Can the Cats win the Flag?
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Sorry son, the flag will be coming back west again this year, drapped in blue and gold.
I'm looking forward to another Eagles v Geelong grand final.
Sorry son, the flag will be coming back west again this year, drapped in blue and gold.
I'm looking forward to another Eagles v Geelong grand final.
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Absolutely they can, and there is a good chance they will. This may sound strange, but one of the few teams that could challenge them on their day is the crows ( disclosure i'm a crows fan,and eternal optimist ), that was a great game at AAMI this year, of course we have to make it first, not looking good sitting in ninth ATM. But you can't win a shootout with the cats, way too much class and they have goalkickers in every line on the ground, forward, midfield even in defence. To beat them you have to put them in total lockdown and kill the game, turn it into a battlefield. Keeping Ablett, Bartell and Mooney quiet is a must but the man to watch is Chapman, most underrated player in the AFL. Also hope for a wet day to decrease their marking power. The pussies may be purring at end of 2007, but as the saying goes; early ripe, early rotten.
Absolutely they can, and there is a good chance they will. This may sound strange, but one of the few teams that could challenge them on their day is the crows ( disclosure i'm a crows fan,and eternal optimist ), that was a great game at AAMI this year, of course we have to make it first, not looking good sitting in ninth ATM. But you can't win a shootout with the cats, way too much class and they have goalkickers in every line on the ground, forward, midfield even in defence. To beat them you have to put them in total lockdown and kill the game, turn it into a battlefield. Keeping Ablett, Bartell and Mooney quiet is a must but the man to watch is Chapman, most underrated player in the AFL. Also hope for a wet day to decrease their marking power. The pussies may be purring at end of 2007, but as the saying goes; early ripe, early rotten.
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If they keep playing the same way as they have been - no one will touch them. They will surely drop a game before the finals and I think most fans would like to see them lose a game before the finals to take the pressure off.
But head to head they are a very, very good football team. Unlike the Geelong teams of the late 80's and early 90's, they have a great backline. The cats have always been a side that could kick 25 goals a game - the problem being the opposition would do the same.
The midfield is fantastic. I would love Gary Ablett playing in red and black.
I can't see a team that matches up well against them. As for Adelaide - on current form they will not win a final as long as it is played in Melbourne. Mentally they are as weak as the proverbial. Take today as an example!!!!
Teams play well against Geelong for short bursts but they can get the job doen over 4 quarters. Strangely it has been arguably the Bombers that played Geelong the best over the past month or two. Essendon are full of has-beens and never-will-be's but they tackled hard and put heaps on pressure on the Cats a fortnight ago. The two teams that might be up to it, would be Sydney. They play are fantastically boring, spoiling game of football (when they are on).
Geelong can thank Essendon for their current situation. Mark Thompson has done a wonderful job with the Cats and it's my tip that a Bomber will be holding the trophy aloft this year.
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If they keep playing the same way as they have been - no one will touch them. They will surely drop a game before the finals and I think most fans would like to see them lose a game before the finals to take the pressure off.
But head to head they are a very, very good football team. Unlike the Geelong teams of the late 80's and early 90's, they have a great backline. The cats have always been a side that could kick 25 goals a game - the problem being the opposition would do the same.
The midfield is fantastic. I would love Gary Ablett playing in red and black.
I can't see a team that matches up well against them. As for Adelaide - on current form they will not win a final as long as it is played in Melbourne. Mentally they are as weak as the proverbial. Take today as an example!!!! Teams play well against Geelong for short bursts but they can get the job doen over 4 quarters. Strangely it has been arguably the Bombers that played Geelong the best over the past month or two. Essendon are full of has-beens and never-will-be's but they tackled hard and put heaps on pressure on the Cats a fortnight ago. The two teams that might be up to it, would be Sydney. They play are fantastically boring, spoiling game of football (when they are on).
Geelong can thank Essendon for their current situation. Mark Thompson has done a wonderful job with the Cats and it's my tip that a Bomber will be holding the trophy aloft this year.
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not a chance Doc!
if your wegals make it to the prelims i will be shocked! sorry
well at least your up there, saints are a tough ask to make the 8.......... even with a win over the hawks tonight.
If the cats keep this up and don't falter under the September pressure then it's a very good chance for sure
not a chance Doc!
if your wegals make it to the prelims i will be shocked! sorry
well at least your up there, saints are a tough ask to make the 8.......... even with a win over the hawks tonight.
If the cats keep this up and don't falter under the September pressure then it's a very good chance for sure
Good to see some footy fans here, thanks for the replies.
Doctorj i hope the eagles dont make it this year. I really hope Hawthorn make the final (for 89) and the cats beat them one by one the cats will take some revenge on all teams that have beaten them in the grand final over the past years.
Duckman - thats what i hope anyway. The Bombers, i thought they would be the team to break the cats streak. (Unlucky with the injuries in that game and congrats to Rama).
And then i thought the Bullies would cause an upset like they usuaully do. But it didnt happen, this must be something special at Geelong.
Springhill - i went to the crows game a month ago, what a game hey. They allways have a good crack at the cats dont they. But the crows are too focused on their camry commercials this year than their footy haha.
Goodluck too all supporters and GO Cats 2007
So Cats and the Hawks is my tip for the Big Grand Final
Doctorj i hope the eagles dont make it this year. I really hope Hawthorn make the final (for 89) and the cats beat them one by one the cats will take some revenge on all teams that have beaten them in the grand final over the past years.
Duckman - thats what i hope anyway. The Bombers, i thought they would be the team to break the cats streak. (Unlucky with the injuries in that game and congrats to Rama).
And then i thought the Bullies would cause an upset like they usuaully do. But it didnt happen, this must be something special at Geelong.
Springhill - i went to the crows game a month ago, what a game hey. They allways have a good crack at the cats dont they. But the crows are too focused on their camry commercials this year than their footy haha.
Goodluck too all supporters and GO Cats 2007
So Cats and the Hawks is my tip for the Big Grand Final
Good to see some footy fans here, thanks for the replies.
Doctorj i hope the eagles dont make it this year. I really hope Hawthorn make the final (for 89) and the cats beat them one by one the cats will take some revenge on all teams that have beaten them in the grand final over the past years.
Duckman - thats what i hope anyway. The Bombers, i thought they would be the team to break the cats streak. (Unlucky with the injuries in that game and congrats to Rama).
And then i thought the Bullies would cause an upset like they usuaully do. But it didnt happen, this must be something special at Geelong.
Springhill - i went to the crows game a month ago, what a game hey. They allways have a good crack at the cats dont they. But the crows are too focused on their camry commercials this year than their footy haha.
Goodluck too all supporters and GO Cats 2007
So Cats and the Hawks is my tip for the Big Grand Final
If it is a Cats vs Hawks GF, I'll be there watching the mighty hawks and my brother in law is a cats fan (poor fella). I wouldn't get to cocky yet about beating the hawks in the GF if it turns out that way, I do believe we already gave the cats one lesson already this year, lol.
But I really don't think the hawks can make the GF, I don't think we will stand up under the extra pressure and physical nature of finals footy (not this year anyway). Geelong must be the red hot favourites atm, my only concern is thier past GF efforts.
I do hope if the hawks don't win it this year that the cats finally win one (I want to see them win at least one in my limetime).
PS - The saints are currently giving the hawks a lesson.
Send my regards to ur brother inlaw, mate its been a long time for the cats i hope this is the year, thanks for ur support. Actually i think if any one were to play the cats in the final it will be the hawks, they are the suprise of the year for sure, even if they lose to the saints 2nite mateIf it is a Cats vs Hawks GF, I'll be there watching the mighty hawks and my brother in law is a cats fan (poor fella). I wouldn't get to cocky yet about beating the hawks in the GF if it turns out that way, I do believe we already gave the cats one lesson already this year, lol.
But I really don't think the hawks can make the GF, I don't think we will stand up under the extra pressure and physical nature of finals footy (not this year anyway). Geelong must be the red hot favourites atm, my only concern is thier past GF efforts.
I do hope if the hawks don't win it this year that the cats finally win one (I want to see them win at least one in my limetime).
PS - The saints are currently giving the hawks a lesson.
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Anit it Grand! nice win tonight!
GO THE SAINTS!!....
How many teams at the moment can have 4-5 very good footballers struggle to get a game in the 1sts and not buy being out of form! Thats something I have not seen at Geelong. We are strong all over the ground, have not seen a weakness yet. Highest score (for) and lowest (against) says it all really. Prefer to drop 2 before finals just to be safe! Bad memories................
Eagles look better tonight with BC, which should not be playing for another year or so in my op.....
GO CATS!!!!!!!!!
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The midfield is fantastic. I would love Gary Ablett playing in red and black.
Duckman, you are right, after today i take it all back, we are absolute f***ing s**t i cant believe we lost to a pathetic bunch of losers. I hang my head in shame, actually i punched a hole in the door in rage. I would rather we lost to the Bullcreek under 13s than the Dockers, it makes me gag just typing their name, may they long haunt the cellar of the AFL ladder. Werent they prem faves at the start of the season? Ha what a joke!! Watch out for the Crows in 2013, thats how long it will take to rebuild
, you have been warned!!!Mate i have broken a fair few things of rage as well, especially with those bullies, parents brand new oven a few years back and alot of coffee mugs. Even the TV came close on half a dozen occasions lol im so stupidly crazy
The cats have to be a massive chance, interesting to note that no player has kicked 5 goals since round two and yet they keep posting cricket scores. The problem with the cats last grand finals teams was that there bottom 6 players were crap, not the case this year. Is impossible to find a weakness in there team, lost the best full back in the comp for the weekend and still made no difference against one of the highest scoring teams in the comp. Will be one of the great let downs if they don't hold the cup up this year, with stevie johnson holding up his norm smith and gablett his brownlow.
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Hahaha, the way the Dockers played against Adelaide. Adelaide played like crap, plzzzz the dockers are just another percentage game for the might of the Cats.
GO CATS
Hahaha, the way the Dockers played against Adelaide. Adelaide played like crap, plzzzz the dockers are just another percentage game for the might of the Cats.
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Beware the Shinboner spirit is brewing along nicely at Arden St. Just pumped the D's by 60 points. Happy days for the vertical blue and white stripes.
Hawkers vs Roos will be a cracker down at Aurora....back to the mid 90's.
Hawkers vs Roos will be a cracker down at Aurora....back to the mid 90's.
Nice to see the shinboners up there again, but beating the Dees is nothing to brag about!
Doing nicely without Thompson. Thanks for the wake up call as well! Have not looked back since!
GO CATS
Yeah good side the Kangas, outright 2nd now. Both teams with a crappy start to the season and look at them now 1st and 2nd.
Hey Mexican, Selwood's definitley gonna win the rising star award this year and be champ like Judd or Mcleod in the next few years.
Cats are purring right now and as a fan thats exactly what i wanna see, those players gotta push hard to get in the 1st team.
I have seen the late 80's, 90's and this decades teams so far and think they are playing more exciting and more ruthless than any side i have seen in these era's.
Hey Mexican, Selwood's definitley gonna win the rising star award this year and be champ like Judd or Mcleod in the next few years.
Cats are purring right now and as a fan thats exactly what i wanna see, those players gotta push hard to get in the 1st team.
I have seen the late 80's, 90's and this decades teams so far and think they are playing more exciting and more ruthless than any side i have seen in these era's.
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