The Hoops Crew

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...

Jake and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to talk all about Geelong's 40 point victory over the Hawks to seal an ALFW finals spot! A game where the tempo was high but the result never in doubt, a dominant midfield demolition from Morrison and Prespakis, the tackling pressure of Renee Garing, Aishling Moloney's limitless potential, Most Valuable Player votes, and much more! ***For Patreon...

The Chaps discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's Week 10 AFLW clash with the Hawks, as the home and away season comes to an end... do finals beckon?! A first time AFLW matchup with the Hawks, an unchanged Geelong lineup at time of recording, what we want to see, and more! The Chaps are also joined by a guest from behind enemy lines, as Liam from the Soaring To New Heights podcast ent...

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to recap all of their thoughts from Geelong's impressive 38 point AFLW win over the Richmond Tigers! The scoreboard tells the tale as the Cats get fourth quarter reward for all their hard work, nit-picking inside 50 ball movement, the exceptional impact of Renee Garing, a dazzling performance from Georgie Prespakis, structural soundness off t...

Jake, Sambo and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's crunch AFLW clash with Richmond! The nature of a "final" before the finals, three changes swung at the selection table, key things we want to see from the match, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions!

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to offload all of their thoughts from Geelong's frustrating 6-point loss to Collingwood in Week 8 of the AFLW season! The middle quarters prove the killer, stagnant ball movement remedied too late, the "brave" option actually just the smart option, a last quarter comeback that falls short, best player votes, and much more! ***For Patreon S...

Jake and Johnny jump into the virtual studio to deliver their preview of Geelong's crucial Week 8 AFLW clash with the Collingwood Magpies! Thoughts on the team going in with an unchanged line-up, Geelong's record against the Pies in the AFLW, what we want to see from the match, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their weekly Patreon Match Predictions! 

Johnny and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts from Geelong's comfortable victory over the Dockers at Kardinia Park! They talk about peer pressuring their neighbours into mowing the lawn, forward line efficiency, midfield improvements, the continued improvement of Rachel Kearns, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take a look at the ongoi...

The Chaps jump into the virtual studio to unpack all of their thoughts ahead of Geelong's crucial Week 7 AFLW clash with the Dockers! The "must-win" nature of the last month of the season, Geelong's need to lower their eyes and hit shorter targets in attack, the return of Gabbi Featherston, what we want to see, and more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps deliver their...

Jake and Sam sit down in the virtual studio to record all of their thoughts from Geelong's frustrating Week 6 AFLW loss to the Bombers! The early warning signs of a long afternoon, an inability to create consistent chains of possession, a dysfunctional forward 50 setup, pining for Chloe Scheer to spend some time in the middle, Claudia Gunjaca's incredible development, best on ground votes,...