Shaun Mannagh won’t be seen in the state leagues for a while if the weekend was anything to go by. Plus, could a ruckman come into the frame after Geelong’s sub call? See the full notes here.
Thomson endured grand final heartbreak last season, but the Tigers turned the tables this time. Meanwhile, Lara has completed a historic four-from-four premiership feat through the grades.
Willem Duursma is one of top prospects in this year’s draft – and he knows how it works. The young gun opens up on Harley Reid’s influence and his three siblings who have all made the big time.
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
Max Holmes copped heavy attention from St Kilda last week. And while it was only his third significant tag since the start of last year, expect them to come thick and fast. Here’s why.
Oli Wiltshire was a long way back when he was drafted out of the Bellarine league by Geelong. But 18 months on, a debut might not be as far away as first thought.
Will McLachlan was staking his claim for the mid-season draft 12 months ago. Last week, he made his AFL debut for the reigning premiers. The Falcons export reflects on his whirlwind year and the setbacks that helped him get there.
Mark Blicavs turns 34 this week, yet he remains an integral part of the Cats side. Coming out of contract at the end of the year, does he have the desire to play on?
The big draft names will be obvious when the ball is bounced for the Coates League season opener – but plenty more are waiting to surprise. Here are all the prospects to watch.
Bailey Smith and Jack Martin were both late withdrawals, while Tom Stewart was subbed out over the weekend. And there is an update on the trio after the Cats’ training on Tuesday.
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