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Are we seeing Geelongs culture crumbling?

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After the latest Steven Motlop saga it seems there could be a few cracks falling through.

Josh Caddy robbery prank.

Billy Smedts driving selfie photo.

Dawson Simpson Drink driving.

Allen Christensen off field issues that resulted in seeking a trade.

Brad Hartman taking personal leave.

Recruiting Mitch Clark.

Personally i think their great dynasty is over. Their young players are a real worry as they don't seem ready to step up. Im talking about Caddy, Smedts, Horlin Smith, Walker, Simpson.

Their older players are slowing down. Bartel, Johnson,Lonergan, Stokes, Enright, McIntosh,Rivers all looked cooked and slow..

I can see us overtaking them within the near future.

 

To the contrary, I think we are seeing just how strong their culture is... you screw up and you get dropped, regardless of how important the upcoming game is.

sick of them being in the top 4

Hope they crumble and fall into a heap

 

Agree I'm not sold on their young core, the fact they are still relying on the old boys is a worry

But I don't see the issues as being cultural, just not sold on their recruiting and development in recent years.

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Personally il take great pleasure in seeing them fail in every way.

Still haven't forgotten James Kellys snooze stunt in their team song after they beat us one year.


Wouldnt write them off just yet but suddenly that trip down the road to Cat Park may not be quite as foreboding as recent times......

Let's not count our chickens just yet. Geelong have had 'incidents' for many years. Remember Stevie J getting a boot up the rrse in 2007(?) for f'ing up just before their run of flags? Was exactly what he needed.

That Geelong can show the balls to discipline one of their better players speaks volumes.

They will be top four this year while we will probably still be bottom four. Reality bus (urghh...)

 
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Let's not count our chickens just yet. Geelong have had 'incidents' for many years. Remember Stevie J getting a boot up the rrse in 2007(?) for f'ing up just before their run of flags? Was exactly what he needed.

That Geelong can show the balls to discipline one of their better players speaks volumes.

They will be top four this year while we will probably still be bottom four. Reality bus (urghh...)

Top 4..?

Dont think so. Hawthorn Sydney Port Freo.

You don't often see the words " Geelong"and "Culture"in the same sentence.


Top 4..?

Dont think so. Hawthorn Sydney Port Freo.

You spelt Melbourne wrong.

Top 4..?

Dont think so. Hawthorn Sydney Port Freo.

Maybe. Too early perhaps. I have them in my top 4. If you think we will overtake them in the near future then I think you may be underestimating their list and over inflating ours. I think their culture is very strong and experienced. Sorry to rain on your parade Dazz. We differ in opinion this time.

I've no doubt Clark will contribute in spades to this newfound cultural black hole.

Who cares? They were up for a number of years and won 3 premierships in the process.

I'd take that every day of the week.

We are seeing the dynasty fall, there is no doubt about that.

If you don't replace great coaches with quality replacements, then the standards drop.

This culture problem Geelong appear to have - is just a formality.

Geelong build a dynasty around culture, now we are seeing a drop in standards - and a drop in professionalism.


We are seeing the dynasty fall, there is no doubt about that.

If you don't replace great coaches with quality replacements, then the standards drop.

This culture problem Geelong appear to have - is just a formality.

Geelong build a dynasty around culture, now we are seeing a drop in standards - and a drop in professionalism.

That's rubbish Ding a Ling. Stop making crap up, use balance and reason (er... I just realised this is an online forum, so forget that bit). So you are saying Bomber was a great coach and Scott is not? I fear your rash judgment will come back to haunt you at the end of the season.

That's rubbish Ding a Ling. Stop making crap up, use balance and reason (er... I just realised this is an online forum, so forget that bit). So you are saying Bomber was a great coach and Scott is not? I fear your rash judgment will come back to haunt you at the end of the season.

What isn't reasonable about that? Bomber has a proven track record, he built that list from the ground up, he is a known culture builder - and has the points on the board.

Chris Scott didn't win a flag because he is a good coach, he won a flag because Bomber Thompson had set up a good foundation, good culture, great structure and framework. IMO, now we are seeing that fall apart. When a great culture builder leaves a club, I don't think you can just replace him with a run on the mill coach. The MFC handover progression - of Roos/Goodwin - is a testament to this, more so, how important it is that the next coach is on top of everything. Since Thompson has left Geelong we have seen a raft of undisciplined acts by Geelong players, this wouldn't of happened under Bombers watch.

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Reported that the Hawks were sledging Clark about his "issues."

Horrible if true, and I love it.

Apparently Gibbo knew nothing about it.

My respect for Chip just went up if it was him.

Reported that the Hawks were sledging Clark about his "issues."

Horrible if true, and I love it.

was this on the footy show?

PS Just noticed that quality Bill Hicks quote, well played


Lets not forget the shltbag that joined up there !!

Corio Bay..toxic

was this on the footy show?

PS Just noticed that quality Bill Hicks quote, well played

Yeah the footy show, when we win, I watch everything, as painful as that can be.

Reported that the Hawks were sledging Clark about his "issues."

Horrible if true, and I love it.

issues ??,

Really ??

Lol

 

issues ??,

Really ??

Lol

I assume it was about his issues, I doubt it was about his inability to chase or his [censored] tattoos.

I assume it was about his issues, I doubt it was about his inability to chase or his [censored] tattoos.

Barrett never stated it was about depression, he waited for the panel to draw this conclusion and sat back with a smug grin. He'd love the chance to victimise Clark and rub salt in the wound he cut through the MFC.


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