An inspired Marcus Holt puts the Cats win over the Dogs into verse
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand, Easter Monday
April 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
What a cracking match the Hawthorn v Geelong match was! Marcus Holt was there, though disappointed the Cats lost, he presents his report of the thrilling match as viewed from the Shane Warne Stand.
Round 3 – Geelong v Adelaide: From the Premiership Stand
April 1, 2026 by 1 Comment
Marcus Holt was in the Premiership Stand to see his Cats triumph over the Crows at a soggy Kardinia Park
Almanac Podcasts: ‘The Cat Pack’, a podcast by four Nuff Nuffs who love the Geelong Football Club
July 19, 2025 by 1 Comment
Marcus Holt is part of The Cat Pack Podcast team, a podcast featuring the fortunes of the Geelong Football Club and all things footy. Marcus introduces readers to the members of the podcast, and explains its origins .
Round 13 – Geelong v Gold Coast: From the Hickey Stand
June 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Marcus Holt reports from the Hickey Stand about Geelong’s good Round 13 win against the Suns in trying conditions.
Round 9 – Geelong v GWS: From the Hickey Stand
May 14, 2025 by 6 Comments
The Cats just could not quite get it done against the Giants. Marcus Holt reports from GMHBA Stadium.
Round 3 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand
April 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
It was a cultured day and evening out for Marcus Holt as he took in the Hawks v Cats game at the ‘G’ before a dash to the theatre to see ’37’. A good day out indeed!
Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: From the study in Nhill
June 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
It was (literally) a school night for teacher Marcus Holt so he couldn’t make the trip to Kardinia Park. Instead, he watched from his study in Nhill ‘with’ a couple of mates. [Spot on – Ed]
Round 3 – Geelong v Hawthorn: From the Ponsford Stand.
April 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Marcus Holt witnessed another thrilling Easter Monday game between the Cats and the Hawks, and the Cats did not let him down!
Grand Final – Richmond v Geelong: Disappointed but not shattered
October 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Copying a text sent to friends and family post-match, Marcus Holt sums up how all Cats fans are feeling after a brave loss to Richmond in last night’s Grand Final.
Geelong: Let’s have some realistic perspective
July 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Following the chorus of complaints after a win last week, Marcus Holt reckons Geelong fans could do with a dose of perspective. He also mounts a strenuous defense of the maligned Chris Scott.
Almanac Soccer – Come On You Spurs!
April 19, 2019 by 3 Comments
The wheels on the bus go round and round, but for Marcus Holt at times they bounced up and down. The Tottenham Hot Spurs caused a few anxious moments for him as the game ebbed and flowed as he drove his bus around Geelong but joy eventually came to Marcus. In the thrilling finale his beloved Spurs over came adversity and won through to progress to the semi-final.
Round 18 – Geelong v Melbourne: Wow! What a Finish!
July 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
‘I seemed to be the only one in the area with a radio, listening to the K-Rock call, and everyone around me kept asking, “How long left?” “90 seconds!”’ Marcus Holt recalls the thrilling game at Kardinia Park on Saturday night.
24 Horrible Hours
July 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
A trifecta of the worst kind! Tennis, footy and World Cup matches all dissected in this report by Marcus Holt.
Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Surprise!
September 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
Despite pockets of optimism, most Geelong fans were not holding out great hope for Friday night. Marcus Holt tells the story of what unfolded.
Almanac Finals Preview – Geelong’s Snapcats
September 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Marcus Holt has provided a snapcat review of Geelong’s playing list leading into the Qualifying Final against Hawthorn. Which of these is the weak link and who will have the greatest impact?
The Ballad of Geelong 2012
June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 The reigning premiers were put to the test When the season opened in the west A new coach poached and on the move The Dockers had a point to prove Both sides played with skill and talent The game was close, the Cats were gallant Pavlich, reliable, like a golden retriever Ballantyne went [Read more]
Hallelujah, what a Season!
June 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Cats are my first (footy) love. And my second and third. But aside from parochialism and loyalty, I just love football. I love a good game. I love the skill and the passion and the determination and desperation. I’ve been blessed, after the 44 years of wandering in the wilderness to see the Cats [Read more]
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