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Cats fans Jake, Sambo and Johnny break down all the action from the Geelong Cats AFL + VFL Mens & Womens teams every week!

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@Joey_Kozina Interesting, to me the last 18 months have been where he’s looked most likely to fit into our current system because he’s developed speed to go with his defensive pressure, and improved his kicking. No guarantee he’s on the list next year of course - there are no guarantees.

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- Jack Bowes
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- Rhys Stanley
- Oli Wiltshire
- Jhye Clark
- George Stevens
- Jed Bews
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A Year Away 📈
- Hunter Holmes
- Jesse Mellor
- Lennox Hofmann

Project Players 🛠️
- Jacob Molier
- Nick Driscoll
- Cillian Burke
- Joe Pike

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@PositivelyPauly Honestly, I would be happy if he didn't play a game until 2027. Just get into a pre-season full health.

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Love to see it.

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@chapschatcats Conway joined in the main training yesterday

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@SaintJackington Actually kicked on his left foot. Wasn't sure whether to be surprised or offended.

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Marcus Herbert & Kye Annand both rolled out for their new sides (at State level) after mid-season draft.

Herbert v Peel Thunder (WAFL)
23 disposals (1st on team), 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s

Annand v Sydney Swans (VFL)
13 disposals (76.9%), 4 marks, 7 intercept possessions

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@roachy01 @SEN_Cricket @WhateleySEN Politicians just doesn't have the same ring to it...

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Former Cat Ted Clohesy also continued a strong SANFL season for Woodville-West Torrens, racking up 27 disposals (59.3%), 6 marks, 6 tackles and 5 clearances in a loss to Norwood.

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Marcus Herbert & Kye Annand both rolled out for their new sides (at State level) after mid-season draft.

Herbert v Peel Thunder (WAFL)
23 disposals (1st on team), 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s

Annand v Sydney Swans (VFL)
13 disposals (76.9%), 4 marks, 7 intercept possessions

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@ChidgR @TheHoopsCrew Yep, started keeping an eye on him early last year when he was dominating for Lavington Panthers in Ovens & Murray league.

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Latest Cats VFL analysis vid is out now on @TheHoopsCrew YT, looking at Stevens, Clark, Costello and Wiltshire! 🔍

https://t.co/WdMqtEYnMJ

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@ChidgR Did a video on him a couple of weeks ago :-)

https://t.co/LvGcqVNE6c

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11 minute VFL analysis vid is out on @TheHoopsCrew, key thoughts on four Cats from Saturday’s comfy win over Carlton.

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Latest Cats VFL analysis vid is out now on @TheHoopsCrew YT, looking at Stevens, Clark, Costello and Wiltshire! 🔍

https://t.co/WdMqtEYnMJ

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@ChidgR Lennox Hofmann, Nick Driscoll and now Jhye Clark all provide some dash out of the backline. Hofmann more Burke size at 191cm, Clark and Driscoll on the shorter side at 180ish cm. Also think this is an area we should use Mullin when/if he's not tagging.

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@IanWragg416803 Probably would have if he’d remained healthy - but Ollie Henry and Jack Martin have been very good, going to be hard for him to get in the 23 in 2026 I’m guessing.

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@Jerkymcjerkjerk Think this showed the best/worst of his kicking. A few weeks ago v North.

https://t.co/rVFzVYw3iu

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29 seconds of Jhye Clark v Carlton for your Monday...

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@Jerkymcjerkjerk To be fair, this game was mostly highlights. Maybe 1-2 poor kicks, but this is up there with his best game of the season. Played (commendably) within his skillset, was quite a consistent presence across the game, and had noticeably more highs than lows.

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@IanWragg416803 Ran out of characters. I’d slot him in A Year Away, right next to Hunter Holmes.

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@Sivixio28 Yeah I think it’s probably learning to understand the context of each decision better.

He has a really dangerous weapon to use with his kicking - it’s deciding the moment to use it. Probably just a time thing.

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@Pivotonian1838 Could be... if he goes though I reckon they'll double their efforts to bring in some veteran depth to play the same role he is at the moment.

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@Sivixio28 Did you catch the vid on Hofmann from 2 weeks ago against Brisbane?

https://t.co/TJeOtPu2b9

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@Sivixio28 Strengths
- Height/Speed combo
- Attacking instincts out of D50

Needs to improve
- Consistency by foot
- One on One defensive contest