Geelong to go undefeated in 2024??

[Mr Meow]

we didn't play well. we played like trash. and kicked horrendously for goal..but sure, we played well

Stop disrespecting Melbourne; you are harsher on them than Chris Scott.

 

[Mr Meow]

I knew the demons would win

The Carlton and Melbourne games were both genuine 50/50s. A close win and a close loss to Geelong was about the most predictable outcome that could occur. I said as much before heading into the Carlton game.

P.S you tipped against Geelong in both games.

 

[M Malice]

 

[danster168]

Stop disrespecting Melbourne; you are harsher on them than Chris Scott.

The horrendous goal kicking conversion is unforgivable. it already arguably cost us past years flag so it's frustrating to be having games like this again.

 

[Pistol Night]

The horrendous goal kicking conversion is unforgivable

Especially come September..

 

[Mr Meow]

The horrendous goal kicking conversion is unforgivable. it already arguably cost us past years flag so it's frustrating to be having games like this again.

This is why I want to rate Melbourne as a genuine premiership threat but I still have reservations (as I did in 2022 and 2023) while they remain this inefficient. It will cost you games against teams that play well. Geelong did not play well on the weekend and Cameron still fluffed his lines with the game on the line.

 

[Cleansweep17]

The Carlton and Melbourne games were both genuine 50/50s. A close win and a close loss to Geelong was about the most predictable outcome that could occur. I said as much before heading into the Carlton game.

P.S you tipped against Geelong in both games.

It was just a setup for a Back to the Future 2 reference in my last comment. Good movie, I recommend.

 

[danster168]

This is why I want to rate Melbourne as a genuine premiership threat but I still have reservations (as I did in 2022 and 2023) while they remain this inefficient. It will cost you games against teams that play well. Geelong did not play well on the weekend and Cameron still fluffed his lines with the game on the line.

well yeah the game was only on the line because of our inaccurate kicking. But I have no issues with your stance. I have a similar belief .

 

[danster168]

Especially come September..

that's literally what I said. that and not having Petty cost us the granny. nothing will change my mind on that.

 

[Cleansweep17]

This is why I want to rate Melbourne as a genuine premiership threat but I still have reservations (as I did in 2022 and 2023) while they remain this inefficient. It will cost you games against teams that play well. Geelong did not play well on the weekend and Cameron still fluffed his lines with the game on the line.

Chris Fagan approves

 

[Lunchtime]

well yeah the game was only on the line because of our inaccurate kicking. But I have no issues with your stance. I have a similar belief .

Another way to look at it is (only a theory of mine), maybe Melbourne are trying to peak at the right time when it matters most....during Finals football. Go back to 2021 when they won the Premiership...they played outstanding footy in that Finals series. In 2022 and 2023 they were off the boil. Maybe they want to play at their best at the right time of the year - September.

 

[Cleansweep17]

Another way to look at it is (only a theory of mine), maybe Melbourne are trying to peak at the right time when it matters most....during Finals football. Go back to 2021 when they won the Premiership...they played outstanding footy in that Finals series. In 2022 and 2023 they were off the boil. Maybe they want to play at their best at the right time of the year - September.

Yup it’s a thing. Hardwick emphasised it after our 2018 PF loss, 19 and 20 he usually tried different things up until the bye and I believe both seasons combined we only had 1 loss after the byes (being the 2020 QF when Lynch was out)

 

[PhatBoy]

well yeah the game was only on the line because of our inaccurate kicking. But I have no issues with your stance. I have a similar belief .

lol, you could literally make the identical argument for us.

While you were busy kicking 7 consecutive behinds at one point we kicked 7 in a row plus an out on the full plus we had a ball bouncing straight towards goal with a 2-on-1 and neither player managed to get a boot on it

You guys had a couple of extra shots yes. But it wasn’t a case of one team having a dozen extra opportunities like Carlton did the week before and couldn’t bury the game. Both teams had the same problem then suddenly both teams started to actually kick goals. It’s an odd argument

 

[Mr Meow]

Another way to look at it is (only a theory of mine), maybe Melbourne are trying to peak at the right time when it matters most....during Finals football. Go back to 2021 when they won the Premiership...they played outstanding footy in that Finals series. In 2022 and 2023 they were off the boil. Maybe they want to play at their best at the right time of the year - September.

They are trying to be inaccurate until it counts? It's a lofty goal but I'm not sure it works that way.

 

[danster168]

Another way to look at it is (only a theory of mine), maybe Melbourne are trying to peak at the right time when it matters most....during Finals football. Go back to 2021 when they won the Premiership...they played outstanding footy in that Finals series. In 2022 and 2023 they were off the boil. Maybe they want to play at their best at the right time of the year - September.

I think you're definitely right. Because Oliver and Petraccas time on ground is well down this year.

 

[Mr Meow]

I think you're definitely right. Because Oliver and Petraccas time on ground is well down this year.

This is the Geelong 2022 onwards model. Goodwin is an astute observer.

Stats nerds hate it. Less padding with less time on ground.

 

[Lunchtime]

They are trying to be inaccurate until it counts? It's a lofty goal but I'm not sure it works that way.

I meant playing good footy in general when it matters most.

 

[Lunchtime]

I think you're definitely right. Because Oliver and Petraccas time on ground is well down this year.

Bingo. Yep, spot on.

 

[dazbroncos]

Wosh id say the thread question he been answered - Geelong has lost and can’t go undefeated.

Time to lock this up and move on?

Go Catters

 

[Wosh]

Wosh id say the thread question he been answered - Geelong has lost and can’t go undefeated.

Time to lock this up and move on?

Go Catters

It will eventually die an organic death
We’re very green here at Bigfooty.

 

[dazbroncos]

It will eventually die an organic death
We’re very green here at Bigfooty.

This one’s now a little brown I’d say… perhaps olive even.. but sure

Go Catters

 

[DanA]

Undefeated was very obviously not going to happen. Still, I think Geelong are potentially one of the top 4 sides this year and a very good chance to finish top 2 off the back of an easier fixture list than some other teams.

 

[Freddy Swift]

I knew the demons would win

Geez, is it any wonder Cats supporters on BF have such a low opinion of Richmond fans when you come in and make a comment like that. You bring it all on yourself and seem to deliberately try to antagonise them.

 

[Cleansweep17]

Geez, is it any wonder Cats supporters on BF have such a low opinion of Richmond fans when you come in and make a comment like that. You bring it all on yourself and seem to deliberately try to antagonise them.

People can’t read it was a setup for the back to the future joke f me.

 

[Freddy Swift]

People can’t read it was a setup for the back to the future joke f me.

Sorry, I must have missed that part.