Prediction Geelong Cats 2016 Predictions!

[Daniel McL]

Just thought I would get the Predictions for the 2016 season going!
Going to have a list of questions below for all you posters out there to answer on next year!
Okay let's start:

Will we make Finals in 2016?
Who will retire end of next year?
Who could/will be traded end of next year?
Who will win our B&F for 2016?
Who will be our most improved youngster in 2016?
Which of our new FREE AGENCY/TRADE recruits will improve/impact us the most?
Which of our new DRAFT recruits will improve/impact us the most?
Will Chris Scott be coaching Geelong at the end of 2016?
What will the Ruck setup be?
Who do you think will surprise us most?
Which of our new draftees will make the biggest impact in 2016?
Where do we expect our new draftees to play on the ground in the VFL next year (besides Buzza)?
How many of our new draftees do you expect to see make their debut in the seniors in 2016?
Which Cat will get the most votes in the 2016 Brownlow?
Best/Most Consistent Defender in 2016?
Best/Most Consistent Midfielder in 2016?
Best/Most Consistent Forward in 2016?

 

[RegHickeyStand]

Top 4 if we don't get Dangerfield. Like Brisbane this year if we do.

 

[catempire]

Wake me in December for this Daniel!

 

[sauron256]

Top 4 if we don't get Dangerfield. Like Brisbane this year if we do.

 

[Daniel McL]

Wake me in December for this Daniel!

Sorry wanted to start it early while the end of this year is fresh in everyone's mind!
People can post twice of course now & in December too!

 

[CharacterFirst]

Subscribed - for later.

 

[winty]

2004 - we lost in the prelim.
2005 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2006 - we missed the finals.
2007 - we won the premiership.

2013 - we lost in the prelim.
2014 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2015 - we missed the finals.
2016 - will history repeat?

 

[Bobby_]

Our game style is terrible.
We will need a hell of a lot more than Dangerfield and Henderson to turn it around.

I can see us struggling to make finals given we have so much inexperience in the team.

 

[Catatonic Shock]

2004 - we lost in the prelim.
2005 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2006 - we missed the finals.
2007 - we won the premiership.

2013 - we lost in the prelim.
2014 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2015 - we missed the finals.
2016 - will history repeat?

If that happens I will hunt you down and kiss you on the lips.

 

[RegHickeyStand]

I understand some players are not happy about the sums being quoted. Not the Geelong way. Morale is very important. I mean. I know Beams is an elite mid, but you just ask Leppitch if he would trade Beams for team morale. I don't like this will he/won't he, $1.5M crap going on around my club. Never seen it amount to any good. As I have said before, tell me a team in the past 10 years that has paid a gazillion dollars for the big superstar and they have gone on to any success. The Hawks are always looking for a bargain, but we are now chasing a high-priced star having about his best year and plenty of bargaining chips. No value.

 

[Lana]

Defeatism will not be tolerated.

 

[shadow cat]

i think we will finish any where between 6-12 next year providing we get our fa targets and hopefully top 4 the following year
I just really want to see us have a good free run of long term injury next year and have a solid 22 to pick from each week.
i think the forward line needs work over the summer need to create more scoring options for next year.

 

[Daniel McL]

I'll start with my predictions Leaving the Best 22 out for a later time!

Will we make Finals in 2016? Yes
Who do you think we will lose end of next year? (Retirements, Trades, etc). Lonergan, Mackie & Bartel (retired).
Who will win our B&F for 2016? Mitch Duncan or Cameron Guthrie
Who will be our most improved youngster in 2016? Jackson Thurlow or Darcy Lang
Who will we pick up during trade/FA period this year? Hoping Danger, Henderson. Scooter would be nice but not desperate. Zac Smith I really want too!
Will Chris Scott be coaching Geelong at the end of 2016? Yes
Best/Most Consistent Defender in 2016? Tough one, won't have as much help but Taylor still for me, Thurlow possible.
Best/Most Consistent Midfielder in 2016? Going with Duncan if he has a full year look out! Top 5 in Brownlow!
Best/Most Consistent Forward in 2016? Can't go past Hawkins but Vardy & Menzel possible with full pre-seasons!
What will the Ruck setup be? I want Stanley & Z. Smith with Vardy 2nd tall forward. Depends a lot on how Clark is going & if we get Smith of course.
Who do you think will surprise us most? In terms of the older guys going with a Mackie if he has a full year. For younger guys I'd go with Cockatoo.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

I'll defer my prediction and poll until after trade period and draft. Then we'll have a clearer picture as to what we can achieve.

 

[FredLeDeux]

I'll defer my prediction and poll until after trade period and draft. Then we'll have a clearer picture as to what we can achieve.

Me too. Also the pre-season.

 

[AM]

Me too. Also the pre-season.

That falls outside forum rules, Fred.

 

[FredLeDeux]

That falls outside forum rules, Fred.

Also, after the Tuesday Medical Report in the week of Rd 1.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Our game style is terrible.
We will need a hell of a lot more than Dangerfield and Henderson to turn it around.

I can see us struggling to make finals given we have so much inexperience in the team.

Me too.
I wonder if we could get Johnno, Pops and Stokesy to change their minds.

 

[Munich]

2004 - we lost in the prelim.
2005 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2006 - we missed the finals.
2007 - we won the premiership.

2013 - we lost in the prelim.
2014 - we lost by less than a kick in the semi final.
2015 - we missed the finals.
2016 - will history repeat?

 

[Frappe]

Our game style is terrible.
We will need a hell of a lot more than Dangerfield and Henderson to turn it around.

I can see us struggling to make finals given we have so much inexperience in the team.

Yes we need to tweak the game plan. I thought we looked our best when we kept a few numbers back as opposed to applying a full press. We got better at clearances as the year progressed (I think). So we did work on areas through the year. Loss to Dees and draw to Saints though we're the killers. A bit of work to be done, and a few less injuries please.

 

[manboob]

4-6

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Me too.
I wonder if we could get Johnno, Pops and Stokesy to change their minds.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Gameplan just needs a major overhaul as well as our disposal.

 

[manboob]

Gameplan just needs a major overhaul as well as our disposal.

Personnel an issue as regards the game plan so 6/half-dozen.

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

If we get Dangerfield, Selwood, Henderson and a durable ruck, + the natural improvements of our younger players, we 'could' finish top 4.

2016 really is up in the air, could be good but could also be worse than this year.