22 point domination...

[AngelEyes]

The fact is Scarlett, Ling, Milburn and a host of others are getting old and slow..

We beat you with 21 players all night, kicking 23 points, hitting the post 6 times, we played bad, minus 1 player and still won..

We are a young side on the up, Geelong is an old side on the down... You might snatch another 1 this year if we let you, but you wont even get near it next year

Yes stats can be interesting. I don't think its as easy to draw such conclusions. A lot of the shots Collingwood missed were low percentage. Blazing away doesn't mean that you were going to win by 10 goals. At times, you also looked utterly screwed when Geelong kicked into gear.

Your forward line was also terribly inefficient (not only in kicking for goal but general play) and didn't look very clean in comparison to Geelong's forward line. Would be interesting to see how your forwards go if Geelong's midfield clicks into gear and their supply increases and yours decreases.

The most interesting stat for the night though is that Geelong actually created more goals from general play. Collingwood only kicked two goals that weren't from Geelong errors where as Geelong kicked eight. So realistically, if Geelong can handle the ball a bit cleaner, Collingwood could have been in serious trouble as the number of errors would decrease.

Both these things are Geelong putting a bit more pressure on in their midfield and their numerous A-graders playing at even 70% through the middle and it could have been a very different story. I think in a finals series Geelong would definitely improve. I don't think Collingwood should be getting too cocky as there were some good signs from Geelong in certain areas.

 

[FAIRANDBALANCED]

Yes stats can be interesting. I don't think its as easy to draw such conclusions. A lot of the shots Collingwood missed were low percentage. Blazing away doesn't mean that you were going to win by 10 goals. At times, you also looked utterly screwed when Geelong kicked into gear.

Your forward line was also terribly inefficient (not only in kicking for goal but general play) and didn't look very clean in comparison to Geelong's forward line. Would be interesting to see how your forwards go if Geelong's midfield clicks into gear and their supply increases and yours decreases.

The most interesting stat for the night though is that Geelong actually created more goals from general play. Collingwood only kicked two goals that weren't from Geelong errors where as Geelong kicked eight. So realistically, if Geelong can handle the ball a bit cleaner, Collingwood could have been in serious trouble as the number of errors would decrease.

Both these things are Geelong putting a bit more pressure on in their midfield and their numerous A-graders playing at even 70% through the middle and it could have been a very different story. I think in a finals series Geelong would definitely improve. I don't think Collingwood should be getting too cocky as there were some good signs from Geelong in certain areas.

They weren't good signs if they weren't Geelong. It's just we know how good they can be. A couple of things you must also remember is that the reason it was so easy for Geelong to score was because they got through the zone and gave their forwards oppurtunity's one out. Collingwood's forward 50 was far more crowded due to the domination of the inside 50 count. Counter attacking goals are much easier than manufacturing them in a clogged up forward 50.

But yes, I generally agree with what you said. There is improvement in the Cats.

 

[PatrickBateman]

The fact is Scarlett, Ling, Milburn and a host of others are getting old and slow..

We beat you with 21 players all night, kicking 23 points, hitting the post 6 times, we played bad, minus 1 player and still won..

We are a young side on the up, Geelong is an old side on the down... You might snatch another 1 this year if we let you, but you wont even get near it next year

I'll die happy seeing what I have during this dynasty. The chances of another team producing similar results in the current climate is practically zero.

Geelong beat Collingwood by 6 goals this year also... take note of my form comment.

 

[PTizzle]

Collingwood played brilliantly last night. Errant kicking was the only problem for them.

Apart from that goalkicking decision it was a stunner of a game too.

Not at all worried about Geelong, they have the finals experience to compete heavily come September. But great to see Collingwood living up to their potential.

 

[Nathan Q Brown]

You hung around a long time after the '08 GF. You made posts on the 28th and 29th of September 2008 and didn't return again until the 12th of September 2009.

bwahahahhahaha love it when knobs own themselves. go and hide your face Jaker!

 

[rose jam]

Just make sure all you pies fans are on bigfooty after the finals are complete.

I'd be biting that bottom lip for now. Your clubs record against the top 6 sides this year suggests you won't be seeing a lot of september

 

[Angelus512]

It was a great win by collingwood. They played at their absolute peak all night while Geelong barely got out of second.

I'm more than confident we will bring our A game to the finals stage.

THIS^
All you fools keep talking about US being arrogant. Yet you constantly trot out this little gem everytime you get beaten. The rehashed, recycled, re-used and blatantly ARROGANT line of "Oh yeah you guys played out of your skins etc etc, we barely even got our game on"

Please....F off...

 

[Capt Haddock]

You hung around a long time after the '08 GF. You made posts on the 28th and 29th of September 2008 and didn't return again until the 12th of September 2009.

Gold.

 

[footyfreak]

Collingwood were a man down for 90% of the match (Reid) and had the ball inside 50 twice as often as the Cats. 37 scoring shots to 25. That's a pretty dominant display. Geelong's efficiency going forward kept them in the game.

The Cats did have a few sore looking bodies though. 3 years of the being the hunted has to eventually take its toll. Still a major threat come finals time, no-one would doubt that.

P.S. Varcoe is the Cats wildcard imo. He's a star.

I've been saying for a while now i think he is nearly the most important player in the Geelong team. He is a gun!

 

[footyfreak]

Lol at the Pies fans who're acting as if they've just won the Grand Final. Yes, it was a good performance but too many people are overestimating the importance of this game imo. Sounds obvious but September is when it really counts.

Where? Where is anyone acting like we won the flag?

Typical stupid BF poster comment. Do you even read the posts FFS

FFS, i still think it will be bloody hard to make it!

 

[footyfreak]

Why oh why, do people never learn, something about writing off Geelong in August vaguely rings a bell?

who the F*** is writing them off????

I still think they are the team to beat

It is as if people come on here with a premeditated idea of what they are going to write regardless of what is posted

 

[footyfreak]

Personally I didn't invest much into the game but the fact you said '' LOL I like it'' tells me you are super confident you think you can win the Premiership? Dale Thomas thinks they will.. Do you?

Seriously, you must be one of the worst posters i have seen on BF. Do you ever write anything other than short sharp bursts of bullshit?

 

[Duskfire]

I'd be biting that bottom lip for now. Your clubs record against the top 6 sides this year suggests you won't be seeing a lot of september

Geelongs record against the top 6 last year (as of Round 22)

St Kilda - Lost
WB - Lost
Collingwood - Won
Adelaide - Won by 2 points
Brisbane - Lost
Also lost to 7th placed Carlton

So the Cats record against the top 6 last year is about on par with their record this year.

 

[footyfreak]

you hung around a long time after the '08 gf. You made posts on the 28th and 29th of september 2008 and didn't return again until the 12th of september 2009.

LMFAO

pwned!!!!!!!

 

[ClarkeM]

You lost to a team that couldn't kick straight. Well done.

In all seriousness though, pies played amazing and even Bomber said it himself when he said that he was simply outplayed.

Great finals, great teams, Great year.

 

[rose jam]

Geelongs record against the top 6 last year (as of Round 22)

St Kilda - Lost
WB - Lost
Collingwood - Won
Adelaide - Won by 2 points
Brisbane - Lost
Also lost to 7th placed Carlton

So the Cats record against the top 6 last year is about on par with their record this year.

So last year was a fluke. Well your luck has just run out. Over and out.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

The hunger will be there when it matters and it will be so much sweeter to see pies supporters squirm when Cloke, Macaffer and Dawes are in front of the big sticks when the game is on the line.

You're showing your ignorance.

Dawes has kicked 23.11 this year.

 

[jonbe54]

who the F*** is writing them off????

I still think they are the team to beat

It is as if people come on here with a premeditated idea of what they are going to write regardless of what is posted

Never write off Geelong, they have the runs on the board and have felt the sting of "handbaggers" every bit as much - or more - than we have with "colliwobbles". That sort of focuses the mind and stiffens the backbone when finals times comes around. I do have a thing about the media writing every Geelong player up as if they are demigods but that's just media BS. Geelong are a champion team who have had to deal with as much denigration as we have for just as long or longer, they will not go away or capitulate. However. . . there are signs that being targets for the last 3 years is starting to have it's predictable effects, injuries that are lingering and a continual 'blockbuster' hangover is having it's effect as every team throws everything at them. I believe the hunger for success is still there but the 'desperation' to prove themselves 'not - handbaggers' is starting to fade. Their captain Ling is starting to slow and the end is in sight as far as a midfield role for him I think. I believe it will be a Collingwood Geelong GF and pray that they will make it with a full list of in-form and fully fit players. That way a win by the Pies is full of merit. Here's hoping for a truly awe inspiring GF.

 

[magic_johnson!]

hate to say this but imo the flag is the pies to lose, the cats had their best side in tonight and should have lost by 10 goals. Do they have more tricks up their sleeve for next time if they play again? i doubt it. The dogs are the only side that can beat the pies and considering they are hitting peak form now they look to be the legitimate challenger. I would have said the hawks were a sniff but after todays pathetic performance i fear what will happen round 22.

This post

Are you suggesting Mark Thompson was more interested in experimenting (as you put it) than actually winning the game?

Cookie the CEO came out pre-game and said he thought they'd lose. don't see that too much...

Of course, you play to win, but a win in August means nothing...

lol peaked too early hahaha.. yeh maybe we should have just lost like the cats...

Well it's worked the past nine years...

 

[PUSSIES_07_FLAG]

Come off it, Collingwood GITS have no idea.

 

[Mosca]

1 vs 2 home and away season showdown:

2007 round 21 - Geelong vs Port:

Winner - Port
Rematch in Gfinal winner - Geelong

2008 round 17 - Geelong vs Hawthorn:

Winner - Geelong
Rematch in Gfinal: winner - Hawthorn

2009 round 12 - Geelong vs St Kilda:

Winner - St Kilda
Rematch in Gfinal winner - Geelong

Just sayin

Seriously, we see this shit happen every year, and it doesn't count for anything as history shows.

Just like in '06 when Sydney beat West Coat in the first round.
Or go back to when Collingwood beat the Lions in 03 in the first round, only to be embarrassed by them 3 weeks later.

Don't put too much stock into ONE meaningless game.

 

[PiEs_In_ThE_SkY!!! JA PM]

2007 Collingwood smash geelong in season, geelong win final
2008 Geelong beat Hawthorn in season, Hawthorn win grand final
2009 St Kilda beat Geelong in season, Geelong win grand final

I'm not saying Geelong will necessarily win a final against the pies but this shows that winning during the season just isn't the same as in the finals and Geelong have a lot of experience.

Also can Collingwood keep up this form? They're playing unbelievably at the moment but there's still a lot of weeks left.

We smashed Geelong in 2008 so your theory is out. Also, this year is 1-1 overall for Collingwood vs Geelong. Pretty sure Hawthorn vs Geelong and St Kilda vs Geelong only played once that season.

So where does this leave you 'awesome' theory? Im intrigued...

 

[PiEs_In_ThE_SkY!!! JA PM]

1 vs 2 home and away season showdown:

2007 round 21 - Geelong vs Port:

Winner - Port
Rematch in Gfinal winner - Geelong

2008 round 17 - Geelong vs Hawthorn:

Winner - Geelong
Rematch in Gfinal: winner - Hawthorn

2009 round 12 - Geelong vs St Kilda:

Winner - St Kilda
Rematch in Gfinal winner - Geelong

Just sayin

Seriously, we see this shit happen every year, and it doesn't count for anything as history shows.

Just like in '06 when Sydney beat West Coat in the first round.
Or go back to when Collingwood beat the Lions in 03 in the first round, only to be embarrassed by them 3 weeks later.

Don't put too much stock into ONE meaningless game.

See above post. 1-1 for the year. Where does this statistic leave this awesome formula?

 

[magic_johnson!]

See above post. 1-1 for the year. Where does this statistic leave this awesome formula?

The last 9 years, the team that wins the grand final has lost to the runner up on the most recent encounter. So, unless we play each other in the qualifying final and meet in the grand final...

 

[PiEs_In_ThE_SkY!!! JA PM]

The last 9 years, the team that wins the grand final has lost to the runner up on the most recent encounter. So, unless we play each other in the qualifying final and meet in the grand final...

This stat then is irrelevant until Collingwood and Geelong are confirmed to be playing off in the Grand Final.

On any given day, anyone in the top 4 can beat the other three.