The Hoops Crew

Jake, Sambo and Johnny assemble in style as they cap off the Cats Mens & Womens seasons with the 2022 Chappies Award Show! The most stylish players, best original scores, best ensemble performances, best individual performances, as well as team MVPs! All will be crowned! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of episodes, e...

The Chaps hit the virtual studio after taking a weekend off! They discuss a classic Tim Tam commercial from their childhood, and share some thoughts on the AFLW finals series, before launching into a dissection of all major headlines from both the Cats Mens and Womens teams! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of episodes, e...

The Chaps gather in the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's heartbreaking AFLW exit at the hands of North Melbourne in an Elimination Final. A dominant display around the ground that came up short inside attacking 50, the brilliance of Chantel Emonson, awesome crowd atmosphere, Prespakis selection issue, Johnny's jam donut review, and much more! This episode is available t...

The Cats AFLW team are into an Elimination Final, and the Chaps are here to preview all the action for you! Can Geelong finally beat North Melbourne, having lost all four games against the Roos so far? Will players rise to the big occasion? The improvement of the team's disposal efficiency ! What happens if Georgie Prespakis doesn't get up for the game ? All that, and more! This episode is availab...

The Cats AFLW team racked up the biggest win of their history on Saturday afternoon, kicking the 2nd highest AFLW score of all time, while booking their spot in the finals! Depth in the midfield, season-best days for almost everyone, Scheer kicks a bag, Georgie Prespakis injury worry, and much more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Vide...

The AFLW Cats head into their final game of the home and away season against the Sydney Swans, with a potential Top 4 position still up for grabs! The Chaps preview the game, talk about potential selection dilemmas, what needs to happen for Geelong to sneak into the 4, and much more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of ep...

The Cats played out a titanic clash with the reigning-Premier Crows on Saturday afternoon, and the Chaps are here to analyse the game for you! Geelong's defensive system stands up in the furnace, no backwards steps taken against a furious opponent, creation of inside 50s proves crucial, Claudia Gunjaca is a star, and much, much more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on...

The Cats are headed to Adelaide to face the Crows in a massive AFLW Week 9 clash! Rachel Kearns returns to the side, midfield depth to be tested against the best, and what would a win do to our expectations for the team come finals time? All that, and more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of episodes, early access to som...

The Cats AFLW team claimed an important win over the West Coast Eagles on the weekend, and the Chaps are here to recap all of the action for you! The return of Georgie Prespakis, depth of the squad on display, Geelong's elite combination of pressure and possession, and a speed review of Jurassic World: Dominion! All of that and much more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribe...

This episode was originally released as an Early Access feature for our Chaps Crew Patrons, over on the Chaps Patreon Page! All our thoughts on the Ollie Henry trade, and the Trade Period for the Cats as a whole, as well as some conversation about how the AFL's preferred national business model may be about to clash with the desire of players to be close to their communities. 

The Cats take on the Eagles in Week 8 (Pride Round!) of the AFLW season, and the Chaps are here to preview the game for you! Amy McDonald successfully overturns her suspension, Georgie Prespakis returns, Nina Morrison a potential injury question mark, Rachel Kearns could be back, players who have an extra gear to unlock, and much more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers...

The Cats AFLW team recorded their 3rd win on the trot, and 5th for the season, with a hard-fought win over a resilient Bombers team! There's some nonsense off the top as the Chaps earn their Explicit rating with a debate about the origin of the term "salty dog", but then it's onto the analysis! The team's ability to lift with the game on the line, impact of the newer Cats players, control of posse...

The Chaps are back with another AFLW Preview Pod as the Cats travel to Warrnambool to take on the Bombers! Expectations for the final month of the regular season, Geelong's depth of talent, who should don the long sleeves, and more! This episode is available to watch as a video for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon ! Video versions of episodes, early access to some pods, Patron Only conte...

The Chaps give their thoughts on the Jack Bowes trade and what it means for the Cats for the rest of the trade period and beyond! This episode was released as an early access podcast for subscribers on The Chaps Chat Cats Patreon Page! If you'd like bonus and early access podcast and video content, consider subscribing for $5 AUD per month! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Send us an e-mail! thechapsc...

The Cats AFLW team had a massively important win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat on Saturday, and the Chaps are here to break it all down for you! The brilliant work of Shelley Scott, communication of the backline, Nina Morrison rises, Brooke Plummer is a STAR, and much more! Want bonus episodes of The Chaps? Sign up to our Patreon for just $5 AUD a month! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Send u...

The Chaps are back with another episode as the AFLW Cats take on the Dogs in Ballarat , and Geelong legend Joel Selwood retires ! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Go and listen to Matthew Craig on Spotify and YouTube ! Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com Go follow "The Hoops Show" on YouTube !

The AFLW Cats demolished the Saints down at Kardinia Park in Week 5, and the Chaps are here to recap all the action for you! Johnny and Sambo at the game , Geelong moving the ball at pace and with precision , Shelley Scott and Chloe Scheer transforming the forward line, and much more! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Go and listen to Matthew Craig on Spotify and YouTube ! Send us an e-mail! thechapsch...

The 2022 Cats cemented their legacy as the Greatest Team Of All in the 21st Century with an 81 point demolition of the Sydney Swans on Grand Final Day, and the Chaps are here to give you their thoughts on the game! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Go and listen to Matthew Craig on Spotify and YouTube ! Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com Go follow "The Hoops Show" on YouTube !

After being written off at the start of the season yet again, the Cats are back in the Grand Final for the 6th time in the 21st Century, and the 2nd time in 3 seasons. The Chaps are here to preview it for you! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Go and listen to Matthew Craig on Spotify and YouTube ! Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com Go follow "The Hoops Show" on YouTube !

Jake is joined in the virtual studio by multi-talented recording artist and Cats super-fan Matthew Craig! The conversation ranges from Matthew's upcoming release "Pass The Lighter Vol. 1", artistic process, Geelong's 2022 reinvigoration and a massive Grand Final clash! Go and listen to Matthew Craig on Spotify and YouTube! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com...

A crucial game for the AFLW Cats as they clash with the Saints down at Kardinia Park on a Thursday night, and the Chaps are here to preview it for you! The debut of exciting rookie Brooke Plummer , the important return of experienced duo Kate Darby and Maddy Keryk , as well as Johnny and Sambo heading down the highway to get a real-life look at this game! All that and more! Follow the Chaps on Twi...

Another massive weekend of Cats footy is in the bag and the Chaps are here to recap it all for you! First off it's a rain-soaked trip down to Tasmania as the AFLW Cats took on North Melbourne. Then it's to a jubilant MCG, as the Mens team swept aside Brisbane in dominant fashion to advance to their 6th Grand Final of the 21st Century! All that, and more! Follow the Chaps on Twitter! Read Jake's wr...

Another big weekend of Cats footy ahead, and the Chaps are here to preview it all for you! First up it's the AFLW Cats heading to Tassie to take on a feisty North Melbourne Kangaroos , and a quick visit to the Stonks trading floor as the Chaps call an emergency Stonks meeting! Then it's onto the Prelim Final on Friday night as the Cats head into a titanic clash with the Brisbane Lions, looking to...

The Cats played out a gritty arm-wrestle with Collingwood down at Kardinia Park, and the Chaps are here to break it all down for you! Geelong's defensive structure and pressure game holds up against elite opposition, Olivia Fuller has made the ruck her own, how do the Cats fix their forward line, and much more! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatc Send us an e-mail! thech...

Another week, another clash with the Pies, as the AFLW Cats host the team in black and white down at Kardinia Park! The Chaps talk about Amy McDonald's increased ability to damage the opponent with her disposal, Geelong seeing a massive increase in winning possession of the football, the Collingwood acid test for the Cats defensive structure, and much more! Listen to Matthew Craig's latest track "...