Where will Geelong finish in 2012?

Chopps · December 11, 2011, 10:38:36 PM

Quote from: Purple 77 on December 11, 2011, 09:46:13 PM
i love this team (2nd favourite), a team full of professionals, you definitely cant rule them out for the flag again.

The only real guy thats left the cats that will hurt, was ling.

Geelong even have so many young promising stars along with their outstanding veterans, such as:
Joel Selwood
Tom Hawkins
Daniel Menzel
Allen Christensen
Mitch Duncan
Nathan Vardy
Trent West
Cameron Guthrie
Tom Gillies
Andrew Mackie

VERY VERY impressive team. Since I'm a *cough* melbourne *cough* supporter, i have come to like watching a successful team in Geelong and i support them very heavily along with my demons.

I could see this team in the eight, hell, even the four for many years to come!

i think ottens leaves them with a bit of an issue too

Ziplock · December 11, 2011, 10:49:54 PM

it's funny, end of 2010 peopel were tipping geelong to slide possibly out of the 8 for 2011, but, another year older, more retirements that played really key roles in their structure, and people still aren't keen to write them off :P

bunyip · December 12, 2011, 11:59:23 PM

Geelong have proved that the age profile is not a huge issue if managed properly. The team is probably actually younger this season.

Tysio · January 03, 2012, 01:01:06 AM

I think they'll still be able to finish top 4.
They'll probably finish 3rd on the ladder, just something different from being 2nd.
They've finished 3nd for the last 3 years..

But as a lot of people are saying, they're certainly not without a chance to win the flag again this year!

Although statistically, we're not supposed to win one until next year
07,09,11,13?
Seems to be the pattern, but back-to-back is possible

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tysio100

bunyip · January 05, 2012, 03:53:13 PM

It would be a brave man (or woman) who would discount Geelong this season. I got the impression last season that they always looked like the second best team, then they seemed to reach another level in the finals. I hope they are able to play some more new players this season. They found some beauties last season.

ossie85 · January 05, 2012, 04:28:07 PM

Quote from: bunyip on January 05, 2012, 03:53:13 PM
It would be a brave man (or woman) who would discount Geelong this season. I got the impression last season that they always looked like the second best team, then they seemed to reach another level in the finals. I hope they are able to play some more new players this season. They found some beauties last season.

As Tysio said, they won't win because it as even numbered year. History shows Collingwood beat Geelong on even numbered years also.

Purple 77 · January 05, 2012, 05:00:32 PM

Quote from: ossie85 on January 05, 2012, 04:28:07 PM
Quote from: bunyip on January 05, 2012, 03:53:13 PM
It would be a brave man (or woman) who would discount Geelong this season. I got the impression last season that they always looked like the second best team, then they seemed to reach another level in the finals. I hope they are able to play some more new players this season. They found some beauties last season.

As Tysio said, they won't win because it as even numbered year. History shows Collingwood beat Geelong on even numbered years also.

Lol ossie. I know you refuse to believe it, but Geelong will be up there again!

bunyip · January 06, 2012, 11:06:56 AM

Winning back to back is about the only thing this team has not achieved. It's incredibly hard though. It makes you appreciate how good Brisbane must have been a few years ago.

Ringo · January 06, 2012, 12:27:13 PM

+1 from a Brisbane Supporter.

bunyip · January 08, 2012, 01:18:35 PM

I think a lot of teams will be at their peak next season. The current top teams won't be going anywhere, and the top 4 is going to be very cramped I think.

msiys · May 23, 2012, 12:41:43 PM

Quote from: Tysio on January 03, 2012, 01:01:06 AM
I think they'll still be able to finish top 4.
They'll probably finish 3rd on the ladder, just something different from being 2nd.
They've finished 3nd for the last 3 years..

i think u meant second and dont forget first in 2007, 08 then the hatrick of 2nds

bunyip · May 25, 2012, 09:36:20 AM

If they don't win tonight they won't make the top 4. If you look at it mathematically, say you are 6/5 half way through the season, that means you have to win the second half 8/3 minimum. Not impossible, but if you are 5/6 at the half way point, it gets much harder, and a lower position is more likely.
I expect a finals type game tonight, it really could be a season defining game. If you finish 4/7 half way, you are virtually out of the contest.

Beard · May 25, 2012, 04:21:31 PM

I believe top 8.

If they fight hard, they could finish 5th, but that would be very hard.
They need to do well to finish 6th.
7th, they should manage.
8th should be fairly easy for such an experienced team.

If they reach the finals, I think they're going to go a long way because they ware proven finalists and are used to the huge pressure in the finals.
E.g. If they meet a team like the Crows in the finals, they have a good chance of winning.

That being said, I don't think that they have the energy anymore to win a flag.

bunyip · May 26, 2012, 10:10:31 PM

If the cats get into the finals, I don't think I'd like to play them. I bet you they will be at full strength and at their peak in fitness and form.