Timeline on Hawkins, Duncan revealed as Cats prepare for Pies
Geelong stars Tom Hawkins and Mitch Duncan are racing the clock to be ready for round one, with one teammate revealing who could step into their respective spots.
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‘We have picked up a good one’: Atkins hails new Cat
Tom Atkins had his eye on one of Geelong’s prized recruits for years and he has been ‘stoked’ with the youngster’s first impressions.
TOP 10: Geelong’s most important players in flag defence revealed
Geelong is set to begin its premiership defence against Collingwood next week. Have your say on who is the most important Cat in 2023 here.
What continues to drive Tom Stewart into 2023
With a premiership and four All-Australians on his resume, Tom Stewart is still focused on getting better. This is why.
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De Goey flies to Germany for quick injury fix
Jordan De Goey has jetted to Germany to see the hamstring guru who healed Jamie Elliot and Darcy Moore in a last-ditch bid to return for the Grand Final. Plus the latest on Cats injuries and Aaron Naughton’s knee.
Was this the biggest coaching blunder of the year?
Geelong’s season is hanging by a thread and the blame lies squarely at the feet of coach Chris Scott, according to North Melbourne great David King.
‘This game was lost by Chris Scott’
Chris Scott chose to play none of his recognised ruckmen against Collingwood — and the criticism is coming. Plus the coach’s botched weather report, the Cats who must lift — and how Collingwood soared into another preliminary final.
Robbo: Are Cats’ finals woes mental?
Geelong coach Chris Scott doesn’t indulge in history too much, but with a 3-10 finals record since the 2010 Grand Final, the Cats’ September failures have to be mental, Mark Robinson writes.
Collingwood’s Mr September steals the show
It’s no coincidence that during Collingwood’s mid-year slump this man was missing in action. While Scott Pendlebury was in the top handful of players on a milestone night, this gun midfielder was next level.
A Geelong final? Cats can forget it
The AFL is set to schedule Geelong’s cut-throat semi-final against West Coast at the MCG. And one premiership coach says the Cats should consider walking away from GMHBA Stadium.
War of words erupts over Cats-Pies jumper clash
Eddie McGuire claims there was a gentleman’s handshake agreement Geelong would wear white gear to avoid jumper clashes, but Cats president Colin Carter says it’s news to him.
McGuane: Pies can’t fall into Cat trap
Geelong must explode out of the blocks, and Collingwood can’t allow the Cats to dictate how the game is played. Mick McGuane reveals how the qualifying final will be won and lost.
Malthouse: Cats can’t use MCG as an excuse
The AFL’s decision to deny Geelong a home final is unfair, but complaining about it won’t achieve anything. Mick Malthouse, who faced the same issue as Eagles coach, reveals how he turned it into a positive.
Trade news: Dogs eye triple treat
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
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