Category: Sport
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Geelong must demand all home games be at GMHBA now and into the future
It really is bizarre that a club asking for its home games to be hosted on its home ground could cause such controversy. During the past week Chris Scott and the Geelong FC board have made it clear that they expect all its scheduled home matches to be played in Geelong. Too bloody right. Seems…
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Geelong Vs Hawthorn 2008-2018 is football’s greatest rivalry
This Friday night, traditional arch-rivals Carlton and Collingwood will run out under lights at the MCG. We will hear the usual commentary, but isn’t it time the idea that Carlton V Collingwood is the greatest rivalry of the game is challenged? Certainly, it’s a rivalry, and a long one at that. The 1970 Grand Final…
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Why Richmond can win the flag
It’s time for this mad, one-eyed Geelong supporter to make a bold prediction: Richmond can win the 2017 premiership. In fact, it’s not even a bold prediction. After thirteen weeks, it could be argued that they have made a compelling case for premiership contention. Sitting at 8-5 after 13 rounds, it might not look it,…
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Women are vital to footy’s success
I’ve watched The Footy Show since its inception. Now in its 23rd year, it has been a welcome source of entertainment for its fans and a frustrating example of trash television for its detractors. Whatever your view, The Footy Show is a proven stayer. The news that former newsreader Rebecca Maddern will arrive as co-host…
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The tip: Eagles by 34 points.
Grand Final predictions often make fools of us all. Last year I was on Sydney before they were unceremoniously trounced by 63 points. Therefore, to avoid the possible blowback later, I will premise this by acknowledging that Hawthorn are without doubt one of the greatest sides of the modern era. Should they storm out and take…
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Don’t write off the Cats in 2016
It seems, for many, Geelong’s reign as a force is over, consigned to history. As Patrick Dangerfield edges closer and closer to a home at Kardinia Park, teams of football fans on social media keep issuing barbs that he will not see a premiership at Geelong for at least five years. One can’t help but…
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Cats fans, show we are better
Fellow Geelong fans, we have an opportunity to be part of something special this weekend. No, it’s not celebrating the boys winning four straight and beating a flag favourite to keep our flaky season alive. Although we will take that, happily. Saturday night’s clash at Simmonds Stadium presents a situation that transcends football. Adam Goodes…
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The real reason Adam Goodes is booed
Let’s make one thing clear: booing is not good for the game, whether it’s being targeted at Adam Goodes or some other player in the spectators’ sights. Players have been booed since the first ball was bounced in 1897, and they will be booed long after Goodes’ career is over, despite the AFL’s indignation. It’s never been pretty.…
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Cat-man’s Round 3 review – A gutsy, spirited win!
The siren sounded with the captain holding the ball aloft. It was a fitting end to an inspired game by Joel Selwood. Always courageous, and not knowing the meaning of give-in. The moment epitomised Geelong’s day. The odds stood against them, and in moments, it looked like they were destined for a 0-3 start to the…
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Catman’s Round 2 Review: Accepting mortality.
0-2. Something Geelong fans are not used to and are obviously finding difficult to accept. The word ‘perspective’ was bandied around last week. Let’s try a new one: acceptance. Accept that Geelong is not the 2011 premiership team. Accept that there is high quality opposition this year. Accept that a net of retired premiership stars…
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