Loss redirects Cats
Tom Lonergan and Scott Gullan discuss the lessons the Cats must take from a poor loss
Tom Lonergan and Scott Gullan discuss the Cats next step on Argue the Toss, following Geelong’s unsettling loss to the Swans last Thursday night.
After witnessing the Cats dismantling from the sidelines, Lonergan says the players must take a few steps back and inject their form from the beginning of the season.
He confirms the turnaround will occur as early as Friday night.
“Hopefully it was just an aberration and we get back on the horse,” Lonergan said.
“I mean we’ve played pretty good footy all year but the last few weeks have been a bit scratchy… we know the type of footy we can play – we just need to get back to that as soon as possible and it starts on Friday night.”
Despite the enormity of the shock waves that hit the Cats and their fans last week, Gullan is confident that such a devastating drilling will only strengthen and better Geelong’s younger playing group.
“I think it’s perfect for the young guys, I mean they come into a club like this where things go well 90% of the time – it’s a reality check," Gullan said.
"If you don’t work hard and you’re not on your game then this can happen, so it will be a great coaching tool for (Chris Scott) him and that that younger group…”
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