SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Adelaide v Geelong
Geelong’s stars stole the Gather Round show, while a pair of Crows midfielders disappointed SuperCoach owners. Recap the key news and more here.
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‘It wasn’t us’: Nicks responds to Crows’ horror final term
Did the five-day break hurt the Crows on Thursday night? Matthew Nicks isn’t hiding behind his side’s preparation, instead highlighting where it all went wrong.
Red-time rampage: Inside the costly minute that will haunt Crows
Adelaide led by four goals one minute before half-time in the Gather Round opener against Geelong. Then the Crows opened the door – and the Cats never looked back.
Danger has done a ‘Lethal’ … could it decide the flag?
Patrick Dangerfield came back to haunt his former side in a Leigh Matthews-like performance up forward. Jay Clark writes, it’s the positional move that could have the biggest bearing on the 2025 flag.
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Same, same but different: How Lions exposed Cats again
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.
Forwards to make timely return for Lions
Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann will be ‘handy inclusions’ for the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night for their game against Geelong.
Revealed: What Scott told Lions star after prelim final heroics
Will Ashcroft grew up a staunch Cats supporter. And after playing a role in vanquishing Geelong from the premiership race last year, the young Lion shared a special moment with Chris Scott.
Lions ‘sharpening’ premiership ‘axe’
The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their unbeaten start to their AFL premiership defence on Saturday night at the Gabba against Geelong.
What stirring Cats boilover really means for Saints’ future
Ross Lyon and the Saints proved many wrong with an upset win on Saturday night. But ED BOURKE asks, did they also prove a point to their biggest young star?
Dramatic review key to Saints’ massive upset
Geelong was storming home in its clash with St Kilda when a last-gasp effort on the goal line helped the underdogs grab a huge victory.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
Why Cats could ‘definitely’ unleash dual rucks
Sam De Koning was dominant as Geelong’s number one ruckman in the season opener but coach Chris Scott says he might not always fill the role, opening the door for a veteran’s return.
Cats’ quirky Marvel curse revealed
The form lines suggest Geelong should be recording a comfortable win this weekend however history suggests the Saints could come marching in. Here’s why.
Scouting notes: Forgotten recruit shines, draft hopeful turns heads
The Cats could get even better after two forwards produced cameos in the VFL. Plus, an athletic ruckman is making an early mid-season draft case. See how every Cat fared and the local standouts.
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