Turbo charged Cats term shows the flag defence is not done yet
It took some time but the Cats finally got going after halftime on Monday. And they showed that reports of their demise have been greatly exaggerated.
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Why Cats and Hawks fans must show up to keep Easter Monday
Crowds for the traditional Easter Monday clash between Geelong and Hawthorn are on the decline. Fans of both clubs need to lift to lock the match into the calendar.
AFL club sued over ‘sexual abuse’ claim
A former player has launched Supreme Court action against Geelong over allegations of historical “sexual abuse”.
‘Right decision’ to play Hawkins despite slow start
Cats coach Chris Scott believes veteran forward Tom Hawkins will continue to get better throughout the season despite a lacklustre start to the side’s premiership defence.
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Derm: Scott should put Tigers in Danger zone
Geelong will toy with playing Esava Ratugolea one-out up forward on Friday or recalling Gary Rohan after Tom Hawkins was suspended. But Patrick Dangerfield is the man to lead the Cats’ attack, writes Dermott Brereton.
MCG footy fans brace for miserable weather
Melbourne is set to be battered by wild weather later this week but that hasn’t deterred footy fans, with only 1100 public tickets left for Friday’s Richmond-Geelong blockbuster. This is what the weather has in store for AFL diehards.
Trade news: Higgins sticks with Roos
North Melbourne’s two-time best-and-fairest winner Shaun Higgins has re-signed, potentially turning his back on a longer, more-lucrative deal with Geelong.
Why Harry’s tummy was ‘extra tight’
Driving back to Geelong after a qualifying final defeat,dual-premiership defender Harry Taylor could have given in to worry and despair. But he found inspiration in an unlikely source.
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.
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