Blunders, boos, heroics: Easter Monday — the Bailey Smith show
Bailey Smith went to Geelong to escape the spotlight. But in his first MCG marquee clash, Cats and Hawks fans were treated to the whole package in a game that will long be remembered.
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Scott calls for umpires to focus on improvement
Geelong coach Chris Scott thinks umpires need to be “working as hard” as they can to improve after fans from both sides were left livid over several calls during Geelong’s win at the MCG.
AFL world calls for send-offs after shock act
Conor Nash is in all sorts of trouble after knocking Gryan Miers out in a savage moment in Geelong’s thrilling victory at the MCG.
Stewart a must or pass? Four Easter SuperCoach takeaways
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Locked in: Mature-age sensation, promising tall sign on at Cats
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VFL notes: BFNL sensation edges closer to debut as Cat responds
Jhye Clark was dropped for Geelong’s win over Melbourne, and he played like he had a point to prove. Plus, a local livewire is now officially banging the door down. See the full notes here.
Back where he belongs: Late in, whipping boy unlock Cats’ weapon
A Geelong late change and a subsequent injury may be a blessing in disguise for the Cats, as a whipping boy helped play a talented tall into form.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Geelong v Melbourne
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