Why haven't Geelong fallen

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Jez07
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Why haven't Geelong fallen

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They beat us in the 2011 GF with a much older side and have had more retirements than us.

They also have a very young coach (younger than Buckley).

They have since rebuilt their side and now are the flag favourites.

Why have they been able to rebuild with more retirements and in a quicker timeframe?
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Post by mattys123 »

They have a great football department with a strong head office.

Pretty simple.
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Post by Darkstranger »

A couple of years ago they were on par or just behind us, Danger, Smith, Henderson, Selwood, retiring old stars gradually and a backline that hasn't changed much over the years, that's where most of their experience is and starts from.
Duncan
Guthrie
Motlop
Caddy
Selwood
Danger
Bews
Lang
Bartel - handy midfield
And two good ruckman + a op line full forward
There is Collingwood and then the rest.
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The media sucking up to Danger is pretty nauseating. Granted, they are still a good side, but once the likes of Lonergan, taylor, Enright, bartell, and duckwood call it a day, they could crash pretty fast.
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Perhaps they have a "mini-dynasty".

Anyway, we can discuss this further in "other AFL".
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mattys123 wrote:They have a great football department with a strong head office.

Pretty simple.
Better culture on and off the field. Hardly think messrs:

* Selwood
* Taylor
* Enright
* Kelly (when there)
* Lonergan
* Hawkins
* Guthrie

Would go on off season benders then walk in and "self-report", blame the hierarchy for picking Chris Scott over Sanderson and sulk when things get tough!!!
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They've blown us away in the drafting stakes, but then again most teams have, they also blow us away in the leadership department, Selwood may not be quite as talented as Pendles as a player, but as an overall package he's worth much more.
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I can't help but admire their longevity at the top. They haven't bottomed out the way most teams have.
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Post by Presti35 »

What Mattys and inxs said... an extremely well led club.

Just thank F we beat them in that 2010 prelim.
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Post by Presti35 »

sheeeeet, I just realised we're playing them next week. :shock:

Although we did beat them in August.... http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/20 ... 50828.html :P
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Post by yin-YANG »

Love us or Hate us... we are Collingwood - you can't ignore the Mighty Magpies!!!
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Post by Presti35 »

^ don't forget about the Swans.

I think WCE are not as good as last year, but they could still finish in the top 4.

I don't think the Hawks will finish in the top 4.

But anything can still happen.
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