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

[CatToTheFuture]

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Geez there'll be some fist-shaped dents in keyboards in Footscray tonight.....

I'm pretty sure they'll be happy in the knowledge he wouldn't get a go in their midfield

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Blicavs, Dangerfield, Atkins and Stengle were outstanding

Thought De Koning was good early. Certainly helped keep us in it that first Quarter.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Already watching the replay. Likely first of many

Did we win?

 

[cats_09]

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Contracted for next year

Maybe he hands the captaincy over and enjoys the games he has left

I wonder if he retires if we win the flag but I hope he goes on.

 

[burger09]

No excuses, too good catters, too bloody good...
.....
....

for now.

 

[Tony Barber]

I told you guys that prelims were fun.

Spoke to my 86 old dad at 1/2 time. "This is fun isn't it"
Yeah it is, people won't remember the 70's and 80's.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

This ****ing club.
Love you all.

We released the kraken tonight.
Captains BOG performance.

And I would also like to point out that you were correct about them pulling Dangerfield into the midfield for finals

I was sceptical. You were right

 

[CatToTheFuture]

No excuses, too good catters, too bloody good...
.....
....

for now.

You guys are going to be pretty frickin good with Merrett in there

 

[Biggy_Boy]

I'm pretty sure they'll be happy in the knowledge he wouldn't get a go in their midfield

They've had and still have so much talent. I'm glad they haven't changed their coach in 10 years. Huge under-performers.

They let go of Smith and Dunkley, who are both key performers in top 4 sides now.

 

[Munich]

Look at their coach and his press conference though. Rocked up like an 8 year old with red eyes who’d be crying for half an hour. Begrudgingly gave Geelong credit and said he didn’t give a proverbial who won next week and that Stewart would miss. Also said that the Hawks were pretty much just as good and handled all the big moments tonight. It was classy stuff.

They just expect another dynasty and you can tell they think it’s shades of 2008 when they weren’t ready yet and arrived ahead of time and we choked and they got the plaudits. This team we stood up and they still manage to give themselves the plaudits. What a supporter base.

I guess the compliment is that we are just somehow expected to be the competition benchmark decade on decade while they hibernate for 5-6 years to rebuild.

I thought I heard that, when asked about Stewart he said he didn't give a shit verbatim.

Whoever said he's nice in here the other day, I don't believe it.

Utter flog.

 

[OddYears]

I wonder if he retires if we win the flag but I hope he goes on.

Must go on. Wrap in wool, unveil in finals

 

[OddYears]

I thought I heard that, when asked about Stewart he said he didn't give a shit verbatim.

Whoever said he's nice in here the other day, I don't believe it.

Utter flog.

Always been a flog. Always will be.

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

Nothing but respect.
You guys were enormous and have been all season. It’s frustrating you don’t get the accolades and respect you deserve.

It had been and always will be a pleasure, I genuinely wish you all the luck next week, it’s throughly deserved.

 

[dudusmaximus]

James Brayshaw (JB) in the highlights goes Mitch Lewis (ML) "emerge in front of our eyes". Likely JB has never blinked in 7 years (ML debuted in 2018)?

Edit: Corrected quote.

 

[Biggy_Boy]

This guy's a flog? Who would have thought?

 

[cats_09]

This comment is sure to ruffle a few feathers

 

[Reg Hickey]

I thought I heard that, when asked about Stewart he said he didn't give a shit verbatim.

Whoever said he's nice in here the other day, I don't believe it.

Utter flog.

Spot on.

 

[SkittleCats]

I've appointed myself Mr Optimism, now taking applications for the Optimism Club, all welcome.

 

[catstorm]

Well at least we have put to bed that bullshit about losing to Hawthorn “When it matters”.


As if Qualifying finals don’t ****ing matter.

 

[Reg Hickey]

Can’t drop anyone from that team. Everyone who played tonight and is fit next week gets a game.

Stewart obviously out, I say Stanley in.

Sounds like Henry will be fine so leave it at that.

Scotty talked about stability in his presser and I think that’s key this time of year. The team that played tonight is good enough to win it no matter who we play, so let ‘em have at it. Getting too cute has too much potential to backfire IMO.

 

[cats_09]

 

[Stephen Reynoldson]

Oh my that was sweet! I might watch the channel 7 and kayo replays b2b!

 

[thegerman]

I love watching the behind goals view when we kick a big goal. So many players happy with the goal kicker. Arms up, fists pumping. Love it

 

[bulletproof]

Thought De Koning was good early. Certainly helped keep us in it that first Quarter.

Good call, he stepped up with Stewart off and Henry hobbled. Played with desperation, sometimes lacking and class (never lacking).