Posts Tagged ‘James Podsiadly’

2012 Pre-Season Injuries

Monday, January 16th, 2012

With the NAB Cup only one month away there are a few players who will out of action, due to some injuries that have prevented them from having a full pre-season. (more…)

Podsiadly Under Pressure?

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

One of the biggest stories of season 2010 in the AFL, James Podsiadly was nothing short of a revelation for the Geelong Cats. The second oldest player to have debuted in the last decade, ‘Pods’, as he was dubbed had an immediate impact. The 2008 J.J. Liston medallist kicked 5 goals in 6 of his first 11 matches but copped criticism late in the season due to poor performances away from Etihad and Skilled Stadium and similarly disappointing efforts in the Cats’ finals campaign.

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Geelong vs. Fremantle – Semi Final Match Review

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

Geelong -20.15 (135)
Fremantle – 10.6 (66)

Geelong has defeated Fremantle in the first of the semi-finals and in doing so has set up a mouth-watering preliminary final clash with Collingwood. Geelong set up the win in the first term out scoring Fremantle by 42 points. From this point on the game was never really in doubt with Fremantle trying but just not being able to produce pressure on the scoreboard. (more…)

Geelong vs. Carlton – Round 21 Match Review

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Geelong – 18.13 (121)
Carlton – 12.7 (79)

Geelong has defeated Carlton at Etihad Stadium and has regained momentum heading into the finals in 2010. Carlton was able to stick with the Cats for most of the game but it was the second quarter in which they let Geelong skip out to a lead which really hurt the Blues. They pushed hard in the third term but couldn’t overcome the deficit and Geelong kicked away again. (more…)

Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong – Round 20 Match Preview

Friday, August 13th, 2010

SportsBet Odds: $2.40 vs $1.57

4th vs. 2nd

The virus at the Western Bulldogs has hit hard this round with Cooney and Hudson missing due to sickness. While the Cats are going to be without Captain Ling and Harry Taylor. The outs set up an intriguing battle within the Top 4 with Geelong looking to get back on the winners list while the Dogs will be looking to gain momentum going into September. (more…)

Best Supercoach Team – Round 14 2010

Monday, July 5th, 2010

There were plenty of 150+ scores this week, and they were fairly well spread across all of the positions. Brian Lake (156) represents the defenders on his own, but Dane Swan (163), Leigh Montagna (155), Scott Thompson (155), and Kade Simpson (151) all represent the midfielders, while Cyril Rioli (159) and Kurt Tippett (153) represent the forwards. (more…)

Geelong vs. North Melbourne – Round 14 Match Review

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Geelong – 14.14 (98)
North Melbourne – 9.9 (63)

Geelong has notched up its eleventh win of the season with an easy victory over North Melbourne at Skilled Stadium. Geelong led at every change in this match; the final term saw North Melbourne put some respectability back on the score board. Geelong had the game won and the game could have ended at three quarter time. (more…)

Geelong Mid-season Review

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Current Ladder Position: 1st

Flag Odds: $2.75

ContestedFooty’s start of the year preview

2nd – 4th The Cats have one more chance at a premiership with their current list. Key players like Scarlett, Milburn, Ottens and Mooney are all beginning to get towards the end of their carrers. Geelong still have plenty of options across the ground and will welcome back Josh Hunt. The Stokes saga will hopefully have little impact on the list but only time will tell. Top 4 is a must for the Cats to defend to 2009 premiership. See the preview here. (more…)

St Kilda vs. Geelong – Round 13 Match Preview

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

SportsBet Odds: $3.30 vs. $1.34

2nd  vs. 1st

It is finally upon us the Grand Final rematch, this game last year was huge in the season and produced a classic as did the Grand Final will this match be able to continue this great rivalry? The AFL has got it right this season by playing this match at the MCG.

The Cats go into this game sitting on top of the table after only losing 2 matches for the season. While the Saints despite the absence of captain Nick Riewoldt sit in 2nd after only dropping 3 games this season. (more…)

Essendon vs. Geelong – Round 12 Match Preview

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

SportsBet Odds: $4.50 vs. $1.21

1st vs. 9th

This shapes a massive encounter at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. Both teams currently have their injury concerns to key players which should make for a fascinating game. The Cats currently top the AFL ladder with 9 wins while Essendon sits 9th after an indifferent first 11 rounds. (more…)