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Of Course! But Maybe: AFL Edition - Neds Blog Every team has now played at least three games this year and some takes are starting to crystallise.   Some are obvious, like Melbourne clearly having been hampered by Simon Goodwin’s regressive footy...

Of course Darcy Cameron is a top 5 Collingwood player...

But MAYBE a positional change should be in the cards.

Inspired by Louis CK's iconic bit, here are three Of Course! But Maybe scenarios from the AFL's underbelly

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www.neds.com.au/blog/2026/04...

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Geelong wins at home in the wild weather over Adelaide #aflcatscrows

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2026 Round 3 - Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows
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33’16”FT@Geelong
Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes
Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray

33’16”FT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray

Five Cats (Miers 57AF, Smith45, Clark 38, Neale 35, and Blicavs 33) top the player stats for that quarter with Worrell in 6th with 32.

Five Cats (Miers 57AF, Smith45, Clark 38, Neale 35, and Blicavs 33) top the player stats for that quarter with Worrell in 6th with 32.

Cats Smith (151AF) and Miers (127) topped the player stats for the match with Rachele on 114 for the Crows

Cats Smith (151AF) and Miers (127) topped the player stats for the match with Rachele on 114 for the Crows

Geelong finished in 5th with 2-0-1 on 86.7% (247 for, 285 against).
Adelaide are on 9th with 1-0-2 on 100% (241 points scored and conceded).

Geelong finished in 5th with 2-0-1 on 86.7% (247 for, 285 against). Adelaide are on 9th with 1-0-2 on 100% (241 points scored and conceded).

33’16”FT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 9.14 (68): J.Martin 3; O.Dempsey 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, M.Holmes
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 9.6 (60): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine, A.Neal-Bullen, N.Murray
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne

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Cats win tonight against Adelaide feels a bit like their win over Freo, weren't great but did enough. That said, they were dominant statistically, 22 more inside 50s & eight more scoring shots. Still around mark for mine. Crows? Keep turning up players, McAndrew and Taylor look good. #AFLCatsCrows

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Geelong keep the streak alive!

15 wins in a row against the Crows at GMHBA Stadium! Geelong defeat Adelaide by 8-points in tough wet conditions!

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#AFLCatsCrows Low scoring game at the Cattery sees the Cats win by 8 points Full Time Geelong 68 defeated Adelaide 60

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Geelong are the best in the business at manipulating umpires. Dishonestly claiming a lasso free kick that came off them not their opponent was genius. #AFLCatsCrows
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Final score 9.14 to 9.6 – Cats win by 8 behinds

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27’36”3QT@Geelong
Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes
Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

27’36”3QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes Adelaide 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Connor O’Sullivan (Geelong) and Josh Rachele (Adelaide) shared the top player stats (44AF) for that quarter

Connor O’Sullivan (Geelong) and Josh Rachele (Adelaide) shared the top player stats (44AF) for that quarter

Bailey Smith (106AF), Tom Stewart (101), and Josh Rachele (99) head the player stats at 3QT

Bailey Smith (106AF), Tom Stewart (101), and Josh Rachele (99) head the player stats at 3QT

Geelong on 5th on the live ladder; Adelaide still on 9th

Geelong on 5th on the live ladder; Adelaide still on 9th

27’36”3QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 7.9 (51): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey, M.Holmes;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 7.5 (47): Z.Taylor 3; R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

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A close game is a good game even if it’s a shit game. Let’s hope this one goes down to the wire. #AFLCatsCrows

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TONIGHT'S BIG #AFLCatsCrows QUESTIONS:
Where did Jake Soligo?
Can Brayden Cook?
When is Isaac Cumming?
Can Wiltshire stay sharp?
Is Max Holmes under the hammer?
Should Riley have gone with a Thilthorpedo?
Will Max Michalanney one day have twins named Michael and Annie?

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29’22”HT@Geelong
Geelong4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey;
Adelaide 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

29’22”HT@Geelong Geelong4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey; Adelaide 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine

Bailey Smith (44AF) and Tom Stewart (39) head that quarter’s stats for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 35) in third.

Bailey Smith (44AF) and Tom Stewart (39) head that quarter’s stats for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 35) in third.

Tom Stewart (68AF) and Bailey Smith (66) head the player stats at half-time for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 59) in third.

Tom Stewart (68AF) and Bailey Smith (66) head the player stats at half-time for Geelong with Josh Rachele (Adelaide, 59) in third.

Geelong are in 5th on the live ladder but Adelaide have slipped up to 9th

Geelong are in 5th on the live ladder but Adelaide have slipped up to 9th

29’22”HT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 6.5 (41): J.Martin 2; T.Stewart,* O.Henry, S.Mannagh, O.Dempsey;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 5.3 (33): Z.Taylor, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele, I.Cumming, I.Rankine
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

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Thursday Night AFL Fantasy Live Watch-Along YouTube video by DraftMonstar

2nd half stream is live #AFLCatsCrows #AFLFantasy

#GDSFantasy #KeeperFantasy #GDSFantasy

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Most V/@AFL games as a coach & player pairing
306 - Jock McHale & Gordon Coventry
298 - CHRIS SCOTT & MARK BLICAVS
298 - Chris Scott & Tom Hawkins
297 - Chris Scott & Mitch Duncan
293 - John Longmire & Luke Parker
289 - Damien Hardwick & Jack Riewoldt

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Loved that banter by Izak Rankine, footy needs villians like him ! #AFLCatsCrows

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31’42”QT@Geelong
Geelong 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’;
Adelaide 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe

31’42”QT@Geelong Geelong 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’; Adelaide 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe

Sam Berry (Adelaide, 34AF) heads the player stats for the quarter with Jezza (Geelong, 23) having a break after peaking each

Sam Berry (Adelaide, 34AF) heads the player stats for the quarter with Jezza (Geelong, 23) having a break after peaking each

Geelong currently 5th on the live ladder with Adelaide 10th

Geelong currently 5th on the live ladder with Adelaide 10th

31’42”QT@Geelong
#GeelongCats 4.4 (18): T.Stewart 6’; O.Henry 9’; S.Mannagh 15’; O.Dempsey 30’;
@adelaidefc.bsky.social 2.2 (14): Z.Taylor 10’; R.Thilthorpe
#AFL #Round3 #AFLCatsCrows #WeAreGeelong #WeFlyAsOne #GoCrom

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Much better from Cumming. Adelaide back in this game #AFLCatsCrows

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Gonna tell my kids the #ff hashtag was short for #FreekickFuitloops. #AFLCatsCrows #footyshitposting #AFLTradeRadio

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Issac Cumming on 900 K P/A is a poor investment for the Crom. #AFLCatsCrows

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ADEL have not won an #AFL game without at least one of Taylor Walker or Rory Laird in the lineup since 2012 R23

#AFLCatsCrows

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PROJECTED FINAL SCORE:
Geelong 24.24.168 v Adelaide 8.0.48

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Tom Stewart's 193 game streak of not being the opening goal kicker has come to an end

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Thursday Night AFL Fantasy Live Watch-Along YouTube video by DraftMonstar

LIVE #AFLCatsCrows #AFLFantasy watch-along starting soon.

#GDSFantasy #KeeperFantasy #DFSAustralia

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Geelong: $1.22. 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against)
INS Oliver Wiltshire, Oliver Henry;
OUTS Brad Close (Omitted); Patrick Dangerfield (Injured). 

Adelaide $4.35. 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against)
INS Hugh Bond, Zac Taylor, Luke Nankervis,
Finnbar Maley; 
OUTS Rory Laird, Jordan Dawson, Callum
Ah Chee (Injured); Taylor Walker (Managed)

Geelong: $1.22. 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against) INS Oliver Wiltshire, Oliver Henry; OUTS Brad Close (Omitted); Patrick Dangerfield (Injured). Adelaide $4.35. 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against) INS Hugh Bond, Zac Taylor, Luke Nankervis, Finnbar Maley; OUTS Rory Laird, Jordan Dawson, Callum Ah Chee (Injured); Taylor Walker (Managed)

Geelong will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the season at Kardinia Park when they return from a bye to face an Adelaide side looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat

Recent Form:

Geelong (14th, 1W, 1L) enjoyed a week off after a thrilling 10-point victory over Fremantle in Round 1. Their ability to withstand a 35-point deficit to overrun the Dockers showcased the tactical maturity of Chris Scott’s veteran-led group

Adelaide (8th, 1W, 1L) is coming off a heart-breaking 6-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval. Despite a five-goal final-quarter surge, they were unable to stop Oscar Baker's late-game heroics

Key Players:

Geelong midfielder Max Holmes was the architect of the Round 1 comeback, finishing with 32 disposals (78% efficiency), 8 tackles, and 7 marks
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Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson led from the front in the loss to the Bulldogs, recording 25 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 tackles and a goal

Head-to-Head:

The Cats have a commanding psychological edge, having won their last five matches against the Crows. Geelong secured a 19-point victory in their most recent encounter in Round 5 of the 2025 season.

Geelong are notoriously difficult to beat on their home deck, and Adelaide will need to sharpen their defensive transitions to avoid being overwhelmed by the Cats' pressure

TIP: Geelong by 18+

Geelong will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the season at Kardinia Park when they return from a bye to face an Adelaide side looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat Recent Form: Geelong (14th, 1W, 1L) enjoyed a week off after a thrilling 10-point victory over Fremantle in Round 1. Their ability to withstand a 35-point deficit to overrun the Dockers showcased the tactical maturity of Chris Scott’s veteran-led group Adelaide (8th, 1W, 1L) is coming off a heart-breaking 6-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval. Despite a five-goal final-quarter surge, they were unable to stop Oscar Baker's late-game heroics Key Players: Geelong midfielder Max Holmes was the architect of the Round 1 comeback, finishing with 32 disposals (78% efficiency), 8 tackles, and 7 marks . Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson led from the front in the loss to the Bulldogs, recording 25 disposals, 8 clearances, 7 tackles and a goal Head-to-Head: The Cats have a commanding psychological edge, having won their last five matches against the Crows. Geelong secured a 19-point victory in their most recent encounter in Round 5 of the 2025 season. Geelong are notoriously difficult to beat on their home deck, and Adelaide will need to sharpen their defensive transitions to avoid being overwhelmed by the Cats' pressure TIP: Geelong by 18+

Geelong: 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against);

Adelaide: 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against).

Geelong: 14th 1-0-1 at 79.6% (179 for, 225 against); Adelaide: 6th 1-0-1 at 104.6% (181 for, 173 against).

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Geelong v Adelaide @ Kardinia Park All 29 models give Geelong a 54-88% chance of victory over Adelaide at Kardinia Park on Thursday with an average tipped margin of 17 points.

Geelong by 23 with a 75% win chance. Geelong v Adelaide @ Kardinia Park #AFLCatsCrows https://squiggle.com.au/game/?gid=38515

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Cats v Crows blockbuster in the #AFL at the Cattery tonight.

Cats no Dangerfield. Crows no Walker, no Dawson, no Ah Chee.

Crows need to respond after home loss to the Doggies but gees that Kardinia Park ground is hard to get the chocolates at even with your best side.

#AFLCatsCrows #AussieRules

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Absolute slugfest of a game, but I still trust the boys to be able to at minimum break my heart once again before it's over #AFLCatsCrows

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Players to captain ADEL in 50+ AFL games (men's or women's)
Chris McDermott
Mark Bickley
Mark Ricciuto
Simon Goodwin
Nathan van Berlo
Taylor Walker
Rory Sloane
Chelsea Randall
JORDAN DAWSON

#AFLCatsCrows #AFL #AFLW

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2024 Round 21 - Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows
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