The Hoops Crew

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...

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 S...

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 ear...

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...

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...

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!

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 we...

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 close...

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!

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 yo...

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 Pa...

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 w...

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 mor...

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 miles...

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 delive...

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 mid...

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

The Chaps enter the nerve centre of the stonks exchange to deliver all their hottest tips in the 57th ANNUAL STONKS EXTRAVAGANZA! Who are the Chaps buying? Who are they selling? Who gets a hold? All that and more as the Chaps predict the rising and falling value of a number of Cats in 2024! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take a look at which Cats are out of contract at the end of 202...

The boys are back with a look ahead to the upcoming 2024 AFL season. Join Ben, Paul, Jake and Johnny as they dive deep into the discussions around Geelong's chances this year as well as which players you need to keep an eye on. Introduction Ins and Outs Coaching Changes Injuries Milestones Potential Debuts Best 23 Fixture Predictions #AFL #AussieRules #football *Support* 💙 Patreon membership:...

Jake and Johnny spin through Geelong's 2024 Yearbook, making predictions about which Cats are most likely to feature in a number of categories! From which player is most likely to kick the first goal of the season, to who is the most likely to undergo a revitalising mid-season hair makeover, the Chaps have you covered with a bunch of predictions for the 2024 Yearbook! ***For Patreon Subscriber...