AFL champions’ ‘absolute class’ act
Reigning premiers the Geelong Cats have had a shocking start to the season but while they don’t have any wins, this act showed they’re winners.
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Scott reveals how Cats recover from putrid 47-year record
Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken about the necessary steps the reigning premiers must take as they come to terms with being in uncharted territory — winless and last on the ladder.
Wild scenes in unthinkable 47-year shock
The AFL world is dumbfounded after the reigning premiers’ horror start to the season continued — and fans think they know why.
Malthouse: Heat on leadership, hunger for hunted Cats
Structurally the reigning premiers are sound but in the process of change, particularly at the top following Joel Selwood’s retirement. Mick Malthouse on why it isn’t panic stations just yet.
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Dusty v Danger: Who wins heavyweight showdown?
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The mark that revealed Bartel’s courage
Jimmy Bartel was in his third season at Geelong in 2004 had yet to cement his spot in the senior team until this courageous mark that would later define his career.
Cats’ premiership window will shut in two weeks
After winning through to a preliminary final, Geelong has one last chance to squeeze a flag out of its current group of super veterans before a rebuild looms next season, writes Dwayne Russell.
Finally, a fast finals start as Cats prey on Eagles
Geelong was under the pump for its slow starts in finals, but a remarkable first quarter blitz against West Coast proved the catalyst for one of Chris Scott’s greatest victories. Here’s how they did it.
’It’s poor practice:’ AFL boss rebukes Hutchy
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has rebuked football powerbroker Craig Hutchison’s company over the footy finals tickets gouging probe.
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.
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
Roo beauty! Goldstein snubs Cats mega deal
Ruckman Todd Goldstein has resisted interest from Geelong to ink a multi-year deal with North Melbourne and will finish his career as a one-club player.
‘Don’t call me Stevie, call me Norm’
Steve Johnson’s career was hanging by a thread at the start of 2007. But by Grand Final day, he had completed a remarkable transformation.
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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