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Welcome to the first episode of The Tipping Point on The Hoops Crew Media Network.Hoops Crew Footy Tipping Competition: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/TheHoopsCrew2025?p=Geelong

The Geelong Cats take on the Hawthorn Hawks in an unofficial match simulation at GMHBA Stadium to kick off proceedings in 2025. The game will kick off at 2.00pm. The Hoops Crew Media Network is proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our listeners can get a 20% discount on their next online purchase by using the code "GOCATS". https://www.cyrilcooke.com.au#WeAreGeelong #ChasingGreatnessSubscribe to the channel: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannel*Support*💙 Patreon membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreon💙 YouTube membership: bit.ly/HoopsCrewMembership*Podcasts*🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcasts*Socials*⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehoopscrew⭐ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TheHoopsShowAustralia⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com*Production*🎬 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4921174052831232

Footy is back! It's Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks in a match simulation at GMHBA Stadium to give us the first taste of competitive football in 2025. Tonight's episode is also the official debut of The Paul James Show (Sunday Edition).

Ben and Paul are back but so is Phoenix Foster from the Geelong Cats - yet again! In this episode, the boys discuss: 1. Why can’t we get clash strips right? Should there be player names on guernseys? Should club captains wear armbands? Should players enter the arena one-by-one? Should players from the away team be introduced? Do away teams still need to wear white shorts? Should we ban the club song for away teams? Is it time to retire the cheer squad banners? Should the AFL introduce a morning game? Should Senior Coaches be required to be on the bench?

Ben and Phoenix Foster from the Geelong Cats sit down to talk all things AFL Finals. In this episode, the boys discuss: Should the AFL introduce a Wildcard Round? Should losing Top 4 teams get a second chance? Should states have the option to bid for Grand Final hosting rights? What time should the Grand Final start? How many tickets should be allocated to club members? Do we still care about the Grand Final Parade? Should players wear an AFL finals logo on their guernsey? What happened to the Grand Final documentaries? Should we scrap the pre-finals bye? Should clubs be allowed to play their entire list on Grand Final day?

Opening Round is in the books, and the Chaps convene to chat all about the splattering the Cats copped at the hands of the Suns. What went wrong, why did it go wrong, and which players were bright spots in an otherwise drab performance. Like this episode? Consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber. Starting at $5.00 a month, the a subscription gets you access to season-long coverage of the VFL Cats on "The Twos", where Jake and Sam analyse the development and performance of some of Geelong's young stars and fringe veterans!

The wait is finally over! Footy is back, and The Chaps (Jake, Johnny, and Sambo) are hitting the ground running for the start of the AFL Men's 2026 season. To celebrate the launch, we’ve brought in some extra Chappage with Ben and Paul joining the virtual desk to break down everything you need to know.

Gryan Miers has a thumb injury, so how will the Cats cope if he misses Opening Round? Geelong play the Blues in their final preseason game on Wednesday night, so what do we want to see? The chat want to know who Geelong's A-Graders are, and which Cats can rise to that level by the end of 2026! The Chaps answer all this, and more, on the latest episode!

Sambo, Johnny and Ben have a quick chat about the performance of a handful of Geelong's stars during State of Origin, before diving deep into the progress of some young next generation Cats who put their best foot forward during Cats v Hawks Match Sim from Monday afternoon!

The chat is full of question and the Chaps are here to answer them! From Dangerfield's role in 2026 to how to handle the ruck situation, and a bunch of topics in between. Strap your headphones on and have a listen as the season rolls closer!

The Chaps are back for their first episode of 2026, sifting for meaning amongst the training reports and news articles.

Jake and Sambo take the 2025 Cats Quiz, deliver a few New Year's Footy Resolutions, and then jump over Patreon to chat movies, music, and more!---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps embark upon the 237th Annual Christmas Lunch Draft, going head to head to assemble the most tantalising table for the big day! Then it's giving gifts to a few 2026 Cats, and rounding things off with some stray thoughts on movies, games, and books! A massive thankyou for your support of The Hoops Crew in 2025 - we all MASSIVELY appreciate it! Have a wonderful holiday season, and a very, merry, Christmas! 💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auRoad to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotionMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

Jake grades Geelong's 2025 AFLW Off-Season, analysing their Trade & Free Agency Period, Coaching Change, and AFLW Draft selections.---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

Jake breaks down which of Geelong's 2025 Draft Class are most likely to debut first in 2026! Early access exclusively for Patreon Subscribers!---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps discuss Geelong's men getting back on the training track, as well as the addition of more speed to the team for 2026. Then it's a discussion of a quiet AFLW trade period for the Cats, and an absence yet to fill at the coaching position.---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps recap North Melbourne's history-making Grand Final triumph, before pivoting to Patreon to discuss Geelong's 2025 AFLW campaign.---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps chat the Dan Lowther departure from the Cats, AFLW Prelim Final weekend, and dissect the draft haul for Geelong's men on Patreon!---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps recap a cracking weekend of AFLW Semi Final action as the Dees win a thriller over the Crows and the Blues storm past the Hawks!---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com

The Chaps recap all four games from Week 1 of the AFLW Finals, then discuss Geelong's AFLW list changes, and preview Week 2 of the Finals!---Road to 3K🎯 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/TheHoopsShowChannelPromotion💐 DISCOUNT: We are proudly sponsored by Cyril Cooke Florist! Our viewers can get a 20% discount off their online purchase using the promo code "GOCATS". Visit them online at www.cyrilcookeflorists.com.auMailbag💌 VOICEMAIL: https://memo.fm/thehoopscrew/Bonus and Exclusive Content💙 PATREON: bit.ly/HoopsCrewPatreonPartner with us🤝 INQUIRIES: https://forms.gle/pZhBdGczxV5XG7EK8Let us know🗣️ FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/iDtGx3U1kYXvc7mG6Podcasts🎧 SPOTIFY: bit.ly/HoopsCrewSpotify🎧 APPLE: bit.ly/HoopsCrewApplePodcastsSocials⭐ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheHoopsCrew⭐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_hoops_crew/⭐ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/thehoopscrew⭐ EMAIL: thehoopsshowau@gmail.com