keogh wrote:
Folks
There are no gimmy games in the AFL these days
Anyone that turns up 95% primed against any opposition 100% primed will lose
Over the course of the 22 matches plus finals the best team invariably takes the title
But it’s impossible to be humanly 100% primed every game
And due to better coaching, conditioning, recovery program’s facilities etc the competition becomes more even with every year
So to assume that losing to GWS on Saturday is a bad loss is a statement from someone who lives in the past
Geelong were terrible Thursday night
They were not switched on
GWS arnt a bad side
So youre not giving any credit for the win and we haven't improved at all this year.
I was at the game, and watched the replay several times. Big difference between the two.
You didnt notice the contest between 2 rivals on TV? It was hard and tough footy. They were bigger and better in a lot of facets of the game.
Geelong were not terrible. Far from it.
Not switched on. Pharrque, is that what you saw on TV. They were on alright, and we changed tact during the first quarter.
Cats fans told me we have come along way because they were pretty good.
Geelong are recognised as having 34 players who can play AFL, and had 3 missing. We have 26 players who can play AFL and 4-5 missing, if you count Boyd (who is in most best 22 preseason)
Cats are a well drilled team. A machine.
Some of the stuff they do reminds me of Effendopes in 2000.
Cats have been up for 20 years.
They are conditioned in their early years, built for senior footy and made to wait their turn, and the players don't lose ability over night. Thery have been training for months.
We took risks leaving opponents behind to create an extra at a lot of contests. Hold your breath stuff. This required good timing, a level of risk, halving the contest, and a team effort.
Last year Harry lowered his colours to Sam by staying at home. This year Harry led up the ground like Cameron as an outlet player, and like Young couldnt/didn't go with Cameron, Sam couldnt/ didnt go with Harry. Last year, Ed didnt play, and we had 9 on the injury list, so you cant compare last year with this year.
Credit where credit is due.