The Hoops Crew

Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Friday Night Footy blockbuster against Collingwood! Isaac Smith's retirement, Shannon Neale steps into the team, what we want to see from the Cats, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps share their thoughts on Geelong's path to the finals, as well as presenting their weekly...

Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts from Geelong's gutsy win over Port Adelaide at Kardinia Park! Another massive performance under pressure, working out the balance of the backline on the fly, Ollie Henry having himself a night, Tom Stewart being an absolute beast, Lionel Messi continuing to shine, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the C...

The Chaps hit the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts ahead of a crunch Saturday night clash for the Cats against Port Adelaide! Topics range from Jake and Johnny attending the Joel Selwood book signing at Kardinia Park, to the team selection news as Blicavs and Hawkins are ruled out for Geelong, to the need for the midfield brigade to try and level the contest against a Power side that...

Jake and Sambo jump into an actual studio (well, an actual room), to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's disappointing loss to the Fremantle Dockers. The second clearance and contested possession whipping in a row, missed opportunities, consistently inconsistent, a loss that was emblematic of the season, the unique combination of valid optimism and bitter frustration, and much more! ***...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's clash with the Fremantle Dockers! The Chaps look back at the last time the two teams played, how the Dockers controlled the game using a spread of uncontested possession, the difference in available Cats personnel between now and then, what we want to see from the team and more! ***For Patreon Subs...

Jake, Sambo and Johnny pile into the virtual studio to deliver all of their thoughts from Geelong’s disappointing 11 point loss to the Brisbane Lions! A soul-sucking game of footy for viewers, the Cats’ midfield copping a clearance and contested possession hammering, the absence of Gary Rohan being keenly felt, Geelong’s backline displaying admirable resistance to defy the Brisbane onslaught, Tom...

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's blockbuster (4:35pm) matchup with the Brisbane Lions! Reminiscing on last year's Prelim Final, revelling in an unchanged lineup, pondering whether Sam Menegola will return to the AFL side, Oisin Mullin's potential, a significant In for the Lions, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** th...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 Matc...

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,...

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 roa...

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 P...

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 D...

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...

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 o...

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 Patreo...

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...

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...

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...

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, wh...

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 Ce...

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 l...

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...