Geelong rorting the system

[Aristotle Pickett the3rd]

Aristotle Pickett waiting on your grand explanation.

Refer to my 10 point check list

 

[Mr Meow]

The MCG is your second home ground that the players know back to front.

A Richmond player in a top 4 team will generally play 17 games and most finals at the MCG - their actual home ground.

A Geelong player in a top 4 team will generally play 7 or 8 games at the MCG after finals. It used to be about half that before Geelong started winning modern day premierships.

 

[Aristotle Pickett the3rd]

A Richmond player in a top 4 team will generally play 17 games and most finals at the MCG - their actual home ground.

A Geelong player in a top 4 team will generally play 7 or 8 games at the MCG after finals. It used to be about half that before Geelong started winning modern day premierships.

That's true

 

[Mr Meow]

Refer to my 10 point check list

Try again. My post showed that finishing position did not shift before or after any of the things you listed that occurred during Scott's reign. Even during the Covid years where home ground advantage wasn't a factor.

 

[PhatBoy]

You're just lucky I suppose.

Yes a lot of teams get just lucky 17 out of 19 seasons

 

[jannissary]

I heard that after the end of seasons calculations , based on finishing position, Geelong had the 5th easiest fixture of the year.

any team playing essendon twice had an easy fixture this year

 

[HairyO]

We play less games at our home ground this century than any team in the league, and have only played one final there. But yes, it really should be renamed the Geelong Football League, because it is rare to see a game played anywhere else. it certainly shouldn't be called the MCG league, where most matches, most finals and all non-Covid grand finals are played.

Not possible. Glenferrie then Princes Park then Waverley were our home grounds. Since then we have had a home ground in Launceston and play there 4 times a year. How many games a year does Geelong have at the peanut ground?

 

[Mr Meow]

Not possible. Glenferrie then Princes Park then Waverley were our home grounds. Since then we have had a home ground in Launceston and play there 4 times a year. How many games a year does Geelong have at the peanut ground?

I see you're one of these "no team that shares the MCG can call it their home ground" types. Hawthorn doesn't quite have the MCG advantage that Collingwood, Richmond and Melbourne do due to their Launceston deal. It still plays there more than most sides and given that's where all Victorian finals + grand finals are played - it is in an advantageous position overall. It is an MCG league and whoever gets to play there the most is better off. That is why Geelong is in a much better position in 2025 compared to 2007 - more than twice as many H&A games at the G. If we ended up playing there 8 times we would be even better off. This is the same reason we have it easier than Marvel tenants who barely get to play at the G. It's also true of non-Vic sides, but they do get genuine home finals until GF day to offset that.

 

[BigVic]

Carlton from 1979-1995 were undone in 2002

 

[jannissary]

BigVic how did you feel about nick daicos being snubbed onto the bench for the AA squad, over bailey smith

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3.8

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2.7

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19.8

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[Chronz]

• 
  -Chris Scott salary rort.
  -Home ground advantage not afforded to other Melbouurne clubs.
  -Only Melbourne team allowed to train on their home ground 6 days a week.
• Rule Changes by Hocking
• Oppo supporters unable to secure tickets to Kardinia Park matches.
• Less travel than most teams
• Government funding more than any club over recent years.
• Bullying tactics against teams in player trades such as Bulldigs and Bailey Smith.
• Many ex-Geelong players in AFL appointed positions.
• Chris Scott's constant whinging to influence AFL decisions.

He's got you there Meowy.

 

[HairyO]

BigVic how did you feel about nick daicos being snubbed onto the bench for the AA squad, over bailey smith?

Its not a snub if its the right decision.

 

[Mr Meow]

He's got you there Meowy.

My favourite part of BigFooty in 2025 has been you aligning with Richmond's biggest set of morons. Well played.

 

[Chronz]

My favourite part of BigFooty in 2025 has been you aligning with Richmond's biggest set of morons. Well played.

AP and I are bitter rivals. Sure, most of the things he says are completely wrong but he's right on the money here, something stinks.

 

[RCAB]

What about St Kilda? How are they managing to pay two players, 20% of their cap?

 

[FootyLad0]

Refer to my 10 point check list

Your 10 points had half that were emotional rants with no basis in logic and the other half could easily be explained with examples with other clubs further benefiting or capitalising.

Referring back to nonsense doesn’t make it correct.

 

[Aristotle Pickett the3rd]

Your 10 points had half that were emotional rants with no basis in logic and the other half could easily be explained with examples with other clubs further benefiting or capitalising.

Referring back to nonsense doesn’t make it correct.

Ok just take the 5 points on board then.

 

[PhatBoy]

The MCG is your second home ground that the players know back to front.

So. It’s your first home ground that your players know f**k all about in recent times

 

[ThatsjustDappa]

AFL may as well he renamed the Geelong Football League.

Every match can then be played at GMHBA regardless of it being their home or away fixture.

That's the most sensible thing you've ever posted on BF...

 

[Lunchtime]

Seriously, I cant believe this thread is still up and running? Have Geelong been found out to be doing something that would deem them as cheating? If No - then move on. If Yes - then what is the AFL doing about it?

If they haven't been found to be doing anything wrong then this thread should be closed.

Too many emotional posters. The bickering is pointless and petty. Its stupid also.

Finals footy starts on Thursday 4 September, and people in here want to argue and debate if Geelong have cheated or not?

Seriously. Enough. Lets talk about Finals. Not this.

 

[sosos]

I'm just waiting to hear answers to my two questions:
1. Was there anything to the story of Bomber Thompson benefiting from a convenient rezoning, allowing him and others to allegedly pocket a small fortune?
2. Did Geelong admit to any salary cap cheating as part of the amnesty in the 90s?

 

[FootyLad0]

Seriously, I cant believe this thread is still up and running? Have Geelong been found out to be doing something that would deem them as cheating? If No - then move on. If Yes - then what is the AFL doing about it?

If they haven't been found to be doing anything wrong then this thread should be closed.

Too many emotional posters. The bickering is pointless and petty. Its stupid also.

Finals footy starts on Thursday 4 September, and people in here want to argue and debate if Geelong have cheated or not?

Seriously. Enough. Lets talk about Finals. Not this.

 

[StackedHunch]

A Richmond player in a top 4 team will generally play 17 games and most finals at the MCG - their actual home ground.

A Geelong player in a top 4 team will generally play 7 or 8 games at the MCG after finals. It used to be about half that before Geelong started winning modern day premierships.

And where did you play pre-modern day finals? Not at Pork Barrel Park.

 

[STPer18]

If we're bored we can talk about Shaun Mannagh.

 

[Elixuh]

Interesting.