The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to pre view Geelong's massive Sunday afternoon clash with the Sydney Swans up at the SCG - is there a bad seat at the house at that place?! First off they discuss what chance they give the Cats of causing a upset on the road, then they move into a chat about team selection and what late changes might get made, before launching into what they want to see from Geelong during the game! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps have a chat about the latest i...
Jun 06, 2024•21 min•Ep. 282
Jake and Ben discuss all the news of the week in Catland.
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 281
Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts from Geelong's powerful come from behind win over Richmond on Saturday night! They talk about the pleasing nature of a the team overcoming a familiar first-half scenario, the production of Geelong's patient and persistent selection process, youngsters making the moment theirs and raising all boats with them, a key moment of development for a young tall forward, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Cha...
Jun 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 280
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Round 12 match against Richmond! They discuss recent (and distant) history against the Tigers, team selection (including the non-selection of Mitch Hardie), what they want to see from the team, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps offer up their weekly Match Predictions and chat about the second half of Geelong's fixture!
May 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 279
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's agonising loss to GWS down at Kardinia Park! A good start that gave way to a disastrous second quarter, a second half turn-around, thoughts on where things specifically went wrong for the Cats, a few thoughts on things that went right, best on ground votes, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver the first edition of The Chaps Chat Stats as they take a look at Geelong's 2024 season performance.....
May 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 278
Jake, Sambo and Johnny pile into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's crunch clash with the GWS Giants! They talk about Tom Hawkins' historic achievement, team selection, what they want to see from the Cats, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps make their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
May 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 277
Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to recap all of the action from Geelong's disappointing loss to the Suns in Darwin! From all that went wrong, to a few things that went right, the Chaps chop it up to give you their perspective on what we can take from a game played against an in-form opponent in exceptionally tricky conditions! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps talk about the year so far for Toby Conway, Jhye Clark, Ollie Dempsey and Oisin Mullin!
May 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 276
Jake, Sambo and Johnny hit the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Round 10 match against the Suns in Darwin! There is heaps to talk about with four changes at the selection table as Geelong rests some veteran personnel, a breakout opportunity for Shannon Neale, a chance for some younger Cats to test themselves in different conditions, and much more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
May 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 275
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to chat all about Geelong's epic comeback falling just short against Port Adelaide on Friday night! From weighing up load management v best available lineup, to the Mullin for Stanley tactical change, Zach Guthrie's swashbuckling efforts down back, Tom Atkins' growing composure, and much more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps take a look at the season of Tyson Stengle and how he may just be in career best form...
May 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 274
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to offer all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Friday night blockbuster against Port Adelaide! They discuss the Cats' current winning streak at home against the Power, team selection for both teams, who can stand up in the absence of Tanner Bruhn and Patrick Dangerfield, the rapid progress of Oisin Mullin at VFL level, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
May 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 273
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to discuss Geelong's first defeat of the season, an 8 point loss to the Melbourne Demons! They talk about whether Geelong played badly, Melbourne played well, or was it six of one half a dozen of the other? Does Geelong have a ruck problem, or do all teams who play against Max Gawn have ruck problems? Should Gary Rohan have been injected into the game earlier, was it a strange week to leave Parfitt out of the side, will Hawkins get a rest, and did Max Holme...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 272
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts ahead of yet another big clash against the Melbourne Demons at the 'G! The Chaps discuss how they feel heading into the clash with the 2021 Premiers, Team Selection as the Cats make a trio of changes, what they want to see from Geelong's backline on Saturday night, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and discuss their favourite Cats of the last 10 years!...
May 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 271
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to break down all of the action from Geelong's thrilling Round 7 victory over Carlton at the MCG! In what was one of the games of the season, it was the Cats who emerged victorious for the seventh time in seven games in 2024, leaving the Chaps with heaps to discuss! From the excitement of the game itself, the superb efficiency of Geelong in crucial areas at crucial times, Zach Tuohy ripping the guts out of his old club with a "wind back the clock" performan...
Apr 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 270
Jake recaps all of the action from Geelong's wins in the VFL, as the Women beat the Roos and the Men whip the Blues!
Apr 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 269
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to unleash all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Round 7 matchup with Carlton at the MCG! There's team selection news as Cam Guthrie bolts straight back into the lineup, the rotation of Rhys Stanley and Toby Conway, how Geelong and Carlton match up stylistically, what we want to see and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
Apr 25, 2024•32 min•Ep. 268
Jake and Johnny hit the virtual studio to break down all of the action from Geelong's brilliant wet weather win over the Brisbane Lions! How the Cats keep finding answers to the test, their ability to adapt to the rainy conditions, holding the Lions to their lowest ever score at the Gabba, the evolution of Geelong's style, and much more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps take a closer look at Zach Guthrie on the weekly Patreon Player Focus!
Apr 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 267
Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to offer all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Round 6 clash with the Brisbane Lions! They discuss team selection, what they want to see from the Cats, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
Apr 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 266
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to recap all of the action from Geelong's Round 5 skewering of the hapless North Melbourne Kangaroos! They discuss the pleasing sight of Geelong's pressure game not dropping in ferocity against a lesser opponent, the magnificence of Jeremy Cameron, how the Cats baited the Roos into impossible possession conundrums, and the form of a number of young and fringe Cats who are looking to defend their spots as stars return from injury! For Patreon Subscribe...
Apr 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 265
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Round 5 matchup with the Kangaroos at Kardinia Park! They discuss the inclusion of rookie tall defender Connor O'Sullivan in the side, how team selection might look when Patrick Dangerfield and Gary Rohan are available for AFL duties, what they want to see from the Cats this weekend, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps unleash their weekly Patreon Match Predictions, as well as musing on songs ...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 264
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts from Geelong's impressive Round 4 win over the Dogs! They discuss the unusual flow and rhythm of the game, the resiliency of the Cats to answer when challenged, to see out the end game situation where they may not have in 2023, while also weeding through the stats to see just what the numbers indicated about how the game was played and won. *** For Patreon Subscribers Only *** the Chaps deliver their Month in Review segment,...
Apr 08, 2024•50 min•Ep. 263
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to offer all their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Gather Round clash with the Western Bulldogs! Conversation ranges from the two games against the Dogs in 2023, two changes at team selection, the balance of the side so far in 2024, a great opportunity to test the Cats against one of the competition's strongest midfields, what we want to see, and much more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and reflect on the ...
Apr 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 262
Jake and Johnny hit the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from another glorious win over the Scummers! A ferocious first quarter followed by a charge from the team in brown and yellow, Geelong's mature second half response, Brandan Parfitt sizzles for the second week running, Oisin Mullin and Toby Conway show great signs, Tom Hawkins and Ollie Henry snag 4 goals each in their milestone matches, and Tanner Bruhn is trending up! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps dive deeper into t...
Apr 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 261
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to give all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Easter Monday clash with the Hawks! They discuss the flogging the Cats gave their old foe last year, the surprising defeat they suffered in the flag year of 2022, team selection with the absence of Dangerfield, what they want to see from the team and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
Mar 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 260
Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts from Geelong's incredible victory over the Adelaide Crows on Friday night! They discuss how the Cats coped with the late absence of two experienced players, the impressive resilience the team showed any time the Crows challenged them, the ferocious return of Brandan Parfitt, Geelong's ball movement strategy through the middle of the ground, and much more! For Patreon Subscribers the Chaps take an extra look at Brandan Pa...
Mar 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 259
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's Friday Night Footy clash with the Crows over at Adelaide Oval! They discuss how they feel about the trip into enemy territory, the injury absence of Tanner Bruhn from the lineup, what they want to see from the Cats, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
Mar 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 258
Jake jumps into the virtual studio to preview both Men's and Women's Cats 2024 VFL Seasons! Recapping the disappointment of 2023, assessing the list for each of the teams, highlighting key players who could break out in 2024, and predicting where the season might lead!
Mar 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 257
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to offload all of their thoughts from Geelong’s hard-earned, well-deserved win over the Saints! The atmosphere of the new stand, the frustration of playing Ross Lyon’s teams, the gutsy efforts of Jhye Clark, Ollie Dempsey’s dazzling breakout game, Captain P Daddy’s game-winning goal, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps dive deeper into the performance of Ollie Dempsey in their weekly Patreon Player Focus!
Mar 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 256
The Chaps hit the virtual studio to preview all of the action from Geelong's opening game of the season against the Saints at Kardinia Park! They discuss the selection of the team, the balance of youth and experience, what they want to see from the game, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver the first of their weekly Patreon Match Prediction segments!
Mar 14, 2024•20 min•Ep. 255
Jake and Ben discuss all the Geelong Cats news of the week including injury updates, the opening of the Selwood Stand, Max Holmes' contract, Geelong's latest AFLW signing Kate Kenny starring in the O'Connor Cup Final, and much more!
Mar 12, 2024•20 min•Ep. 254
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 253