The Hoops Crew

The Chaps gather in the virtual studio to hash out all of their thoughts from Geelong's loss to the Dogs in the final clash of the season! A win that might have been for the "VFL Cats", frustration at a difference in approaches to the game, huge optimism about youth development, Ollie Henry's stellar first season in the hoops, Patrick Dangerfield's efforts, best on ground votes, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** Jake, Sambo and Johnny deliver another edition of the Patreon Player Focus, this week looking at the debut of young ruckman Toby Conway!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's final AFL Men's game of the season against the Western Bulldogs! Thoughts on the season, more Ins and Outs at selection than we can ever remember, Sam Menegola's Kardinia Park sign-off, Conway/Clohesy enter the fray, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dish out their Patreon Match Predictions and add a few extra thoughts about Geelong's sustained success across the 21st century!

Jake, Sambo and Johnny hit the virtual studio to gather all of their thoughts in the wake of Geelong's disappointing, loss to the Saints. How the Saints took Geelong apart with their attack on the footy and their use of it thereafter, injuries taking a further toll, a standard of total on-field execution lower than the club's expectation, the bright lights of Tom Atkins and Tom Stewart, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take an extra look at Tom Stewart's performance on the night, his season as a whole, as well as how he figures to be a key force in driving the next era of success at Kardinia Park.

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's must-win clash with St Kilda! Saints find strength in areas that the Cats have been vulnerable, Team Ins/Outs as a significant role looms for Shannon Neale, what we want to see and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dish out their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and discuss which Cat will have the biggest Week 23 Impact!

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts from Geelong's 8 point loss to Collingwood at the MCG! A frustrating game where many things went right and a number of crucial things went wrong, numbers that back up what our eyeballs have told us about the balance of the backline, Collingwood's ability to mentally reset, Geelong's inability to prevent the Pies marking or scoring inside 50, Jeremy Cameron's return to YouTube and return to form, Tom Atkins producing a career best effort, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** The Chaps dive into another edition of the Patreon Player Focus, this week going in a little deeper with their thoughts on Jack Bowes. 

Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Friday Night Footy blockbuster against Collingwood! Isaac Smith's retirement, Shannon Neale steps into the team, what we want to see from the Cats, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps share their thoughts on Geelong's path to the finals, as well as presenting their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!

Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts from Geelong's gutsy win over Port Adelaide at Kardinia Park! Another massive performance under pressure, working out the balance of the backline on the fly, Ollie Henry having himself a night, Tom Stewart being an absolute beast, Lionel Messi continuing to shine, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their Month In Review, offering their thoughts on Geelong's Rd 18-21 journey, how it unfolded, key takeaways, and what it means for the rest of the campaign!

The Chaps hit the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts ahead of a crunch Saturday night clash for the Cats against Port Adelaide! Topics range from Jake and Johnny attending the Joel Selwood book signing at Kardinia Park, to the team selection news as Blicavs and Hawkins are ruled out for Geelong, to the need for the midfield brigade to try and level the contest against a Power side that dominated them at Adelaide Oval, what we want to see from the game, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! 

Jake and Sambo jump into an actual studio (well, an actual room), to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's disappointing loss to the Fremantle Dockers. The second clearance and contested possession whipping in a row, missed opportunities, consistently inconsistent, a loss that was emblematic of the season, the unique combination of valid optimism and bitter frustration, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps talk in a little more depth about the clearance and contested possession woes, while offering their thoughts on whether they'd like to see Geelong pursue an established midfielder in the off-season as a number of veteran retirements loom. 

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's clash with the Fremantle Dockers! The Chaps look back at the last time the two teams played, how the Dockers controlled the game using a spread of uncontested possession, the difference in available Cats personnel between now and then, what we want to see from the team and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** Jake and Johnny make their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!