The Hoops Crew

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to unleash a big pre-Christmas episode! There's a big announcement to be made about the exciting future direction of the show, a bunch of AFLM + AFLW Cats news to get to including the re-signing of a host of significant players, as well as the annual Xmas Lunch Draft!

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to review Geelong's 2023 footy season (Mens + Womens), as well as announcing the winners of the 2023 Chappies! A "premiership hangover" or a case of fatigue induced from 15 years of sustained excellence, a surprising amount of  bright spots from a see-sawing season, the women flying the flag in finals footy, shattering records on and off the field, what to look forward to in 2024, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps announce the winners of the 2023 Chappies, including best newcomer, most improved player, and Most Valuable Players!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss some bits and bobs from the Cats offseason news cycle! Aishling Moloney recognised for a terrific first season in the AFLW, three Cats not offered contracts for 2024, a membership record set, seven reinforcements arrive for the Mens team via the draft, and Joel Selwood honoured with a stand!

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to delve into all of their thoughts from Geelong's heart-breaking Prelim Final loss to the Lions. How the bookends of the game were crucial in contributing to defeat, the Cats fighting back where in the past they may have wilted, Jacqueline Parry being the fire-starter, statistical keys that hint where things didn't quite go right, Erin Hoare's brilliance in the ruck, best on ground votes, and much, much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dive into thoughts on the evolution of the team under Dan Lowther on this week's Patreon Playaaaaaa Focus!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Preliminary Final against Brisbane! The remarkable 18 month evolution of the Cats under Dan Lowther, an interesting head-to-head record against the Lions, a pair of changes at the selection table, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to bask in the after-glow of Geelong's euphoric semi final victory over the Demons! An incredible first half domination, weathering the final term storm against one of the competition's best, the Cats playing their way and without fear, midfield triple-threat flex their muscles, best on ground votes, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dive into the performance of Erin Hoare on the latest edition of the Patreon Player Focus!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to dive into all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's massive AFLW semi final clash with Melbourne! They reflect on the last time the two teams played, how efficiency inside 50 was one of the significant deficits the Cats faced in that game, how Geelong will reshuffle their forward line to cover for the absence of Chloe Scheer, discuss what they want to see from the game, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions, including which Cats player will grab headlines against the Dees!

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's 18 point AFLW Elimination Final victory over the Bombers! A hot start from the Cats that put the game away at half-time, Aishling Moloney filling the void after Scheer departed with injury, relentless and disciplined defensive pressure from the whole team, a possible career-best from Becky Webster, Oisin Mullin signs an early contract extension, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps pop the hood on Claudia Gunjaca's incredible season of dominance in Geelong's backline!

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's massive AFLW Elimination Final date with the Bombers down at Kardinia Park! Reflecting on the last time the two sides played, what Kate Darby's suspension means for the distribution of ruck duties, four Cats make the 22under22 squad, why Georgie Prespakis might be extra motivated for Sunday's game, what we want to see, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps make their weekly Patreon Match Predictions, and controversy arises once again during the Headline Grabbers segment!