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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats walks out at 3 quarter time during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Easy goals’: The pattern that has Geelong’s flag defence on edge

A pair of goals in the final seconds of the first half showed Geelong’s issues this year. Here’s where things are going wrong, plus the crucial form slump that has hit Jeremy Cameron.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Power head coach Ken Hinkley smiles after winning the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 09, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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Hinkley’s ‘best list’ call vindicated after 11th straight win

Sceptics scoffed in the pre-season when Ken Hinkley called the Power’s 2023 list the best he’d coached. After swamping reigning premiers Geelong for an eleventh straight win he’s looking vindicated.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats is tackled by Connor Rozee of the Power during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Couldn’t move’: Danger’s horror injury

Patrick Dangerfield was labelled a warrior for playing out Thursday’s loss to Adelaide before a trip to hospital revealed a significant injury.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats warms up during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Toughest in the comp’: Dangerfield’s injury revealed

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield will be forced to drive back to Victoria today after his horrific injury. Here’s what recent examples indicate for how long he will be sidelined.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Cats fans celebrates as the final siren sounds during the 2020 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 17, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Grand final tickets gone in 20 minutes

This year’s AFL grand final will be like no other and fans have been quick to ensure it will be a sellout.

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CSIRO workmates and passionate Richmond supporters gearing up for Preliminary Final tomorrow between Port Adelaide and Richmond.Paul Clarke , Christian Katis , Joe Scibs , Michael Floros and Greg Blease ( front ) show their colours. Picture : Ian Currie

Excitement grows as Cats, Tigers fans await twilight clash

Richmond and Geelong players have been banned from entering bars, pubs and restaurants since March, but this weekend will escape more than seven months of hardline AFL hub protocols as soon as the final siren sounds Grand Final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Rhys Stanley of the Cats and Toby Nankervis of the Tigers compete in a ruck contest during the 2018 AFL round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 17, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Nank must pull rank to prevent Stanley cup finish

The grand final ruck battle between Richmond’s Toby Nankervis and Geelong’s Rhys Stanley pits strength against speed. And it could go a long way to deciding the outcome of the match, writes Mick Malthouse.

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Robbo: Norm Rioli? Tiger can join family greats

The Riolis have a fine Norm Smith Medal tradition with Maurice and Cyril already claiming the award for best on ground in a Grand Final. And Tiger Daniel has the tools to add to the collection, writes Mark Robinson.

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How should a champion call time on their career?

There are clear parallels between the stellar careers of Cameron Smith and Gary Ablett, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK – yet it’s how they chose to exit the spotlight that says most about the men.

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