out all fired up to tackle - sure, it's a bloody Grand Final.

We're the ones who've adjusted; I don't think they can.

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Yeah I'm good

 

[cats_09]

Geelong Diary: What's on the menu in Grand Final week​

Geelong fans will have plenty of chances to see their heroes this week in the build up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final
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It will be a busy week at the Cattery in preparation for the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final, Geelong setting their sights on the 11th premiership in the club's V/AFL history.

There will be plenty of exciting opportunities to hear from and see the players, including press conferences and interviews, the Captain's Run and Grand Final Parade before attention turns to Saturday's blockbuster clash.

A number of exciting activations will also be available for Cats fans this week, with the Cats Shop open for business, Geelong's Finals G, the Gatorade March to the 'G and so much more.

Geelong's AFLW team will also be in action on Thursday night at GMHBA Stadium for their Round 7 clash with Hawthorn.

Check out everything on the agenda this week in the lead up to Saturday's Grand Final, proudly presented by Lee Kum Kee.

MONDAY​

2.00pm - Hear from superstar midfielder, Max Holmes as he fronts the media for a press conference.
4.00pm - The coaches votes will be released for the Gary Ayres Award, see which Geelong players were amongst the best on ground against Hawthorn.
8.00pm - The Brownlow Medal vote count will kick off at 8.00pm in Melbourne, see which Cats poll the best this year and if any can challenge for the top award.

TUESDAY​

11.00am - Tune back into Geelong's channels to get a full breakdown of how the Cats fared on Brownlow night.
2.00pm - Three more Geelong players will chat to media ahead of the Grand Final.
5.00pm - The Cats will release their GMHBA Health Update ahead of the big dance.

WEDNESDAY​

3.00pm - Superstar Geelong forwards, Jeremy Cameron

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10.0

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and Aishling Moloney will speak to media in a joint press conference opportunity.

THURSDAY​

11.00am - Get a full breakdown of Brisbane's strengths and weaknesses with the Cats Opposition Analysis.
2.00pm - Three more Cats players will speak to media in press conferences ahead of the big dance.
6.20pm - Geelong will confirm the ins and outs for the Grand Final at team selection on Thursday night.

FRIDAY​

10.00am - The AFL Grand Final Parade will take place in Melbourne.
10.30am - Get one final look at all the main details for the Grand Final in Geelong's match preview.
12.30pm - The Cats will hit the MCG for their captain's run, with fans welcome to attend as the players go through their final session before the big dance.
5.00pm - Geelong's VFL team will announce their best and fairest winner for the 2025 season.

SATURDAY​

11.00am - Geelong's March to the 'G will return for the Grand Final, with Cats fans marching from Federation Square to the MCG.
12.00pm - The City of Greater Geelong Grand Final Live Site will be available for fans to watch the game.
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2.30pm - The season all comes down to this, Geelong and Brisbane will square off in the 2025 Toyota AFL Grand Final at the MCG.
7.00pm - Check out Cats channels to get a full recap and breakdown of all the action from the Grand Final.

SUNDAY​

10.00am - No matter the result on Saturday afternoon, join us at St Mary's Oval for the Geelong Cats Supporters Day on Sunday to celebrate the 2025 season.

Geelong Diary: What's on the menu in Grand Final week

Geelong fans will have plenty of chances to see their heroes this week in the build up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[MattTbone]

Hey everyone. I have made a Geelong v Brisbane Promo for the GF this weekend. I hope you all enjoy and Go Cats!!

 

[Biscut]

Adam Kingsley about us on 360 - “they’re gonna win.”

Yet none of Lewis, Riewoldt could tip is on the couch. Never expected the lions blokes too.

Watching fox only Bucks tipped us to win but that doesn't suprise me if you look at the panel

The hatred is real!

 

[benrushbrook]

Such a weird build up to this GF for me since my house is half-lions.

Anyone here lived through a GF in a divided family and can tell the tale?

Anyone had a Hawthorn-supporting father in 89 and 08 or even 63? A WC-mad mother in 92 and 94? A Carlton-barracking sibling in 95? A Port-supporting spouse in 07 (looking to you CatToTheFuture)? A St Kilda loved one in 09, Collingwood in 11, Sydney in 22, or even god-forbid a rabid conspiracy-theorist half-brother in 20 or 67?

Nothing seems more natural than celebrating or commiserating with those closest to you. I think I will need a game day strategy.

My wife is St Kilda. We live the shadow of RSEA Park. My dog legit took out Wanganeen-Milera's legs on Friday. We went in 09'. Opposite sides of the ground. She slept on the couch. I still sleep in my 09' tshirt regularly. Go Cats.

 

[OzeSparky]

Plough’s boy not named? Shocked.

Thank god Foot not in the starting line up.

 

[Munich]

Watching fox only Bucks tipped us to win but that doesn't suprise me if you look at the panel

Yep. 2 sooks and 1 Bris supporter.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Duncan not training.
Kolo not training.
Guthrie not training.
Martin not training.

The first three not training is no surprise. Kolo wont be back til next year and the other 2 are done.
Martin not training and Ollie h training is interesting.

 

[Play it Sam]

Hey everyone. I have made a Geelong v Brisbane Promo for the GF this weekend. I hope you all enjoy and Go Cats!!

Brilliant. Absolute gold thanks Matt.
Hopefully with a big fat Gbang edit at the end!