Cats back injury-hit pair with contract extensions
Geelong has put its faith in a pair of youngsters with contract extensions, keeping an interstate tall in Victoria.
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The memories that linger for 1963 premiership captain Fred Wooller
Flag-winning captain Fred Wooller remains ‘fortunate’ for his life in football and with Geelong as he looks back over the flag win from 60 years ago.
‘Sydney next week’: Danger’s bold return plan
He has been using an oxygen tank to help his partially collapsed lung, but Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has an ambitious return date in mind.
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AFL stars’ wonder pain jabs revealed
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Barometer: Dogs injury woes deepen
BULLDOGS recruit Jackson Trengove has suffered a cracked shoulder blade, putting more pressure on the club’s defence. While there’s more injury news out of Hawthorn and Collingwood. WHO’S HURT AT YOUR CLUB?
I know it ‘annoys people’: Selwood on high frees
GEELONG captain Joel Selwood says he knows his tactics to draw high free kicks annoys people but isn’t bothered and says he will continue to take tacklers on despite outraged fans venting their frustration during the Easter Monday clash.
Power rankings: Hinkley’s long game unfolding
DOUGAL Howard, Todd Marshall and Riley Bonner were the three most contentious selections in Port Adelaide’s team for last year’s elimination final. But Ken Hinkley’s faith in his youngsters is already paying dividends.
Gaz, Danger and Selwood can’t do it all
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Hawks expose Cats’ big (man) weakness
GEELONG has a problem. After two rounds a key weakness Cats coach Chris Scott needs to address is the ruck after being exposed by Ben McEvoy in the Easter Monday loss to Hawthorn.
AFL worth the wait for Cat Kelly
GEELONG snatched Tim Kelly from under the nose of several AFL rivals and it has paid immediate dividends with the mature-age recruit already feeling like he belongs at the Cattery.
Not since Voss and co. have we seen a Fab Four like this
REMEMBER Brisbane’s Fab Four? No other AFL club has had a midfield so rich in talent since. Until now. On Easter Monday, Geelong unleashes its own Awesome Foursome.
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