Game Day Round 8 - Essendon vs Geelong, 7:25pm start @ MCG

[Daniel McL]

Didn't see a Gameday thread yet

First Goal - Parsons
Last Goal - Menzel
Most Touches - Menegola
Most Goals - Menzel
Most Marks - Kolodjashnij
Most Tackles - O'Connor

 

[Cataholic]

Looking for an honest, fair dinkum effort tonight.

Want to see them run, run, run, and give it a real crack.

 

[BotsMaster]

Might chuck on 3AW for the game commentary just to hear BT call Orazio Fantasia's name.

 

[Matthew Jelley]

What I would love to see tonight
- A big game from Smith/Stanley in tandem with clearances, hitouts to advantage and a couple of goals between them
- Harry Taylor dominating the air down back and gaining some real confidence to them swing forward in 3rd qtr and nail a couple of marks and goals
- Dangerwood unleashing with a fiery reminder of how good they are
- O'Connor to show something special
- Motlop to halve a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a thrilling play
- Menegola GHS and Duncan to thrive in the middle when its their turn
- A hungry team effort with a decent lead anx win
- the above points to be a reality and not my crazy dream

 

[Chinacats]

Interesting selections. slow players in, fast players out. Although new guy reported to be quick. Can we lock the ball in our forward zone a little better. Teams are just running it out too easily (that's game plan & structure) . More pressure on the opposition needed. It's been a little embarrassing ! Cats should be 3-4, so it's mediocre vs mediocre tonight!

 

[dazbroncos]

What I would love to see tonight
- A big game from Smith/Stanley in tandem with clearances, hitouts to advantage and a couple of goals between them
ABSOLUTELY
- Harry Taylor dominating the air down back and gaining some real confidence to them swing forward in 3rd qtr and nail a couple of marks and goals
BE HAPPY WITH NO GOALS BUT ALL HIS KICKS TO BE FLAT AND PENETRATING - NO 7 IRONS
- Dangerwood unleashing with a fiery reminder of how good they are
- O'Connor to show something special
OCONNOR TO SHOW ANYTHING!
- Motlop to halve a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a thrilling play
AND MY DAUGHTER HAS A PET UNICORN
- Menegola GHS and Duncan to thrive in the middle when its their turn
2 OF THE 3 ARE ALREADY IMO
- A hungry team effort with a decent lead and win
YES PLEASE!
- the above points to be a reality and not my crazy dream

GO Catters

 

[BotsMaster]

Didn't see a Gameday thread yet

First Goal - Parsons
Last Goal - Menzel
Most Touches - Menegola
Most Goals - Menzel
Most Marks - Kolodjashnij
Most Tackles - O'Connor

You're supposed to lock the other thread before starting this one

 

[betchsta]

Hopefully the fact that the media have put the club in the spotlight during the week, It will be the kick up the arse that's been needed & will respond with a solid win tonight.

 

[cats_09]

In case those going tonight are interested in seating options:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING

Great Southern Stand
Q1-Q8
Q9-Q15 (Rows K-DD)

Ponsford Stand
M29-M34
Q29-Q36

Olympic Stand
Q49-Q54 (Rows N-MM)
Q55 (Rows P-MM)

CHEER SQUAD SEATING
Essendon: Bay M3 (Rows A-G)
Geelong Cats: Bay M33 (Rows A-S)

 

[BUSTER29]

Id like a win of any description please.
To put me in high spirits for my birthday tomorrow.

 

[Cataholic]

Id like a win of any description please.
To put me in high spirits for my birthday tomorrow.

Pre-emptive, but Happy Birthday!

 

[GFrost]

Hopefully the fact that the media have put the club in the spotlight during the week, It will be the kick up the arse that's been needed & will respond with a solid win tonight.

I'm very glad King highlighted that vision on AFL 360 during the week. They need a public kick up the ass. IF they are getting one behind closed doors, it's not enough.

 

[cats_09]

First Goal - Cockatoo
Last Goal - Hawkins
Most Touches - Duncan
Most Goals - Hawkins
Most Marks - Taylor
Most Tackles - Menegola

 

[barmy44]

- Motlop to halve a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a thrilling play

rather specific requirement! what if motlop only halves a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a 'reasonably decent' play?

 

[cats_09]

rather specific requirement! what if motlop only halves a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a 'reasonably decent' play?

I think I'd be happy Motlop put his body on the line and we left it at that.

To me that's what a step up from the last fortnight of pulling out of contests

 

[James1970]

Great of the AFL to schedule the 'country game' at night-time in the city.

 

[Whit3y]

GO Catters

spot on big daz

 

[barmy44]

I think I'd be happy Motlop put his body on the line and we left it at that.

To me that's what a step up from the last fortnight of pulling out of contests

i have no problem with players pulling out of contests occasionally. sometimes its a far smarter option, and id be doing it constantly if i was out there. 'jono brown' style 'courage' doesnt impress or interest me personally, and in some ways i always found it a touch selfish, and a lot stupid.

not all AFL players are hard players like rooke, selwood, hodge etc. thats cool. i personally think AFL players 'put their body on the line' every week they play either AFL or VFL, but maybe thats just me.

also think motlops 'shirk' last week is very much being oversold on here.

 

[Mr Blicavs]

The brief during the week should have been
* Intensity
* Be first to the ball
* Put pressure on the ball carriers (chase, hustle, tackle)
* Be accountable
If we turn up in that frame of mind, there's no way Essendon gets within 10 goals of us.

I've got confidence that Selwood will sting them into gear.

- 1st touch of the game to Selwood
- 1st goal to Hawkins
- Last goal to Motlop (Junk time specialist)
- Most goals to Hawkins (6)
- Most touches to Dangerfield
- Most Marks to Harry Taylor
- Most tackles to Cockatoo

If this group has any character......they'll make a huge statement tonight!

Congrats to Kell for 300 games.
Once a Cat....,always s Cat!

 

[Matthew Jelley]

rather specific requirement! what if motlop only halves a crucial contest by putting his body on the line to then recover and set up a 'reasonably decent' play?

Id be pretty happy with that

 

[Matthew Jelley]

Matthew Lloyd makes some pretty good points on our change in game plan in the herald sun today. Basically saying we have changed to defending deeper rather than a front half press which leaves the forward line more open but hurts defensively the other way. Goes on to say we are a long way off a premiership which fires me up. Hopefully we can further learn to eradicate the weaknesses tonight and turn the season around

 

[Landgraft]

My hopes for tonight is for the record function on the tv to work so I can actually watch the game after I get home from the trap of social obligations.

And O'Connor to win the inaugural Tom Wills medal. No pressure.

 

[lionbear]

About to head down, after last week will be watching Motlop closely, as I would have had him in VFL this week.

Must win game, can't continue to let these sort of games slip if we want to be genuine too 8 side.

Go Cats!!!!

 

[catpremier 07]

Good teams dont need the media to give them a clip to perform they perform regardless.
Anyways pretty confident about tonight, stanley needs a big game, use your damn speed!

 

[The Casey Cat]

Be hard to play against. The rest will take care of itself as we have more than enough ability to win easy.