Review Cats defeat Saints by 31 points

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Go Kingy

 

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Geelong v St Kilda​

9 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera STK
7 Max Holmes GEEL
6 Shaun Mannagh GEEL
5 Jeremy Cameron GEEL
2 Oisin Mullin GEEL
1 Oliver Dempsey GEEL

Geelong Cats 2025 Coaches' Votes Leaderboard​

VOTES	PLAYER
66	Bailey Smith
62	Max Holmes
41	Jeremy Cameron
32	Patrick Dangerfield
20	Shaun Mannagh
18	Gryan Miers
14	Zach Guthrie
13	Tom Atkins
9	Mark Blicavs
9	Mark O'Connor
8	Tyson Stengle
7	Connor O'Sullivan
7	Shannon Neale
6	Sam De Koning
5	Jack Henry
5	Ollie Dempsey
4	Tom Stewart
2	Oisin Mullin
1	Jack Martin

 

[Mr Meow]

Great to see Mullin get some coaches votes. I thought he was very good yesterday.

He blanketed Higgins and really put some good physical pressure on him at every opportunity - which Higgins did not like. Very similar to the way he worked Nick Daicos over V Pies.

6 intercepts too, used the ball well and I believe one of Higgins goals came against O'Connor. We got half a dozen more posts about his passenger status from one person, but in defined lockdown roles I think he's been useful this year.

 

[Mr Meow]

Geelong Cats 2025 Coaches' Votes Leaderboard​

VOTES	PLAYER
66	Bailey Smith
62	Max Holmes
41	Jeremy Cameron
32	Patrick Dangerfield
20	Shaun Mannagh
18	Gryan Miers
14	Zach Guthrie
13	Tom Atkins
9	Mark Blicavs
9	Mark O'Connor
8	Tyson Stengle
7	Connor O'Sullivan
7	Shannon Neale
6	Sam De Koning
5	Jack Henry
5	Ollie Dempsey
4	Tom Stewart
2	Oisin Mullin
1	Jack Martin

Damn, no need to update my thread now!

But anyway, I was going to highlight that by coaches votes we have:

-2 of the top 10 ranked midfielders: Holmes and Smith
-3 of the top 20 ranked forwards: Cameron, Dangerfield and Mannagh
-Only 1 of the top ranked 50 defenders: Zuthrie (25th)

This is a very attack-heavy distribution compared to most teams, which I imagine surprises nobody based off our season so far.

 

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6 intercepts too, used the ball well and I believe one of Higgins goals came against O'Connor. We got half a dozen more posts about his passenger status from one person, but in defined lockdown roles I think he's been useful this year.

One of Higgins goals was from a free kick against Jack Henry - it was when Stewart was kicking out from a behind & the ball dropped short of Henry, who according to the umpire made high contact with Higgins when he was tackled

Krock suggested his other goal was against Mullin, but I'd have to re-watch that passage to know who he was lining up on

 

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Damn, no need to update my thread now!

But anyway, I was going to highlight that by coaches votes we have:

-2 of the top 10 ranked midfielders: Holmes and Smith
-3 of the top 20 ranked forwards: Cameron, Dangerfield and Mannagh
-Only 1 of the top ranked 50 defenders: Zuthrie (25th)

This is a very attack-heavy distribution compared to most teams, which I imagine surprises nobody based off our season so far.

I blame the club for them sharing it this week

But you could look at it as a positive of them having done the basic calculations for you already

 

[goyoucatters]

One of Higgins goals was from a free kick against Jack Henry - it was when Stewart was kicking out from a behind & the ball dropped short of Henry, who according to the umpire made high contact with Higgins when he was tackled

Krock suggested his other goal was against Mullin, but I'd have to re-watch that passage to know who he was lining up on

It was definitely MOC.

 

[OzeSparky]

Geelong Cats 2025 Coaches' Votes Leaderboard​

VOTES	PLAYER
66	Bailey Smith
62	Max Holmes
41	Jeremy Cameron
32	Patrick Dangerfield
20	Shaun Mannagh
18	Gryan Miers
14	Zach Guthrie
13	Tom Atkins
9	Mark Blicavs
9	Mark O'Connor
8	Tyson Stengle
7	Connor O'Sullivan
7	Shannon Neale
6	Sam De Koning
5	Jack Henry
5	Ollie Dempsey
4	Tom Stewart
2	Oisin Mullin
1	Jack Martin

That would have to be Stewarts lowest votes at this point of a season in a long time.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Martins frame is similar to Camerons and you would think that wireiness woukd be similarly durable. But Cameron is like a Landcruiser and Martin a Alfasud

Oh man, I used to own an alfetta. Every inch of it was beautiful. This comment is bringing up old wounds

 

[Mad_Hatter]

That would have to be Stewarts lowest votes at this point of a season in a long time.

He's still Stewy, and a key to our team, and concessions absolutely should be taken to how he's had to deal with persistent injuries this season, however it's comfortably his poorest season to date IMO.

 

[GlenMiddlemissed]

Oh man, I used to own an alfetta. Every inch of it was beautiful. This comment is bringing up old wounds

An Alfa 90 - the V6 successor to the Alfetta.

Sorry, we are going off topic.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

An Alfa 90 - the V6 successor to the Alfetta.

Sorry, we are going off topic.

I had a 1979 2L 4cyl with the transaxle set up

The Jack Martin of the motoring world. Not the most powerful but smooth as silk when going. Broken down half the year.

I loved Martin's game on the weekend. Which makes this on topic

 

[thegerman]

One of Higgins goals was from a free kick against Jack Henry - it was when Stewart was kicking out from a behind & the ball dropped short of Henry, who according to the umpire made high contact with Higgins when he was tackled

Krock suggested his other goal was against Mullin, but I'd have to re-watch that passage to know who he was lining up on

That was O’Connor

 

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That was O’Connor

Cheers

I was sitting the other end of the ground, couldn't clearly tell who the player was that gave away the free kick - and not happy with lack of replays during the game


And in possible an unpopular opinion, I think some responsibility for that goal also rests on Stewart who should have been able to make that kick to O'Connor rather than dropping it at his feet

 

[fpm84]

Cheers

I was sitting the other end of the ground, couldn't clearly tell who the player was that gave away the free kick - and not happy with lack of replays during the game


And in possible an unpopular opinion, I think some responsibility for that goal also rests on Stewart who should have been able to make that kick to O'Connor rather than dropping it at his feet

KRock absolved MOC of any responsibility there - it was a hospital kick from Stew.

 

[Pollywaffle]

6 intercepts too, used the ball well and I believe one of Higgins goals came against O'Connor. We got half a dozen more posts about his passenger status from one person, but in defined lockdown roles I think he's been useful this year.

I hope the’ trickle down effect’ works on him because he has many good attributes and may be wasted really as a lockdown if that’s as good as it gets.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

That was O’Connor

Yeah re-watched both goals, that MOC one you have to put largely on Stewart's kick in. Just wasn't there.

The other one where he crumbed front and centre is the one I assume KRock attributed to Mullin but it's hard to tell from the camera angle whose fault it is. Stewart looked like he was the one directly bodying up on Higgins then just dropped the mark. Mullin looked like he was going back behind to protect the space NWM was running into. More of a team goal conceded there I think.

 

[Footy Smarts]

Yeah re-watched both goals, that MOC one you have to put largely on Stewart's kick in. Just wasn't there.

The other one where he crumbed front and centre is the one I assume KRock attributed to Mullin but it's hard to tell from the camera angle whose fault it is. Stewart looked like he was the one directly bodying up on Higgins then just dropped the mark. Mullin looked like he was going back behind to protect the space NWM was running into. More of a team goal conceded there I think.

The second goal Mullin peels off to protect Stewart from Liam Henry in the marking contest. It looks like he did ok and Stewart just dropped a mark he really should be taking. Stewart drops the mark and Higgins is on his own to goal.

I'm not sure what the review would discuss there. I think they'd probably be happy with his reading of the play and helping Stewart even though it didn't work out at all well.

Stewart had some pretty shocking moments that led to goals. Both Higgins goals and getting caught holding the ball in the first.

 

[ShaunWDT]

The second goal Mullin peels off to protect Stewart from Liam Henry in the marking contest. It looks like he did ok and Stewart just dropped a mark he really should be taking. Stewart drops the mark and Higgins is on his own to goal.

I'm not sure what the review would discuss there. I think they'd probably be happy with his reading of the play and helping Stewart even though it didn't work out at all well.

Stewart had some pretty shocking moments that led to goals. Both Higgins goals and getting caught holding the ball in the first.

Stews been terrible most of the year, takes easy intercepts loose that make him look good but the one on ones that a good player needs to mark or spoil he spills and costs us goals on the regular needs to get his body right and significantly lift come the business end if we are going to beat the best teams.

Everyones always quick to pot the likes of Mullin and MOC but how about we put some responsibility on the experienced player thats consistently letting us down.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

The second goal Mullin peels off to protect Stewart from Liam Henry in the marking contest. It looks like he did ok and Stewart just dropped a mark he really should be taking. Stewart drops the mark and Higgins is on his own to goal.

I'm not sure what the review would discuss there. I think they'd probably be happy with his reading of the play and helping Stewart even though it didn't work out at all well.

Stewart had some pretty shocking moments that led to goals. Both Higgins goals and getting caught holding the ball in the first.

Ah Liam Henry, I stand corrected. Yeah the only way around that one would have been stewy nailing the mark or else having an extra there in front

 

[TEDDY24INC]

Stews been terrible most of the year, takes easy intercepts loose that make him look good but the one on ones that a good player needs to mark or spoil he spills and costs us goals on the regular needs to get his body right and significantly lift come the business end if we are going to beat the best teams.

Everyones always quick to pot the likes of Mullin and MOC but how about we put some responsibility on the experienced player thats consistently letting us down.

Watched him live first time this year, looked well off the pace, either unfit, hampered or both. On his haunches a lot and poor body language. Hoping he just had a bug or something but its concerning as it reflects his consistently poor form all year

 

[Pollywaffle]

Stews been terrible most of the year, takes easy intercepts loose that make him look good but the one on ones that a good player needs to mark or spoil he spills and costs us goals on the regular needs to get his body right and significantly lift come the business end if we are going to beat the best teams.

Everyones always quick to pot the likes of Mullin and MOC but how about we put some responsibility on the experienced player thats consistently letting us down.

Poor guy looks like he is held together with elastoplast .
Not a good sign…

 

[ShaunWDT]

Poor guy looks like he is held together with elastoplast .
Not a good sign…

Think he should have had surgery when he initially injured himself to be honest, now theyve just got to the stage where hes got to fight through it all year, dont think we did the team or him any favours when we made that call.