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.
Geelong
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.
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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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.
McKernan: Cats made ruck error weeks ago
Corey McKernan says too many senior coaches don’t understand the psychology of ruckmen, saying the Cats didn’t just make an error against Collingwood — but several weeks ago.
The Tackle: High pressure system closing on Scott
Chris Scott said he dropped ruckman Rhys Stanley on Friday after predictions of rain. When Jane Bunn previews this weekend’s weather, there will be a high pressure system hovering over the Cats coaches box, writes Mark Robinson. LIKES AND DISLIKES
The 10 Cats who should be feeling the heat
Patrick Dangerfield was Superman, Iron Man and Thor combined on Friday night. But if these 10 Cats can’t play Robin to his Batman against West Coast, Geelong will struggle to avoid a straight-sets exit.
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