Footy translator: What Chris Scott says v what he means
What would Chris Scott have said if he was handed truth serum before his 10-minute press conference after a shock loss to the Suns? Wreck It Ralph takes a look.
Geelong
The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
Cats star under fire for Maccas comment
Kane Cornes says Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron’s off-season comments don’t look good after a disastrous start to their 2023 season.
‘End of an era’: Greats sink the boots into lowly Cats
The claws have been sharpened as Geelong was firmly in the sights of some of footy’s greats in the hours after a horror loss on the Gold Coast.
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The Tackle: What’s keeping these Pies up at night
Collingwood enters the preliminary final with the hottest midfield in the AFL. But after watching GWS take down the Bulldogs and Lions, one man will be making the Pies’ onballers very nervous. Plus Robbo’s semi-final likes and dislikes.
Why? Unsavoury acts could cost Giants, Cats a flag
The potential suspensions of Geelong forward Tom Hawkins and GWS star Toby Greene will have huge repercussions on their sides’ hopes in this weekend’s preliminary finals. Which makes their avoidable acts even more baffling, writes Warren Tredrea.
The key Tigers who missed Cats whack
In their only meeting this year Geelong smashed Richmond on a Friday night at the MCG. But the Cats would be “naive” to pay too much attention to that result.
Trade talk: What will Jones cost Saints?
If St Kilda is forced to trade pick No.5 to land Brad Hill, how would it get a deal done for Sydney’s Zak Jones? The pacy midfielder is of interest to the Saints, but at what price?
McGuane: How Cats can fill Hawkins void
With Tom Hawkins facing suspension for his hit on Will Schofield, how can Geelong kick a winning score against flag favourite Richmond? Mick McGuane says two players will be crucial to the Cats’ hopes of an upset.
Forward thinking? Hardwick’s big Dusty call
Will Dustin Martin be deployed forward against Geelong after his six-goal qualifying final? It’s a decision coach Damien Hardwick will have a large say in but might come down to the Tigers superstar.
Hawkins tight-lipped on tribunal challenge
Tom Hawkins is almost certain to challenge a one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal — an action one AFL great says could haunt the Cats key forward “for the rest of his footy life”.
Young Cats duo continue to impress
Geelong’s stars often get the limelight, but two Cats snagged in the rookie draft are receiving plenty of praise internally. And a Cats teammate believes the duo will be 10 year players for the club.
Robbo: Hawkins knew strike crossed the line
It’s a shame Tom Hawkins is set to miss Geelong’s preliminary final against Richmond, but it’s his own fault — and his actions after the hit gave the game away, writes Mark Robinson.
Footy fans camp out for ‘golden ticket’
They’ll be on the street for two nights but that’s a small price to pay for these die-hard Richmond fans already lining up to grab a ticket to the Tiger’s clash against Geelong.
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