Geelong skipper Joel Selwood is racing to be fit for Saturday’s semi-final after having surgery on his badly injured finger. But one medical expert says the Cats took a chance by putting their star under the knife.
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Geelong Cats skipper Joel Selwood says the club has received unbelievable support from fans during a one-of-a-kind season.
The finals kick off on Thursday night and with no key players on the injury list, Joel Selwood is confident Geelong couldn’t be in a better position to make a deep run for the premiership.
It’s a tactic that has worked on and off since Patrick Dangerfield joined Geelong, and Chris Scott said the Cats superstar could be used forward in the finals as the club looks to win its first flag since 2011.
Sydney coach John Longmire was asked whether landing Essendon spearhead Joe Daniher would add much-needed firepower to the Swans’ forward line – and he gave a no-frills answer.
Nakia Cockatoo will leave Geelong’s Queensland’s hub and fly home after another injury setback. The exciting forward is coming out of contract and Cats coach Chris Scott has addressed his future.
Rivals will become training partners under a plan devised between Geelong and Richmond to get Shane Edwards and Gary Ablett into Queensland ahead of the finals — but there is one hurdle left to clear.
Geelong recruit Jack Steven was on light duties this morning as he returning to the club for the first time since he was stabbed eight days ago. The Cats are yet to work out a concrete plan for his return to full training.
A max temperature of 9.4C, driving rain and 70km/h winds. Sounds like a typical day at Kardinia Park. But Geelong champion Peter Riccardi says this was no typical day.
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