Game Day Round 12, 2025: West Coast vs Geelong

[Bender_]

That's why you're a legend Bender.
You're not the only one that does the same, there are many here amongst us. But to declare your unbounded optimism on here gets you labelled a fanboy. That's why some keep it muted with a touch of scepticism, satire or realism.

But it is interesting how we here can call it as we see it, often not expecting a win, keeping it real, which it usually is with the end result. But we expect the team to absolutely believe in every game and give it all they've got, even when it defies all the odds and logic. So it's team brainwash and the power of positive thinking drilled into them, to a large extent...and of course that's what gets them through the impossible years (incredibly).

But any rational mind would say the odds are against you winning this game.
So it must be difficult when you've been smashed by halftime to keep the faith and not lower your head. It's highly irrational in many respects to expect any other outcome, but that's sport the world over and wins and upsets happen in the unlikeliest of circumstances, against all odds, and that's why we love it.

Having said that, Go the Mighty Eagles! And even if I was a loser I would never break beer bottles on my nuts, at my age I'd need a wheelbarrow to put my nuts in for a start.

It's highly likely that optimism will be totally smashed by half-way through the second quarter, but I'll still bring it to the opening bounce.

 

[jdisc]

"haha the 19 year old key forward is inaccurate"

great work gents

 

[jdisc]

is there anyway for me to buy last minute tickets to the game and attend, but not deal with the logistics of getting to and from the empty swamp peninsula they put our stadium on

 

[Godfather32]

If our players aren't running out under the expectation they could win every game they play then they need to GTFO.

They need to believe in themselves and their teammates to win their contests and the game otherwise #whatsthepointinpersisting ?

However unlikely it is we are going to win whatever game I turn it on and watch with optimism, otherwise I'd rather be "breaking beer bottles on my nuts" like a loser.

You put that in quotation marks like it's a common saying or something?

 

[UseR2006]

You put that in quotation marks like it's a common saying or something?

Quoting another poster.

 

[Bender_]

You put that in quotation marks like it's a common saying or something?

Today was certainly the first time I heard it.

 

[Godfather32]

Quoting another poster.

Today was certainly the first time I heard it.

Ahh...I was too busy looking at Natalie Portman

 

[jdisc]

breaking beer bottles on my nuts is streets ahead

 

[Astro7]

It's highly likely that optimism will be totally smashed by half-way through the second quarter, but I'll still bring it to the opening bounce.

I defy my own rational thinking and realistic expectations by placing a bet on us, a totally irrational act. But nothing I can't afford to lose of course. ((;
(I'll blame Harley and Oscar)(or not as the case may be)

 

[Spange]

First live game for me today. Expect nothing less than an easy win for the eagles.

Too much pace and dare. Brockman, Harley in the middle will chop the cats. not having waterman makes our forward line less predicable.


Mids need to kick flour bags and tumblers for disrupting the Geelong cats defence.

Put Ruben on Cameron should hold him to a couple goals

 

[BeornJ]

First live game for me today. Expect nothing less than an easy win for the eagles.

Too much pace and dare. Brockman, Harley in the middle will chop the cats. not having waterman makes our forward line less predicable.


Mids need to kick flour bags and tumblers for disrupting the Geelong cats defence.

Put Ruben on Cameron should hold him to a couple goals

Yeah if Ginbey goes on Cameron... Ginbey will kick more goals than him. The boy is that good.

 

[KERRPOW]

Been sick since friday night. Typical me this always happens during a long weekend.

Wont be going tonight

 

[Tyberious Funk]

I feel like this one is definitely winable. Geelong look vulnerable, given they're coming in with a... [checks notes]... 0-week losing streak.

They did lose to Carlton a few weeks back, so that's something.

FFS, let's be honest... if we get within 60 it will be a miracle.

 

[UseR2006]

I feel like this one is definitely winable. Geelong look vulnerable, given they're coming in with a... [checks notes]... 0-week losing streak.

They did lose to Carlton a few weeks back, so that's something.

FFS, let's be honest... if we get within 60 it will be a miracle.

This is only the 4th time they will have left Melbourne.

Their longest trip this year.

No Dangerfield.

 

[BandF]

Maybe too optimistic, but I am quietly confident the boys might get a surprise win today.

 

[Spange]

This is only the 4th time they will have left Melbourne.

Their longest trip this year.

No Dangerfield.

 

[Cuzz09]

danger game for cats, due a loss

 

[Tony Barber]

Maybe too optimistic, but I am quietly confident the boys might get a surprise win today.

You'll win the last quarter.
Geelong will pull up stumps to be ready for the Suns.

In spurts you have been ok this year. The Brisbane game comes to mind. Maybe the coach is getting somewhere.

 

[Spange]

You'll win the last quarter.
Geelong will pull up stumps to be ready for the Suns.

In spurts you have been ok this year. The Brisbane game comes to mind. Maybe the coach is getting somewhere.

Cats are going ok too. No travel, unlimited cap, interchange roles for executive in AFL house and Geelong leadership. Will still get bundled out straight sets if they make it

 

[kranky al]

Interesting take on AI....question, is Kelli Underwood real or a product of AI? If so, AI has a lot to answer for!

AUI

 

[THE A5]

On this weekend the AFL should have actually given us a team we are close to being a chance. Heck any other team side (bar collingwood) would have been more likely of causing an upset.

 

[Tony Barber]

Cats are going ok too. No travel, unlimited cap, interchange roles for executive in AFL house and Geelong leadership. Will still get bundled out straight sets if they make it

Maybe. A long way to go.
As for the other stuff, meh.

 

[Cuzz09]

If we can score more than 50 points then we go above Richmond with the 2nd worst attack.
Small steps.

Need about 108 to leapfrog NM

 

[ArdentEagle]

I think this game is going to be a lot closer than what some think.

We're starting to show signs, especially at home.

 

[DorothyG]

Lads, the arrogance!!