The Chaps are back in the virtual studio to discuss what will constitute success for a number of Geelong's Mens players in 2025! How many games gets a tick for Toby Conway? Can Ollie Dempsey continue to drive toward his Stevie J-esque potential? How many goals should we expect from Ollie Henry in Year 3 at the Cats? All of those and more, plus an exclusive segment for The Hoops Crew Patrons as the Chaps break down the contract extensions of 7 AFLW Cats! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sp...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min
Ben and Paul are joined by Kyri to discuss representative footy, including State of Origin, International Rules, and the upcoming Indigenous All-Stars match against Fremantle! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcooke.com.au #WeAreGeelong
Jan 24, 2025•28 min
Jake and Johnny jump in front of the mics to talk about which teams they want some revenge against in 2025! Some are obvious, some less so, but all deserve a sweet serving of footy revenge! Then, for Hoops Crew Patreon subscribers, the Chaps turn the tables and discuss which teams will be looking for some vengeance against the Cats this season! ------ The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by...
Jan 21, 2025•28 min
Jake and Sambo chat which Cats they think need a big season to get themselves back on track in 2025! The public part of the show includes discussion on Cam Guthrie, Mitch Knevitt and Sam De Koning, before the Chaps chat Ted Clohesy, Oisin Mullin and a speed round of other Cats entering the final year of their contracts! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist!
Jan 15, 2025•30 min
Jake and Johnny discuss their thoughts on AFLM team selection headed into 2025, before pivoting into a discussion about potential 2025 retirements on the Patreon part of the show!
Jan 07, 2025•31 min
The Chaps ring in the New Year by taking a look back at Geelong's 2024 footy season, before looking ahead to what they're feeling about 2025! For Patreon Subscribers the Chaps then make their 2025 Resolutions/Revolutions!
Jan 02, 2025•27 min
The Chaps dive into the virtual studio to unfurl a festive footy offering as they cobble together their Best Cats Guest List For Xmas Lunch, before going head to head in the 273rd Annual Xmas Lunch Draft! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcookeflorist.com.au/.. ....
Dec 23, 2024•24 min
Jake and Sambo recap Geelong's AFLW Draft, whip through some news, and rank their current favourite AFLW Cats! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcookeflorist.com.au/.. . #WeAreGeelong #aflw...
Dec 18, 2024•39 min
The Chaps work their way through some technical issues as they storm into their latest episode! First up whip through the latest batch of off-season news as trade moves are made by the AFLW Cats! Then it's onto a fresh batch of Things We're Sold/Not Sold On, as the Chaps discuss what is filling (or draining them) of confidence heading into 2025! For Patreon Subscribers the Chaps deliver their updated Favourite Cats lists!
Dec 11, 2024•35 min
Jake and Sam jump into the virtual studio to give their thoughts on the seven players Geelong selected across the National & Rookie Drafts before having a look through some news headlines for The Hoops Crew Patreon Subscribers in another edition of Off-Season Bits & Bobs! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcookeflorist.com.au/.. . #We...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min
Jake and Johnny take a look back at Geelong's AFLW season in their end of year review! What went wrong, what went right, the impact of injuries, what can be learned and why there is reason for excitement in 2025! * For Patreon Subscribers Only * the Chaps then deliver the annual Hoopies AFLW Awards, including Team Player, Most Improved, and Most Valuable! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchas...
Nov 20, 2024•37 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of the departure and arrival news from Geelong's off-season so far! They discuss saying farewell to premiership players like Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt, while saying hello to Jack Martin, Bailey Smith and Cillian Burke! **For Patreon Subscribers Only** the Chaps discuss Adelaide's new logo, the Gold Coast's "leaked" logo, as well as reacting to four departures from Geelong's AFLW list... including a budding Irish star. The Hoops Crew Media ...
Nov 12, 2024•32 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap Geelong's final AFLW game of the season against the Crows! They discuss the nature of another agonising defeat, things that went right, things that went wrong, best on ground votes, and more! * For Patreon Subscribers Only * the Chaps take a look at some of the bright spots amidst a disappointing campaign, with some thrilling victories and promising player development! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our li...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's must-win match against the Adelaide Crows! They discuss the challenge of beating the Crows for the first time in the club's history, team selection as a number of Cats remain sidelined, as well as what they want to see from the match! ** For Patreon Subscribers Only ** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!
Oct 31, 2024•18 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts following Geelong's 5-goal road win over the Eagles! They discuss the return performances of Rachel Kearns and Amy McDonals, defensive improvements, Aishling Moloney's blistering 6-goal performance, best on ground votes, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps discuss the performances of Bella K Smith, Anna Rose Kennedy, Kate Surman and others!
Oct 28, 2024•40 min
The Chaps preview Geelong's crucial road trip to WA to take on the Eagles as the pointy end of the season approaches! They discuss the scenarios that will keep the Cats alive in the finals race, the return of Amy McDonald and Rachel Kearns, what they want to see from the game and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their...
Oct 24, 2024•20 min
The Chaps recap all of the action from Geelong's glorious Round 9 AFLW victory over the Brisbane Lions! They discuss the strong start from the Cats that laid the foundation for the win, how the team responded once Brisbane made their charge, cleaner fundamentals from the whole team, better defensive structure, and more! * For Patreon Subscribers Only * the Chaps discuss the performances of several key players who didn't quite make their way into Best on Ground Votes!...
Oct 22, 2024•58 min
Jake and Sambo jump preview all of the action ahead of Geelong's Round 9 AFLW clash with the Brisbane Lions! They discuss whether the Cats can extract some level of revenge after last season's prelim final loss, team selection as a talented Cat makes her debut, as well as what they want to see from the team's performance! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and discuss what they believe might be leading to a below par performance from Geelong's b...
Oct 19, 2024•24 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of the action from Geelong's disappointing 7 point loss to Richmond at the Swinburne Centre. They discuss the execution errors that cost the Cats, disconnection in the handball game, Best on Ground Votes, and more! ** For Patreon Subscribers Only ** the Chaps discuss what they want to see from Geelong in the final 3 games of the season.
Oct 14, 2024•48 min
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's must-win clash with the Tigers! They discuss recent form against Richmond, team selection, what they want to see from the Cats and more! **For Patreon Subscribers Only** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcookeflorist.co...
Oct 10, 2024•21 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's gripping 3 point win over Sydney! They discuss what went right, what nearly went wrong, Best on Ground votes and much more! ** For Patreon Subscribers Only ** the Chaps talk about several Cats who, despite the team sitting outside the 8, are in sneaky career best form! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase b...
Oct 08, 2024•50 min
Jake and Johnny recap all of the action from Geelong's disappointing loss to the Fremantle Dockers. Then it's time to look ahead to the clash with the Swans in Round 7, followed by a Patreon Subscribers Only segment looking at what will define success over the final five games of the home and away season! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilco...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr
Jake and Johnny dive into back to back episodes as they discuss the fallout from Geelong's Round 5 loss to the Hawks and look ahead to the must-win matchup against Fremantle! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount off their next in-store purchase by mentioning The Hoops Crew! https://www.cyrilcookeflorist.com.au/.. ....
Sep 29, 2024•57 min
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to chat about Geelong's crunch Round 5 clash with the Hawks at Kardinia Park! They discuss the context of the game as the Cats battle to stay in the hunt for finals, team selection as Georgie Prespakis nears return, as well as what they want to see from the match! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% d...
Sep 25, 2024•18 min
Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to break down their thoughts from Geelong's sensational smashing of the Suns! They discuss what changed between this week and last, the return to scintillating form of a number of key Cats, much improved ball movement inside the forward 50, best on ground votes, and more! **For Patreon Subscribers Only** the Chaps take some extra time to discuss the performances of Rachel Kearns, Kate Kenny, Anna Rose Kennedy, Georgie Rankin, Jackie Parry and more! Th...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min
Jake, Sambo and Johnny pile into the virtual studio to unfurl one more match recap pod as the Men's team falls to the Lions one step short of another Grand Final. They discuss what went right and what went wrong, who stood up when the heat was on and who has some growth to do, the impact Max Holmes makes in the team, what it means to be a team that is always there near the end, best on ground votes, and much more! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our list...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Jake, Sambo and Johnny pile into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's crucial away game on the Gold Coast! They discuss a challenging start to the season, the importance of the match, two changes at the selection table, what they want to see from the Cats, and more! ** For Patreon Subscribers ** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount o...
Sep 20, 2024•27 min
Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's massive Prelim Final matchup against the Brisbane Lions! They reflect on their thoughts after the mid-season loss to Carlton, team selection as Tom Stewart returns, what they want to see from Geelong, and much more! **For Patreon Subscribers** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and discuss the Grand Final entertainment from the 2007 and 2009 Grand Finals. The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsor...
Sep 19, 2024•28 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts from Geelong's dispiriting AFLW loss at the hands of Carlton at a rain-soaked Ikon Park. They discuss what went wrong, what went right, best on ground votes, and more! For Patreon Subscribers Only the Chaps take an early lookahead at Geelong's Round 4 match against the Suns on the Gold Coast, and breakdown what has happened at the ruck position for the Cats this season.
Sep 16, 2024•53 min
The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's Round 3 AFLW clash with Carlton at Ikon Park! They discuss the Cats' start to the season, a single change at the selection table, what they want to see from the game, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions and look at the early season success of Jackie Parry and Becky Webster! The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 2...
Sep 12, 2024•25 min
