Round 20 - Geelong

[Mountain Man]

Craig Bolton also to come in from the team listed for Adelaide game.

[johnno]

The rumblings in the media here in Melbourne is that Geelong could do the same thing they did against Brisbane a few weeks ago and rest a considerable number of players for this game. Quite a few of their players are 100% injured and quite a few are playing at 60-70% full fitness. Players like, Ablett, Johnson, Taylor, Scarlett, Mooney, Selwood, Bartel, Chapman all look like they might not be playing. What a shame.

[ScottH]

Johnson was given the all clear on the news last night.

[ShockOfHair]

Scarlett and Taylor are back into the backline for the Cats. Wosjinski and Milburn are out, Rooke and Stokes not certain. There's no chance of them resting Ablett et al especially given where they're at.


They are going to be really up for this after Rohan Connolly called them Essendon 2001. They also got a huge rev-up from Bomber at their 150th on Sat night.

Thompson turns up heat on Cats - AFL Premiership - Fox Sports

I just hope that after being up for two big games we don't go back to our old 'play two snooze two' quarters.

I've been travelling on the Tibetan plateau the last week which means a) I missed MOL's 300th and b) I'm still dizzy. So I'll go for the Swans by 6.

[hammo]

The rumblings in the media here in Melbourne is that Geelong could do the same thing they did against Brisbane a few weeks ago and rest a considerable number of players for this game. Quite a few of their players are 100% injured and quite a few are playing at 60-70% full fitness. Players like, Ablett, Johnson, Taylor, Scarlett, Mooney, Selwood, Bartel, Chapman all look like they might not be playing. What a shame.

I can't see Geelong resting so many. They'll be up for the game like a final, as they need to get their season back on track before September.

[Plugger46]

I don't wish to be a killjoy but have we forgotten that we only played a very miserable Richmond.

Pretty handy against St.Kilda the week before as well though. I'm not confident but the Cats are just going.

[johnno]

I can't see Geelong resting so many. They'll be up for the game like a final, as they need to get their season back on track before September.

Look I dont think they will rest them all either(would be nice though), but I have had a look at the Geelong board over on big footy and a lot of their supporters seem to think that they are. I guess the definites that will be out are Chapman, Ottens, Stokes and Kelly. Not sure after that, perhaps they may give Scarlett and Taylor another week off, apparently Ablett, Johnson and Selwood are not 100% as well, and Mooney got injured against Carlton too.

[Jeffers1984]

with all this uncertainty about the Cats team i'm glad my Dream team is in the prelim final so i get a week off from worrying about it.

[swansrob]

ablett is either carrying an injury or in the worst form of his career and steve johnson was crap on friday night. i wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a few big outs in the cats side.

[10Totti10]

Cats will play Ablett and Jonhson, though they will both be pretty average IMO. Ablett carrying an injury, while Johnson has not recovered well. Our ruck will dominate. IMO

IN: Barry, Veszpremi
OUT: McVeigh, Crouch (if injured)

We will be right to go. If McVeigh is out, Veszpa should come in for him. Can play across half forward and kick some goals. Barry comes in for Crouch though plays more of a forward role.

Most likely be

IN: Barry
OUT: McVeigh

Moore in the midfield.

Malceski should not come in after one good game. Needs to start playing consistently, get a good pre-season, then we shall see.

[573v30]

Might as well tip the Swans against the Cats...

Swans by 3 points and another BOG performance for the 250-game milestone man.

[Matt79]

I don't wish to be a killjoy but have we forgotten that we only played a very miserable Richmond.

We also played a very miserable Melbourne the week prior to our inspiring performance againt the Aints.

[Primmy]

I worry about the milestone man. He can stress out at times, especially if he is the centre of attention. He would walk on water for Mickey and Kirky, but I am not sure how he will react to being the Man for the night.....dunno.

[smasher]

Did Ves play in the ressies on the weekend ?

[Jewels]

Did Ves play in the ressies on the weekend ?

According to the match report he played but was injured early in the match