The Hoops Crew

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's preseason win over the Bombers! They chat about the Cats wrestling their way back into the match after an Essendon breakaway in the first quarter, the impressive performances from a group of young and fringe Cats players, as well as lingering concerns over some of last season's midfield problems. ***...

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to preview Geelong's preseason match against the Bombers at Kardinia Park! Discussion ranges from the Willy Wonka Experience disaster, to Ollie Henry's precautionary omission, which Cats have an opportunity to state their selection case in the absence of others, and what we want to see from the game! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps delive...

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's Match Sim victory over Carlton in sweltering conditions! They discuss the tricky nature of ascribing meaning to a contest played in such an open and loose manner, the ups and downs of Geelong's young midfield brigade, injury to Cam Guthrie, the forward line firing, how the backline looked, and much more! *...

Jake and Johnny preview Geelong's Match Sim against Carlton, including thoughts on the preseason format and players they're excited to watch! For Patreon Subscribers, the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!

Jake breaks down the 2024 fixtures for Geelong's VFL Mens and Womens teams! *Support* 💙 Patreon membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreon 💙 YouTube membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewMembership *Podcasts* 🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify 🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcasts *Socials* ⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew ⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_c... ⭐ TIKTOK: https...

The Chaps dive into the virtual studio to talk about what they want to see from nine more Cats in the 2024 season! Conversation covers Tom Atkins, Ollie Dempsey, Gryan Miers, Tyson Stengle, Mitch Duncan, Brandan Parfitt, Tanner Bruhn, Ollie Henry and Jack Bowes! ***For Patreon Subscribers*** the Chaps finish the episode off talking about what they believe Geelong's best midfield mix will be in...

Ben and Paul are back with another episode of Summer Series. In this episode, the boys discuss the AFL Tribunal System. *Support* 💙 Patreon membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreon 💙 YouTube membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewMembership *Podcasts* 🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify 🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcasts *Socials* ⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew ⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.insta...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver Volume 3 of What We Want To See in 2024! They chat youngsters Ted Clohesy and James Willis, mature rookie Shaun Mannagh, established stars Jeremy Cameron and Patrick Dangerfield, as well as key back Sam De Koning! ***For Patreon Subscribers*** the Chaps go on to walk back down memory lane as they discuss their favourite moments from the 21st...

Ben and Paul are back but so is Phoenix Foster from the Geelong Cats - yet again! In this episode, the boys discuss: 1. Why can’t we get clash strips right? Should there be player names on guernseys? Should club captains wear armbands? Should players enter the arena one-by-one? Should players from the away team be introduced? Do away teams still need to wear white shorts? Should we ban the club so...

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into a conversation about what they want to see out of six Cats players in 2024, before naming more of their immortal moments! Players discussed include Max Holmes, Cam Guthrie, Toby Conway, Rhys Stanley, Tom Hawkins and Jhye Clark, while immortal moments range from a Jeremy Cameron goal from the carpark at the 'G and a Gaz Jr goal nearly 20 years ago!

Ben and Phoenix Foster from the Geelong Cats sit down to talk all things AFL Finals. In this episode, the boys discuss: Should the AFL introduce a Wildcard Round? Should losing Top 4 teams get a second chance? Should states have the option to bid for Grand Final hosting rights? What time should the Grand Final start? How many tickets should be allocated to club members? Do we still care about the...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss what they'd like to see from four Cats in the AFLM season, as well as naming the first of their immortal moments! The Chaps begin with a quick chat about the announcement of Dangerfield and Stewart as the 2024 captain and vice captain, before pivoting into a discussion on what they'd like to see in 2024 from Phoenix Foster, Oisin Mull...

Paul is back with special guest, Phoenix Foster of the Geelong Cats, for this episode of the Summer Series. In this episode, the boys answer the following questions: Should umpires vote on the Brownlow Medal? When (and where) should the Brownlow Medal be held? Should under 22 players be eligible for the Rising Star award How should the All-Australian team be selected? Should a medal be awarded in...

The Chaps dive into the virtual studio for the 3rd edition of Offseason Bits & Bobs! They discuss their favourite Summer movies and the publication of player weights before launching into worst/best case scenarios for a number of Cats topics in 2024!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to take an early look at some falling and rising Stonks ahead of the 2024 Cats' Mens season, as well as discussing some successes and disappointments of 2023!

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio for one more 2023 episode of the show! First off it's a full game recap of the 10kg trifle that beset the Chaps' plates on Christmas Day, then it's New Years Resolutions, Revolutions & Revelations as 2024 knocks on our collective doors!

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to unleash a big pre-Christmas episode! There's a big announcement to be made about the exciting future direction of the show, a bunch of AFLM + AFLW Cats news to get to including the re-signing of a host of significant players, as well as the annual Xmas Lunch Draft!

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to review Geelong's 2023 footy season (Mens + Womens), as well as announcing the winners of the 2023 Chappies! A "premiership hangover" or a case of fatigue induced from 15 years of sustained excellence, a surprising amount of  bright spots from a see-sawing season, the women flying the flag in finals footy, shattering records on and off the fie...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss some bits and bobs from the Cats offseason news cycle! Aishling Moloney recognised for a terrific first season in the AFLW, three Cats not offered contracts for 2024, a membership record set, seven reinforcements arrive for the Mens team via the draft, and Joel Selwood honoured with a stand!

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to delve into all of their thoughts from Geelong's heart-breaking Prelim Final loss to the Lions. How the bookends of the game were crucial in contributing to defeat, the Cats fighting back where in the past they may have wilted, Jacqueline Parry being the fire-starter, statistical keys that hint where things didn't quite go right, Erin H...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Preliminary Final against Brisbane! The remarkable 18 month evolution of the Cats under Dan Lowther, an interesting head-to-head record against the Lions, a pair of changes at the selection table, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patre...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to bask in the after-glow of Geelong's euphoric semi final victory over the Demons! An incredible first half domination, weathering the final term storm against one of the competition's best, the Cats playing their way and without fear, midfield triple-threat flex their muscles, best on ground votes, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Onl...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to dive into all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's massive AFLW semi final clash with Melbourne! They reflect on the last time the two teams played, how efficiency inside 50 was one of the significant deficits the Cats faced in that game, how Geelong will reshuffle their forward line to cover for the absence of Chloe Scheer, discuss what they wan...

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's 18 point AFLW Elimination Final victory over the Bombers! A hot start from the Cats that put the game away at half-time, Aishling Moloney filling the void after Scheer departed with injury, relentless and disciplined defensive pressure from the whole team, a possible career-best from Becky Webster, Oisin Mulli...

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's massive AFLW Elimination Final date with the Bombers down at Kardinia Park! Reflecting on the last time the two sides played, what Kate Darby's suspension means for the distribution of ruck duties, four Cats make the 22under22 squad, why Georgie Prespakis might be extra motivated for Sunday's gam...