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5 - G Ablett
4 - S Johnson
3 - M Egan
2 - B Ottens
1 - M Scarlett
4 - S Johnson
3 - M Egan
2 - B Ottens
1 - M Scarlett
Votes Vs Brisbane, Round 12
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5 - G Ablett
4 - S Johnson
3 - M Egan
2 - M Scarlett
1 - J Selwood
Hard game to pick votes for with many doing so well.
4 - S Johnson
3 - M Egan
2 - M Scarlett
1 - J Selwood
Hard game to pick votes for with many doing so well.
Yes, 10 to 1 would be suffice for most games
5 Ablett
4 Johno - That pass off to stoksey nearly got him 5!
3 Chapman - Suprisingly few votes so far, was hard at it all day.
2 Selwood = Gun
1 Bartel
Honourable, honourable mentions to Scarlo, Linga, Sticky and Kel.
Honourable mentions to Egor, Stokesy, Harls and Moons.
5. Ablett
4. Johnson
3. Selwood
2. Scarlett
1. Ottens
4. Johnson
3. Selwood
2. Scarlett
1. Ottens
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I thought Blakey was brilliant!
Though he didn't get as many hitouts as Otto, his taps were more effective IMO. When they made that mini charge in the 3rd, the big Blakes came on and put out that little spot fire right then and there.
5 - Ablett
4 - Dog
3 - Selwood
2 - Ling
1 - Blake
Though he didn't get as many hitouts as Otto, his taps were more effective IMO. When they made that mini charge in the 3rd, the big Blakes came on and put out that little spot fire right then and there.
5 - Ablett
4 - Dog
3 - Selwood
2 - Ling
1 - Blake
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CATS PROVE TOP SPOT
Geelong vs. Brisbane Lions
The Cats proved their top position on the AFL ladder today in a blistering finish against the Brisbane Lions in front of a home crowd of just over 20,000, stretching their winning streak to seven.
With heavy rainfall leading into the match, it was always going to be a scrappy game. However with respected clubman, Darren Milburn playing his 200th game and Tom Lonergan's return to football as the curtain-raiser, the Cats were inspired to play well from the very start. And that's how they played, winning by 50 points over a keen and classy but inexperienced Brisbane young side. Retirements, trades and injuries are responsible for the deteriation of a successful era. Premiership players from the once-dominant side in the competition are becoming fewer through time. Geelong, however, has a clear memory of the times they were on the receiving end of a powerhouse Brisbane demolition. Keen to make amends and re-write history, the Cats are currently in the process of working towards a Geelong epoch and are looking good at the moment.
The battle was on as rain continued early in the match forcing players to adjust to the wet conditions where precision football was a big no-no. Hard work and long-kicking became the keys to winning the ball up forward. The Cats worked tremendously well in this area with 18-year-old Joel Selwood, who came into the side for Max (formerly known as Jarad) Rooke, out-showed older brother Troy and starred as one of Geelong's major ball-winners (27 touches) in yet another strong performance from the mature teenager.
Although low-scoring the Cats dominated the first half, leading 4.8 to 0.4 at the middle break - the Lions' second-lowest half time score in their history - but it very easily could have been more had it not have been for some poor execution by the Cats' forwards. Cam Mooney, Steve Johnson and Nathan Ablett all missed setshots. Nigel Lappin and Josh Drummond provided the only hope in the midfield for Brisbane as they tried their best to fight back. But the going was tough.
Gary Ablett was brilliant again in another memorable best on ground effort, gathering a career-best 35 touches and one goal. A star performance by Cameron Ling, who kept Brownlow Medallist, Simon Black to a quiet nine possessions, was able to push forward himself, probably increasing his chances of becoming an All-Australian in 2007. Jimmy Bartel was excellent and had plenty of support from Paul Chapman, James Kelly and Joel Corey who were solid contributors to the hard working midfield.
Taking some strong grabs up forward, Nathan Ablett made up for missing a gettable goal by marking again 25m out directly in front. This time he was able to convert. Mooney was also a forward key target for the Cats' midfield to kick to and added one goal. Brad Ottens nearly created a contender of the Mark of the Year, as he was close to getting up as high as his mark against Sydney last year that won him the award instead the slippery ball, like a cake of soap, was too hard to hold. Steve Johnson was terrific booting 3 goals and adding spice to the forward line-up along with Travis Varcoe's superb skills in the wet conditions. Jonathan Brown's snap goal from 45 metres in the second half gave Lion fans some hope. Brown also set up Joel Patfull for another through clever hands under pressure, reducing the margin to 19 points.
The rain had stopped but the ground remained heavy and the ball wet but Brisbane looked unlikely to score with its forward 50 often completely empty due to Geelong's defensive pressure, leading from the front was Matthew Scarlett. Matt Egan was a good match-up on Brown, restricting him to just two goals. Geelong continued to play grinding, basic football pleasing the crowd with one more moment.
Fittingly, Gary Ablett finished off with the match highlight kicking an Ablettesque goal, the final for the match. Weaving around his opponent at a fierce, intense pace, he curled a right-foot snap over his shoulder and it sailed straight through the middle, something that would have even impressed his dad, who was not sitting in his regular seat in the crowd. The Cats unstoppable and very enthusiastic with their defeat at home as they look on to next game, Sydney in two weeks.
Geelong vs. Brisbane Lions
The Cats proved their top position on the AFL ladder today in a blistering finish against the Brisbane Lions in front of a home crowd of just over 20,000, stretching their winning streak to seven.
With heavy rainfall leading into the match, it was always going to be a scrappy game. However with respected clubman, Darren Milburn playing his 200th game and Tom Lonergan's return to football as the curtain-raiser, the Cats were inspired to play well from the very start. And that's how they played, winning by 50 points over a keen and classy but inexperienced Brisbane young side. Retirements, trades and injuries are responsible for the deteriation of a successful era. Premiership players from the once-dominant side in the competition are becoming fewer through time. Geelong, however, has a clear memory of the times they were on the receiving end of a powerhouse Brisbane demolition. Keen to make amends and re-write history, the Cats are currently in the process of working towards a Geelong epoch and are looking good at the moment.
The battle was on as rain continued early in the match forcing players to adjust to the wet conditions where precision football was a big no-no. Hard work and long-kicking became the keys to winning the ball up forward. The Cats worked tremendously well in this area with 18-year-old Joel Selwood, who came into the side for Max (formerly known as Jarad) Rooke, out-showed older brother Troy and starred as one of Geelong's major ball-winners (27 touches) in yet another strong performance from the mature teenager.
Although low-scoring the Cats dominated the first half, leading 4.8 to 0.4 at the middle break - the Lions' second-lowest half time score in their history - but it very easily could have been more had it not have been for some poor execution by the Cats' forwards. Cam Mooney, Steve Johnson and Nathan Ablett all missed setshots. Nigel Lappin and Josh Drummond provided the only hope in the midfield for Brisbane as they tried their best to fight back. But the going was tough.
Gary Ablett was brilliant again in another memorable best on ground effort, gathering a career-best 35 touches and one goal. A star performance by Cameron Ling, who kept Brownlow Medallist, Simon Black to a quiet nine possessions, was able to push forward himself, probably increasing his chances of becoming an All-Australian in 2007. Jimmy Bartel was excellent and had plenty of support from Paul Chapman, James Kelly and Joel Corey who were solid contributors to the hard working midfield.
Taking some strong grabs up forward, Nathan Ablett made up for missing a gettable goal by marking again 25m out directly in front. This time he was able to convert. Mooney was also a forward key target for the Cats' midfield to kick to and added one goal. Brad Ottens nearly created a contender of the Mark of the Year, as he was close to getting up as high as his mark against Sydney last year that won him the award instead the slippery ball, like a cake of soap, was too hard to hold. Steve Johnson was terrific booting 3 goals and adding spice to the forward line-up along with Travis Varcoe's superb skills in the wet conditions. Jonathan Brown's snap goal from 45 metres in the second half gave Lion fans some hope. Brown also set up Joel Patfull for another through clever hands under pressure, reducing the margin to 19 points.
The rain had stopped but the ground remained heavy and the ball wet but Brisbane looked unlikely to score with its forward 50 often completely empty due to Geelong's defensive pressure, leading from the front was Matthew Scarlett. Matt Egan was a good match-up on Brown, restricting him to just two goals. Geelong continued to play grinding, basic football pleasing the crowd with one more moment.
Fittingly, Gary Ablett finished off with the match highlight kicking an Ablettesque goal, the final for the match. Weaving around his opponent at a fierce, intense pace, he curled a right-foot snap over his shoulder and it sailed straight through the middle, something that would have even impressed his dad, who was not sitting in his regular seat in the crowd. The Cats unstoppable and very enthusiastic with their defeat at home as they look on to next game, Sydney in two weeks.
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Votes are in. Check the Stickied thread at the top of the board.
For this round:
170. G. Ablett
143. S. Johnson
59. Selwood
42. Egan
36. J Bartel
34. Scarlett
30. C Ling
10. Ottens
5. T Varcoe
3. A.Mackie
3 Chapman
3. Harley
1. Mooney
1 – Blake
For this round:
170. G. Ablett
143. S. Johnson
59. Selwood
42. Egan
36. J Bartel
34. Scarlett
30. C Ling
10. Ottens
5. T Varcoe
3. A.Mackie
3 Chapman
3. Harley
1. Mooney
1 – Blake
SJ
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I should have voted, Nathan was in the top five in my opinion. Can't believe he didn't even jag one.
