Can the Cats win the Flag?

[mexican]

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.

For sure. I think Chapmans address to the players after the Kangas match, really woke up alot the riders.
Ottens is playing well in the ruck.
I think WCE have great mid field, but we have enough to keep up now and I don't think they have much up forward, don't look the same as the last two years and I think BC can count he lucky stars!
Backline is kicking butt, Mackie has found his spot and I can't wait for Rooke to come back (if he does).
Just great too watch at the mo, like watching WCE and Lions in the past sides with no weakness around the ground.

GO CATS

 

[Bushman]

For sure. I think Chapmans address to the players after the Kangas match, really woke up alot the riders.
Ottens is playing well in the ruck.
I think WCE have great mid field, but we have enough to keep up now and I don't think they have much up forward, don't look the same as the last two years and I think BC can count he lucky stars!
Backline is kicking butt, Mackie has found his spot and I can't wait for Rooke to come back (if he does).
Just great too watch at the mo, like watching WCE and Lions in the past sides with no weakness around the ground.

GO CATS

Latest news on Rooke.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/cats-rooke-set-to-return/2007/07/21/1184560108858.html

In the hands of German quack. To quote 'Some of Muller-Wohlfarth's controversial treatments involve injecting honey or calves' blood into patients, as well as Hylart ”” a substance extracted from the combs of roosters ”” but Balme believed Rooke had undergone more traditional treatment.' Far out ....

Cats are the real deal this year. I watched a bit of the Doggies game and your boys made them look like an under 13's side. Great brand of footy. Think your boys have a bit to go to be compared to the great sides of the last 2 decades - Weagles, 'Team of the 90's' Kangas and the Lions.

Be a good game when we take you guys on again. There will be plenty to prove in that game from both sides.

Just good to see the Vics up there again. Makes me nostalgic for State of Origin.

Good luck to both our teams. Boomer or Ablett for the Brownlow too!!

 

[mexican]

Latest news on Rooke.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/cats-rooke-set-to-return/2007/07/21/1184560108858.html

In the hands of German quack. To quote 'Some of Muller-Wohlfarth's controversial treatments involve injecting honey or calves' blood into patients, as well as Hylart ”” a substance extracted from the combs of roosters ”” but Balme believed Rooke had undergone more traditional treatment.' Far out ....

Cats are the real deal this year. I watched a bit of the Doggies game and your boys made them look like an under 13's side. Great brand of footy. Think your boys have a bit to go to be compared to the great sides of the last 2 decades - Weagles, 'Team of the 90's' Kangas and the Lions.

Be a good game when we take you guys on again. There will be plenty to prove in that game from both sides.

Just good to see the Vics up there again. Makes me nostalgic for State of Origin.

Good luck to both our teams. Boomer or Ablett for the Brownlow too!!

Thanks for the update on Rooke Bushman, pretty way out there treatment!!!!
Can't wait to play the Roos again, snuck under alot of peoples radars thats for sure. Playing tough footy (shinboner style).
Should be a good game.

 

[doogie_goes_off]

I reckon it will be cats, hawks, roos and crows (if key injured players return) come semis time. And I think any one of these three has a chance of knocking the cats over, but I love the depth in the VFL and they're up on top aswell. They are winning because they are always playing with a full strength side. The same(ish) list last year did not have known names but I am starting to trust Egan, Selwood and still think we are to see the best of Varcoe and Hawkins. Don't forget Nathan Ablett if a key forward is needed, like I say the depth is great.

I support the cats (from afar -had a country membership last year when I thought their list was worth the support - now justified). Our time has come.

 

[mexican]

I reckon it will be cats, hawks, roos and crows (if key injured players return) come semis time. And I think any one of these three has a chance of knocking the cats over, but I love the depth in the VFL and they're up on top aswell. They are winning because they are always playing with a full strength side. The same(ish) list last year did not have known names but I am starting to trust Egan, Selwood and still think we are to see the best of Varcoe and Hawkins. Don't forget Nathan Ablett if a key forward is needed, like I say the depth is great.

I support the cats (from afar -had a country membership last year when I thought their list was worth the support - now justified). Our time has come.

Jury is out on Varcoe, have not seen anything outstanding so far.

 

[doogie_goes_off]

I saw flashes of brilliance from Varcoe in one game but Selwood is by far the pick of the newbies, NAB rising star for mine. Amazing that Milburn is the most capped cat, I think a couple more soild years to follow this one based on a young list.

 

[Bluesky]

I think Varcoe is the next Mcleod easy, the way he moves with the ball is like Andy. Stokes, already a champ and room to improve. Big Tomahawk is the next Lockett.

And looking forward to Pav from Freo coming to Kardinia next year too.:dance:

 

[mexican]

I think Varcoe is the next Mcleod easy, the way he moves with the ball is like Andy. Stokes, already a champ and room to improve. Big Tomahawk is the next Lockett.

And looking forward to Pav from Freo coming to Kardinia next year too.:dance:

Smashed the Shockers! NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gspot]

Watched Geelong today and VERY impressive. Have had a great run, free of injuries too which is the big thing.
Hence another team who can now have a good run of no injuries, and we will be looking at a repeat of the 92 and 94 Grand Finals my friends.
Ps. Judd to resign for another 2 years with WCE, so keep dreaming Vics.

 

[Bluesky]

I really hope they make the Final so the cats can smashem. Hawks or Eagles wont matter. Its the year of the cat 2007.

 

[carlau]

No they cant not if west coast continue to play the way they did on Saturday they will lose Easily.

 

[doctorj]

No they cant not if west coast continue to play the way they did on Saturday they will lose Easily.

Quoted for truth!

 

[Bazmate]

Awesome to hear how well the cats are doing this year but it's all about to change.....

I've been supporting the Cats for all of my 33 years and I've come to the conclusion that when I watch a game, the cats always lose.... Kinda like my shares really.... Now, I haven't seen a game this year due to being in Malaysia but this week I'm moving back to Oz (to work for BHP in the Pilbara no less) so, I'll certainly start watching a few games again and the cats will certainly start losing. Or they will continue to win everything and then choke on the GF ala 80's - 90's... you just wait and see :

Baz

Go Cats!!

 

[Bushman]

Awesome to hear how well the cats are doing this year but it's all about to change.....

I've been supporting the Cats for all of my 33 years and I've come to the conclusion that when I watch a game, the cats always lose.... Kinda like my shares really.... Now, I haven't seen a game this year due to being in Malaysia but this week I'm moving back to Oz (to work for BHP in the Pilbara no less) so, I'll certainly start watching a few games again and the cats will certainly start losing. Or they will continue to win everything and then choke on the GF ala 80's - 90's... you just wait and see :

Baz

Go Cats!!

Bazmate you sound like Sam Newman in disguise. Its a new generation, not one scarred by Blighty's teams choking in the 90s.

Another win for the Rooboys! Beat the Hawks this time too. Next three weeks will see where we are at - Lions, Eagles and the Cats. Should be cracking games. Unlike Baz I am used to the Kangas delivering in September so I am getting excited. When Corey Jones bags 7 you know the team is flying.

Go Roo boys!! Give me some more joy before you fly off to the Gold Coast and I have to start supporting the VFL. Coburg is close to Fitzroy so they will have to be my new team. Go Coburg!!

 

[AussiePaul72]

Well AFL fans ..... which 3 teams have won their last 4 games straight?????

Well i'm sure you all probably picked two of them ..... the cats and the roos and rightly so are in first and second place on the ladder. The third team is the Lions which are in superb form at present!!!

I'm a LIONS supporter .....'GO YOU GOOD THING'. They absolutely smashed the pies last night playing away at the G by 93 points. The Lions have a tough run home playing a number of the top teams on the ladder including the roos, hawkes & cats. They are currently in 11th place on the ladder but only 2 points outside of the 8. If they play well over the last 5 rounds and make it into the 8 ......all i can say is 'WATCH OUT' ......the way they have been playing lately i think they could even give the cats a run for their money. It'll be a great last round when they come up against the cats at the Gabba.

I must say though that my hat goes off to the Cats this season as they deserve to be where they are!

Here's to some great football to come!

 

[Bushman]

Well AFL fans ..... which 3 teams have won their last 4 games straight?????

Well i'm sure you all probably picked two of them ..... the cats and the roos and rightly so are in first and second place on the ladder. The third team is the Lions which are in superb form at present!!!

I'm a LIONS supporter .....'GO YOU GOOD THING'. They absolutely smashed the pies last night playing away at the G by 93 points. The Lions have a tough run home playing a number of the top teams on the ladder including the roos, hawkes & cats. They are currently in 11th place on the ladder but only 2 points outside of the 8. If they play well over the last 5 rounds and make it into the 8 ......all i can say is 'WATCH OUT' ......the way they have been playing lately i think they could even give the cats a run for their money. It'll be a great last round when they come up against the cats at the Gabba.

I must say though that my hat goes off to the Cats this season as they deserve to be where they are!

Here's to some great football to come!

Starting with this weekend Aussie. Kangas vs Lions.

I watched the Lions run rings around the Pies on Saturday and you guys are looking good. Brown and Black were back to their best. I think Black had something like 20 contested possessions! Rhan Hooper, Leuwenberger, Adcock, etc. Where have all these players come from? Roos are the same - Swallow, Firrito, McMahon, Jesse Smith. All have put their hands up this year and all of a sudden our bottom 6 are becoming competitive.

May the best team win this weekend.

 

[AussiePaul72]

Yes indeed Bushman! This weekends game should be awesome. The roos have hit some great form after a very slow start. The lions started well and then lost the plot for quite a period and all of a sudden now they look like premiership contenders!
I'm not sure where these young players have come from .... i'm still getting to know the young lions myself. For the Lions....as well as pure player talent, i have credited a lot of the success to Leigh Matthews and his coaching. He has always impressed me as a coach whether the Lions are travelling well or not. Always calm and always puts the hard work into bringing young juniors through the ranks.
I'm really looking forward to the last 5 rounds because the Lions are on a real roll at the moment and its the confidence factor more than anything that it will give to the young lions that may just give them an edge as they front up to the top teams!
I'm sure there are similarities there with the roos aswell.
No matter what the result this weekend, here's to a great match Bushman!!!! GO THE MIGHTY LIONS ......

 

[chops_a_must]

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!!!

That's the Bullcreek-Leeming under 13s thankyou very much.

Having seen the Cats close up yesterday, if they play anywhere near that standard come finals time, no-one is going to stop them.

I think Cats fans are in for a pretty good couple of years. I haven't seen a team so dominant since Brisbane's golden period. It's almost as if you don't get a choice in the matter in the way they play, or the way your team plays. They force you to play a certain way and that's it. You can't hang off players, 'cos they have the skills to utilise players only 5m ahead of their man.

Their speed is brilliant, especially recovery off the ground, and the gut running is incredible - better than that of the Eagles I would suggest. And they have no real stand outs apart from Ablett and Ling, just players all doing their jobs.

I can't even see the Eagles holding a candle to them this year. They have the defenders to shut down the Eagles "forwards", and that always stuffs them, and an attacking and fast midfield which I doubt the Eagles could keep up with.

As a side note, Benny has been telling people around town he is on the gear again...

But my tip for the grand finalists would be Geelong, West Coast and North Melbourne. With Geelong easily winning if they play like they have been.

 

[Bluesky]

The third team is the Lions which are in superb form at present!!!
It'll be a great last round when they come up against the cats at the Gabba.
Here's to some great football to come!

Hi AussiePaul, what a coach Matthews is hey. He has got some exciting new talent and they are playing like they did a few years back. Very quick to rebuild this team and still with plenty of experience left from the glory days (a good mix).

If these teams keep goin like this till last round it will be a ripper at the Gabba.
I wasnt very happy when i checked the fixtures on Sat to see who the cats play in R22 lol.

Kangas and Lions gonna be a ripper (hoping they injure eachother). Just kidding.

 

[doctorj]

That's the Bullcreek-Leeming under 13s thankyou very much.

And what a fine club they are!