Preview Round 11, 2019: Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans @ GMHBA Stadium, Saturday, June 1, 4:35pm

[Ticky009]

I’ve been optimistic the last 3 weeks going in, sadly I’m thinking the ladder positions will be reflected in the scores for this one.

However, always willing to take one for the team and be proven wrong.

 

[S120]

Geelong in Geelong is about as difficult a proposition as there is right now, but we've played the ground well in the last few years and they aren't playing out of this world atm. They're playing well, but they're not invincible and one of their best this year in Ablett is out, while Dangerfield has been injured or playing injured for around the last month.

I don't think we'll win but I'm expecting a very competitive showing.

 

[Jon Walters]

I Wont bore anyone with my Ramblings this Week

McVeigh for 30+ Disposals
COR for a Goal

Bounce back ability is very important
it reminds me of the 2012 / 2013 Season , i scored 2 Glorious goals in the Kop end at Anfield on St.Stephens day.
The Press didn't give us a hope - but 3 DVRBs in the dressing room before Kick off had me hopping

2 Weeks later and i scored 2 own goals in the one game.
Most people would drop the head but im made of Sterner stuff than that
i never give in , never give up.... Second half started - we still had a chance

80th minute - we win a Penalty , i Ran straight to Shawcross -Screamed in his Face - SKIPPER THIS IS MINE!
My Brothers on the Team were in awe at my Mental resilience

I tore the ball from his hand , put it on the spot
12 steps back , Cech was in the goal ... he was nervous.
BOOM - buried it off the crossbar.
We Lost 4 Nil

Bobby Huth gave me a Bottle of Buckfast and a Slap Across the Face on the Bus on the way home

Bounce back ability.... its vital

 

[RW]

dreaming

cats by 45

I still think we can make finals this year so you’re probably right...

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Can see Menzel kicking a lazy 3-4 goals in a tight win.

We’ll probably lose by 30 or so but I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if it’s a nail biter.


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[GotTheGoodes]

Can see Menzel kicking a lazy 3-4 goals in a tight win.

We’ll probably lose by 30 or so but I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if it’s a nail biter.


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This is DA.

DA likes sitting on fences.

Say hello DA.

 

[scaryness]

McVeigh for Thurlow is a no brainer. Didn't trust Thurlow with ball in hand at all.

Thurlow is indecisive and McVeigh is the opposite.

Good to have him back, probably won't be a game changer though.

Fully expecting a slow start to Menzel's Swans career too but exciting to have him in the squad.

 

[bungee]

I actually think we're a chance here with McVeigh back in... tell me I'm dreaming!

You're dreaming. But sometimes dreams come true.

 

[mikey_san]

Knoll in the emergencies is a good sign.

Reckon he's one sinclair like performance from Sinclair to get a go.

Not cool to denigrate Sinkers IMHO. The guy has bled for the shirt, been amonsgst our best in tough times last year, and is completely worn down by battling bigger guys week in, week out - for the most part with very little help. I'd love him to get rest this week and Knoll play as Knoll will win the taps - but I'm not bagging a warrior.
Our best team could well have him playing forward/2nd ruck and McCartin as KPD.

 

[mikey_san]

dreaming

cats by 45

If Danger misses (rumoured) we are a good chance of making a game of it. We play well down there. I'd like to see Hewett not tagging.
We all know a certain redhead will kick 4 though...
If it turns into a Rohan v Menzel shootout should be a fun game if the commentators can keep it in their pants.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

I Wont bore anyone with my Ramblings this Week

McVeigh for 30+ Disposals
COR for a Goal

Bounce back ability is very important
it reminds me of the 2012 / 2013 Season , i scored 2 Glorious goals in the Kop end at Anfield on St.Stephens day.
The Press didn't give us a hope - but 3 DVRBs in the dressing room before Kick off had me hopping

2 Weeks later and i scored 2 own goals in the one game.
Most people would drop the head but im made of Sterner stuff than that
i never give in , never give up.... Second half started - we still had a chance

80th minute - we win a Penalty , i Ran straight to Shawcross -Screamed in his Face - SKIPPER THIS IS MINE!
My Brothers on the Team were in awe at my Mental resilience

I tore the ball from his hand , put it on the spot
12 steps back , Cech was in the goal ... he was nervous.
BOOM - buried it off the crossbar.
We Lost 4 Nil

Bobby Huth gave me a Bottle of Buckfast and a Slap Across the Face on the Bus on the way home

Bounce back ability.... its vital

I have no idea what you're talking about but I enjoyed it immensely.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Not cool to denigrate Sinkers IMHO. The guy has bled for the shirt, been amonsgst our best in tough times last year, and is completely worn down by battling bigger guys week in, week out - for the most part with very little help. I'd love him to get rest this week and Knoll play as Knoll will win the taps - but I'm not bagging a warrior.
Our best team could well have him playing forward/2nd ruck and McCartin as KPD.

If all the kpps were fit and in form, I would have Reid at FB. McCartin adds mobility to a tall fwd line. As well Tom, the fwd line would inc Buddy, Menzell and Blakey. Unhappily I see no room for an average fwd ruck like Sinkers. Grassy if he works out rucks with pinch hitting efforts from others.

 

[dosser]

I Wont bore anyone with my Ramblings this Week

McVeigh for 30+ Disposals
COR for a Goal

Bounce back ability is very important
it reminds me of the 2012 / 2013 Season , i scored 2 Glorious goals in the Kop end at Anfield on St.Stephens day.
The Press didn't give us a hope - but 3 DVRBs in the dressing room before Kick off had me hopping

2 Weeks later and i scored 2 own goals in the one game.
Most people would drop the head but im made of Sterner stuff than that
i never give in , never give up.... Second half started - we still had a chance

80th minute - we win a Penalty , i Ran straight to Shawcross -Screamed in his Face - SKIPPER THIS IS MINE!
My Brothers on the Team were in awe at my Mental resilience

I tore the ball from his hand , put it on the spot
12 steps back , Cech was in the goal ... he was nervous.
BOOM - buried it off the crossbar.
We Lost 4 Nil

Bobby Huth gave me a Bottle of Buckfast and a Slap Across the Face on the Bus on the way home

Bounce back ability.... its vital

Jon, whatever world you live in, I would love to visit it from time to time. I always enjoy your surreal posts.

 

[BloodySwan]

I don't care if we lose, all I want is for us to look competitive. The best thing through the last 3 weeks is how hard the kids have been trying. Just looking forward to more improvement

 

[wilsonmatic]

I don't care if we lose, all I want is for us to look competitive. The best thing through the last 3 weeks is how hard the kids have been trying. Just looking forward to more improvement

I've never not cared if we lose. Dont understand this!

 

[DavyRed]

Knoll can get experience playing AFL. He’s coming from the SANFL which is far greater than the NEAFL bush league!

The Reserves are playing the Brisbane Lions tomorrow and if their last game against each other is any guide he’ll be getting more than enough experience playing in it.

 

[The King!]

I don't care if we lose, all I want is for us to look competitive. The best thing through the last 3 weeks is how hard the kids have been trying. Just looking forward to more improvement

I am happy to see the kids do well and take the long view

But every loss hurts who wants to lose?

 

[Mick Oxlong]

The Reserves are playing the Brisbane Lions tomorrow and if their last game against each other is any guide he’ll be getting more than enough experience playing in it.

That’s fantastic, the Seniors are playing in the AFL tomorrow afternoon and I’m sure he’ll get more than enough experience playing in this game should he be a late inclusion.

 

[The King!]

I hope Reid plays consecutive good games been a long time

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

This is DA.

DA likes sitting on fences.

Say hello DA.

I don’t sit on fences, but at the same time I could definitely see myself sitting on the fence.

I’m positive that I’m not sure.

 

[BloodySwan]

I am happy to see the kids do well and take the long view

But every loss hurts who wants to lose?

Every loss hurts but we're not making finals this year. I've accepted that, so every win for this season is meaningless IMO.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I've never not cared if we lose. Dont understand this!

Wins and losses is secondary this year. It’s about development both in the short and especially in the long term. Look forward to 2-3 years down the track. We are rebuilding on the run. If we win that’s great, if not as long as the players dig in, I’m happy.

 

[DavyRed]

That’s fantastic, the Seniors are playing in the AFL tomorrow afternoon and I’m sure he’ll get more than enough experience playing in this game should he be a late inclusion.

Personally I’d think it’s better to give an inexperienced guy who has literally just arrived on our doorstep a game in Reserves to get at least a taste of our game plan before throwing him into the deep end against arguably the best team in the league.

But what the hell, he’s drafted, so sink or swim, right.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Personally I’d think it’s better to give an inexperienced guy who has literally just arrived on our doorstep a game in Reserves to get at least a taste of our game plan before throwing him into the deep end against arguably the best team in the league.

But what the hell, he’s drafted, so sink or swim, right.

I look at it this way. He’s got VFL and SANFL experience, he even represented the SANFL. That’s far more impressive than NEAFL reserves. That’s the footy side.

On the game plan side, I also think it’s ‘meh’. How many trades midseason do NFL, NBA and any soccer league have and their recruits are backing up the following week? Personally, it’s something brought up by people who actually overthink the simplicity of it all. Throw him in!

 

[Bonz]

Knoll can get experience playing AFL. He’s coming from the SANFL which is far greater than the NEAFL bush league!

Would need to learn our tactics, midfield structure, leading patterns and such first.