The Chaps pile into the virtual studio to recap all of the glorious action from Geelong's demolition of the Bombers at Kardinia Park! A blistering barrage to start, the commitment to pressure with consistency and discipline, suffocating defensive structure, new Cats beginning to look at home, unbelievable moments from Zach Guthrie, Ollie Henry and others, excited for the gauntlet that remains in 2023 and bursting with enthusiasm for the potential of the future! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only***...
Jul 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 193
Jake and Johnny jump into the studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's match against the Bombers at Kardinia Park! They chat about the last time the two sides met, what has changed since then, Essendon's strength in uncontested footy, Ins and Outs for the Cats, Gryan Miers' 100th, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver a look at The Month Ahead, setting a Pass/Fail mark for the challenging four games to come! This episode is available to watch in fu...
Jul 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 192
Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to recap all of the action from Geelong's 62 point victory over North Melbourne! The luxury of a dull 10 goal win, the speed of hand by the Cats, Jack Bowes' best game in the hoops, backline talls working more cohesively, Gryan Miers is a weapon, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take a look back at the last 4 games of Geelong's season, in the latest "Month In Review" segment! This episode is available to watch in full as a...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 191
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's Week 17 clash against North Melbourne at Kardinia Park! There's time to celebrate Zach Tuohy's re-writing of the record books, analyse team selections as they drop mid show, discussion of what we want to see against the Roos, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** Jake and Johnny not only deliver their Patreon Match Predictions, but also tip the results of all the games this weekend as well as a brief chat about the 3rd Ashe...
Jul 06, 2023•31 min•Ep. 190
Jake, Sambo and Johnny assemble in the virtual studio to deliver all their thoughts from Geelong's drawn game against the Swans at the SCG! Conversation ranges from their feelings about the draw itself, the nature of the contest, whether Geelong were "lucky" not to lose, how the end of game situation could have been better handled, what is the best balance of players in the backline, MVP Votes and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dive into an extra 20 minutes discussing Tom Atk...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 189
Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to offer their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Week 16 clash with the Sydney Swans at the SCG! The slim margins of the AFL in 2023, the return of Patrick Dangerfield, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take a look at how the Cats might still chase down a Top 4 spot if Melbourne or Brisbane have a rocky road home...
Jun 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 189
Jake, Sambo and Johnny dive into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's brilliant win over the Melbourne Demons! Topics range from pre-game nerves, moments of growth for Geelong's younger and fringe players, a ferocious fourth quarter, why the "big boys" will never travel down the highway, the impact of Stanley's return, and much, much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** there's the Patreon Player Focus, this week looking at the impact of Gary Rohan in the last thr...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 188
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's Week 14 loss to the Port Adelaide Power on Thursday night! Sam's pass/fail mark reflection, the defence shouldering the blame for a midfield problem, how we discuss the impact of injuries on a season, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps look ahead to Thursday night against the Melbourne Demons, previewing the challenge that awaits the Cats and how they might overcome it! This episode is availab...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 187
Jake, Sambo and Johnny cram into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Thursday night clash with Port Adelaide! Notes on the Power's performance against the Western Bulldogs, the potential fistful of inclusions for the Cats at the selection table, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! This episode is available to watch in full as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats...
Jun 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 186
Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts on the last month of Cats footy, as the team went 1-3 with losses to the Tigers, Dockers and Giants, but capped things off with victory over the Dogs! They discuss the nature of Geelong's footy over the last four games, how the team managed in the absence of some of their stars, how they were able to achieve victory over the Bulldogs, the Player of the Month, and much more! * **For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps ...
Jun 09, 2023•55 min•Ep. 185
Jake, Sambo and Johnny pile into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts onGeelong's rousing victory over the Western Bulldogs! Conversation ranges from how many of the 41,000 people in attendance have a podcast, pre-game expectations, the see-sawing nature of the match, the lift of Geelong's younger and middle tier players, Tom Stewart's brilliance, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps talk in more depth about what makes Tom Stewart such a special part of Geelong's...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 184
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to recap Geelong's selection of Mitch Hardie in the mid season draft, as well as previewing the Week 12 clash against the Western Bulldogs! The chaps discuss the "no-brainer" feel to Geelong's new addition, the return of Gary Rohan, the sense in giving Danger an extra week, before being joined by a special guest who gives some insight into the season so far for the Dogs! ***For Patreon Subscribers*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predic...
Jun 01, 2023•45 min•Ep. 183
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts on Geelong's 7 point loss to GWS at Kardinia Park! Conversation ranges from setting realistic expectations for the team at hand, the struggles of some of Geelong's stars, further injury woes, signs of development for some younger players, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** there's the Patreon Player Focus, this week keyed in on Irish debutant Oisin Mullin! This episode is available to watch in full as a video for subscri...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 182
It's a huge episode as the Chaps are joined by rising Geelong star Phoenix Foster, as well as delivering a full preview of Cats v Giants! Conversation with Phoenix ranges from the process of the Draft, early footy heroes, the development of his game, coming to Geelong, bringing teammates into play, his favourite all-time movie, and much more! Then it's into a full preview of Geelong's Week 11 clash with the GWS Giants, with the Cats looking to find some form two weeks out from the Bye! ***For Pa...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 181
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's 29 point loss to the Dockers in Perth on Saturday! Conversation ranges from the quality of Fremantle's quick handball game, Geelong's inability to structure up to ensure defensive effective pressure, Three Word Reviews from the listeners, whether "lack of effort" was an issue for the Cats, who misses out on selection if all players are healthy, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dive int...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 180
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Week 10 road trip to take on the Dockers! Reflections on how last week might impact this week, the usual carousel of Ins & Outs, thoughts from the listeners, what we want to see and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** there's another round of Patreon Predictions and a chat about which 21st Century Cat we'd draft in for ONE WEEK ONLY against the Dockers! This episode is available to watch in full as...
May 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 179
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts from Geelong's frustrating 24 point loss to Richmond at the MCG! There's quick thoughts on EuroVision, and then it's on to the inaccuracy of the Cats, the dominance of Geelong's young midfield at the clearances, the backline being exposed by lack of defensive pressure in the forward line, Three Word Reviews from the listeners, thoughts on the youngsters, thoughts on some poor performances from some experienced players, and more! **...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 178
The Chaps are all in one place to record a podcast for just the third time in the history of the show, as they deliver their preview of Cats v Tigers! Topics range from the last time these two teams played, Geelong's injury list, a discussion about Brad Close's suspension and the future of tackling, the danger this Richmond side still poses, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver the second of their "Month In Review" segments, looking back on Rds 5-8, their thoughts on th...
May 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 177
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's gritty, under-manned victory over the Adelaide Crows! Young Cats stand up when it counts, always having faith Geelong would get it done, the joy of watching the backline perform once again under serious duress, Three Word Reviews, Most Valuable Player Votes, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** there is the Patreon Player Focus on Jake Kolodjashnij's performance against Adelaide, and his improvement from ...
May 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 176
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to dive into all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Week 8 clash with the Adelaide Crows! Team selection news as Sam De Koning and Gary Rohan both suffer injuries, the opportunity to continue to test the depth of the list, the challenge the Crows pose, thoughts from the listeners, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps make their Patreon Match Predictions and share their thoughts on the official announcement of an AFL team i...
May 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 175
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thought's from Geelong's comfortable win over Essendon at the MCG! General thoughts on the performance, Geelong's ability to win games in 2nd and 3rd gear, the signs that tell us when the Cats are "on", Three Word Reviews, praise for players who didn't get votes, Tom Hawkins' evergreen brilliance, desiring higher standards from footy media, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** we dive into a deeper analysis of Patrick Dang...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 174
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's clash with Essendon on Sunday afternoon at the MCG! The relevance of the "Country Game", Cam Guthrie listed as an Out, thoughts from the listeners, what we want to see, and more! **For Patreon Subscribers Only** Patreon Match Predictions and discussion about whether Premierships matter when evaluating the greatness of a footy player! This episode is available to watch in full as a video for subscribers on The Cha...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 173
The Chaps hit the studio for a mammoth-sized recap of Geelong's win in the Grand Final rematch (or is that replay?)! Airing grievances with the AFL media complex, the relentlessness of Geelong's will to dominate the game, Three Word Reviews, the dynamism of Mark Blicavs, the efficiency of the Cats forward line, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** there's the weekly Patreon Player Focus, which this week takes a look at the development of Esava Ratugolea as a defender! This episode i...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 172
Jake, Sambo and Johnny deliver a full preview of Geelong's Week 6 game against the Swans down at Kardinia Park! The "Grand Final Rematch", team selection analysis, thoughts from the listeners, what we want to see, and more! **For Patreon Subscribers only** there's our weekly match predictions, as well as some nonsense at the end about birds and the Chaps would choose as their team mascot if they owned a footy team. This episode is available to watch in full as a video for subscribers on The Chap...
Apr 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 171
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to lay down all of their thoughts from Geelong's 47 point victory over the Eagles in Adelaide! The conversation covers a bunch of topics, from Geelong's single elite quarter, the performance of Esava Ratugolea, where Brandan Parfitt fits in the side, Tom Hawkins getting closer to his best, managing form over a season, and more! **For Patreon Subscribers** there's our Patreon Player Focus on Max Holmes! This episode is available to watch in full as a video for sub...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 170
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's Week 5 "Gather Round" clash with the Eagles in Adelaide! The Chaps chat about the Ins & Outs, what the Cats found against the Hawks, what we want to see against West Coast, and more! **For Patrons Only** the Chaps launch into the first of their "Month In Review" episodes, taking a look back at the first four weeks of the season, discuss their feelings about the opening four matches, peer into more of Jake's stat sheets, name t...
Apr 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 169
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to record all of their jubilant thoughts from a cathartic Week 4 thumping of the Scummers! Topics range from the experience of being at the game and the intensity of the Geelong crowd, the night and day performances either side of half time, those who stood up when the going was tough, those who erupted after the break, Three Word Reviews from the listeners, best on ground votes, and much more! **For Patreon Subscribers** there's an extra 20 minutes at the end as...
Apr 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 168
Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's massive Easter Monday clash with the Scum! The midfield challenge, listener thoughts, selection quandaries, what we want to see, and more! ** FOR PATREON SUBSCRIBERS ** Patreon Match Predictions and what happens if we go 0-4? This episode is available to watch in full as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of episodes, early access to some pods, Patron Only content, all for $5 AUD per mon...
Apr 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 167
Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to give a full recap of Geelong's 54-73 loss to the Gold Coast Suns! Topics covered include general thoughts, the midfield woes, listener "Three Word Reviews", Dangerfield captaincy, lack of team cohesion, as well as the return of the Chaps Meditation Session!!!! ** For Patreon Subscribers Only** there's an extra 20 mins at the end of this episode featuring the Patreon Player Focus, in which we dive deeper into the performance of Tom Hawkins against th...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
The Chaps assemble in the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts on Geelong's Week 3 clash with the Gold Coast Suns! Conversation includes team selection news as Tom Stewart bolts back into the squad, Geelong's much talked about midfield issues, thoughts from the listeners, what we want to see in the game and much more! ** For Patreon Subscribers Only** there's an extra half hour at the end of this episode that includes our Match Predictions, Brad Close's form, and what our mindset will ...
Mar 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 165
