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28/09/2008 LIBRARY: AFL football - Geelong vs Hawthorn Grand Final match at the MCG. Footballer Corey Enright struggles to get up off the ground as the Hawthorn team receive the premiership cup.
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The perils of being reigning premiers

Getting to the top is a mighty battle, but so is staying there. In his first column for 2023, two-time premiership Cat Cameron Mooney reflects on past failings and details the secrets to claiming back-to-back flags.

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Teams: Look who Cats have dragged in

Teams: Look who Cats have dragged in

Geelong was roundly criticised for their controversial ruck ploy last week against Collingwood but the Cats will take on West Coast with a recognised ruckman — unless coach Chris Scott pulls another late swiftie.

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Tips: Cats win is going to be fun

Tips: Cats win is going to be fun

Most tipsters think it’ll be a case of ‘straight-sets’ Cats, but one of our experts is getting the popcorn ready if Geelong’s coach can orchestrate a memorable win. SEE THE TIPS

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Podcast: Write off Eagles at your peril

Podcast: Write off Eagles at your peril

The Eagles squandered their chance for a top-four finish, but don’t write off the reigning premier. That’s the message from Jon Anderson, who dissected West Coast’s commanding win over Essendon on this week’s SuperFooty podcast. LISTEN.

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The Tackle: High pressure system closing on Scott

The Tackle: High pressure system closing on Scott

Chris Scott said he dropped ruckman Rhys Stanley on Friday after predictions of rain. When Jane Bunn previews this weekend’s weather, there will be a high pressure system hovering over the Cats coaches box, writes Mark Robinson. LIKES AND DISLIKES

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The 10 Cats who should be feeling the heat

The 10 Cats who should be feeling the heat

Patrick Dangerfield was Superman, Iron Man and Thor combined on Friday night. But if these 10 Cats can’t play Robin to his Batman against West Coast, Geelong will struggle to avoid a straight-sets exit.

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McGuane: Scott must swallow pride

McGuane: Scott must swallow pride

Chris Scott has copped criticism for leaving out ruckman Rhys Stanley against All-Australian big man Brodie Grundy. MICK MCGUANE says the Geelong coach has no choice but to swallow his pride and re-call his No. 1 ruck to face West Coast.

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