The Hoops Crew

The Chaps are back, and they've got some sweet, sweet content for your ear-holes! First off it's a look back at how the AFL Draft panned out for the Cats, with a handful of exciting prospects finding a new home in Geelong. Then it's time for an impromptu power-ranking of the best local sport canteen items, before the Chaps cap the show by each placing something they loved, something they learned,...

The Chaps celebrate their 50th episode in style, by ripping open their bulging Mail Sack LIVE! There's questions and topics galore from the legendary listeners, as The Chaps talk about their favourite footy foods, Top 5 Cats of All Time and the current era, what can be done to juice up preseason footy games, and much more! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatc Send us an e...

The Chaps are back, and there's some Producer news out the shoot that will leave longtime Chaps fans gobsmacked. After that's out of the way, the Chaps chat about County Mayo recruit Rachel Kearns' second consecutive All-Star win, as well as her kicking sessions with Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor. Then it's a little palaver about the importance of Draft picks taken in Rounds 1, 2 and 3, before the...

The Chaps return to deliver another episode of offseason content for your ear-holes! News to recap includes the signing of dashing defender Oisin Mullin from County Mayo in the GAA, as well as an ESPN article written about Geelong’s mature age recruiting and the success it has brought to the club. To end the episode, the Chaps go around the table and each recount a Footy Memory from their time fol...

The Chaps return for another instalment of their offseason odyssey, with much to talk about! First up there's some banter about why the Melbourne Cup is a sh*t fest, then it's onto some Cats news as Tyson Stengle signs a two-year deal with Geelong. After that the Chaps get into a lengthy discussion about new Geelong CEO Steve Hocking and some hypothesising on what the Hocking Era might entail down...

Jake, Sam and Johnny are back in your ear-holes via the virtual studio as they continue their wonderful offseason odyssey through the Dark Times of No Footy. First up it's some banter about Jake's favourite soccer player from childhood, English goalkeeper David Seaman, then it's a whip through a couple of news points on Joel Selwood and Chris Scott. Then it's time for a dive into exactly why the A...

The Chaps are in your ears again, fresh off an appearance on Footy Live's Trade Centre! They've got a full recap of Geelong's Trade Period including the Jordan Clark trade, the acquisition of Jonathon Ceglar, and a summary and letter grade for how they felt the Cats went during trade season! Speaking of grades, it's time for the Wheel of Grades Finale, as The Chaps complete their individual recaps...

Sambo returns as the Chaps three man squad hits your ear-holes at full force! There’s offseason news to discuss with a Chris Scott extension, a trade with Collingwood, some more Jordan Clark updates, an exciting coaching arrival and more! Then it’s time to spin the Wheel of Grades again as The Chaps continue to recap and grade every player who played a game for the AFLM Cats in 2021! Like and Foll...

Jake and Johnny captain the good ship Chaps as a two-man tag team this week, as they discuss all of the offseason Cats news from the week! AFLW Preseason underway, Hendo retires, trade rumours with Fremantle, Carji Greeves Medal, and more! Then it's time to spin the Wheel of Grades for the third time, as the Chaps continue to recap and letter grade the season of every Cat who pulled on a guernsey...

The Chaps Chat Cats off-season rolls on as the Chaps quickly recap the 2021 Grand Final, talk about the coaching departure of Geelong great Matthew Scarlett, the return of another Geelong great in James Kelly, whispers about a Doggies assistant coach and the slim chances of Jordan Clark remaining a Cat. Then it's time to spin the Wheel of Grades, Part Two, as the Chaps continue to recap and letter...

The Chaps Chat Cats launch you into the Geelong Cats off-season, with a recap of news related to the Cats, including thoughts on the departures of Corey Enright and Matthew Knights from the coaching staff, as well as the signing of a one-year extension for Quinton Narkle, trade rumours for Jordan Clark, the media's treatment of Gary Rohan, and more! Then it's time to spin The Wheel Of Grades for t...

The Chaps hit the virtual studio to spill their guts about the gut-wrenching Preliminary Final loss to the raging hot Melbourne Demons. A little more of a freeform episode, the Chaps wade into recapping the game, unpacking the toxic reaction from some sections of the media and fanbase, and why Geelong's losses will inevitably be graded within a different context than most of the AFL. There's also...

The Chaps Chat Cats are back, and they've brought the goodies! The usual banter off the top, then it's recap and analysis of Geelong's big semi-final victory over the GWS Giants, MVP votes, some half-time shenanigans, The Chaps Chat Cats Good Karma Corner, and who is Geelong's Most Improved Player in 2021? All of that, and more! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatca1 &nbs...

The Chaps are back with a two hour epic, recapping all of the action and plot points in the wake of Geelong's Qualifying Final clash with Port Adelaide! Stewy/Tuohy absences, midfield battles, Dangerfield playing through injury, who ISN'T playing through injury, and a golden opportunity for Jack Henry's development as a defensive superstar. There's also time for a listener submission to the mailsa...

Jake, Sam and Johnny return to recap all of the action from Geelong's Week 23 clash with the Melbourne Demons! What went wrong, what went right, and how things are looking as the Cats turn their attention to the finals journey! Also, listener submissions in a phat edition of the mail-sack, a horde of new sound-drops, and much more! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatca1 &...

The Chaps return with their AFLM Week 22 Recap, as the Cats claim a quality win against the Saints down at Kardinia Park! There's discussions about the brilliance of Jeremy Cameron, the performances of Sam Menegola and Patrick Dangerfield, on Geelong's winning tradition, suspension inconsistencies and more! There's also mail from the Oklahoma Panhandle and a message from Producer Colin's mum! Foll...

The Chaps Chat Cats return to serve up their recap of Geelong's Week 21 clash with the GWS Giants, talk about player development and mature age recruits, empty the Mail Sack, nominate some W*nkers of the Week, and more! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatca1   Like and Follow The Chaps on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/The-Chaps-Chat-Cats-100420015414216 Send us...

The Chaps Chat Cats are joined by VFLW Cats Head Coach, Andrew Bruce, ahead of the 2021 VFLW Grand Final clash between Geelong and the Collingwood Magpies! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatca1 Like and Follow The Chaps on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/The-Chaps-Chat-Cats-100420015414216 Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com

The Chaps are joined by Becky Webster ahead of the VFLW Grand Final between the Cats and the Magpies! Follow The Chaps on Twitter! https://twitter.com/thechapschatca1 Like and Follow The Chaps on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/The-Chaps-Chat-Cats-100420015414216 Send us an e-mail! thechapschatcats@gmail.com

The Chaps are joined by Tamara "The Smith Machine" Smith to preview the upcoming VFLW Grand Final clash between her Geelong Cats and the undefeated Collingwood Magpies! The crew recap the Cats VFLW regular season, discuss the path to footy, answer listener questions, take in a couple of interviews with Cats star Becky Webster and VFLW Head Coach Andrew Bruce, before previewing the Grand Final and...

Jake and Johnny fly into this episode a Sam down, but not out, as they recap all of the action from Geelong's Week 20 clash with North Melbourne! Different faces, same result for the Cats defence, Cam Guthrie up to his usual tricks, the ability for a team to roll out wins in 2nd gear, possession vs territory, and much more! Then it's onto a quick recap of the Cats AFLW Draft, W**nker of the Week n...

The Chaps Chat Cats are privileged to be joined by one of the newest members of the Geelong Cats AFLW team, Claudia Gunjaca! Claudia talks about growing up as a Cats supporter, deciding to follow the path of footy, her journey to the AFLW, the 2021 VFLW season so far, her perspective on leadership, and much more! There's also time for the Chaps to hang some shit on Producer Colin, and Johnny unvei...

Jake and Johnny fly The Chaps in two man formation as they recap Geelong's big Week 19 victory on the road against the Richmond Tigers! Breakout game for Big Rat, elite pressure, Henry wins battle of the Jacks, and Narkle sparkles! Then it's a whip through the news with the Cats hitting a significant membership milestone, the AFLW Draft is upon us, a rant about Twitter morons, and some major Pet N...

The Chaps Chat Cats break through the sound barrier to deliver a midnight emergency podcast to your ears, breaking down the major news of the AFLW Cats making a huge triple-signing! Jake & Johnny talk about the overall impact of the three signings, the development of both the local and international talent pipelines, as well as getting into the skills and attributes of Olivia Fuller, Claudia G...

The Chaps return! Flying through lockdown on a Zoom-powered rocket, Jake, Sambo and Johnny crack into all of the action from Geelong's Week 18 clash against the Dockers! The Cats' elite kicking skills in the wet, the pressure of Luke Dahlhaus & Brandan Parfitt, Tom Hawkins adds to his legacy, young defenders stepping up, and much more! Then it's onto some news, the Wanker of the Week Award, a...