Cats coach erupts: ‘Something I’ve never seen’
The normally cool and calm coach of the reigning AFL premiers has erupted at three-quarter time in scenes that left commentators stunned.
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‘A lot of growth’: Why Cat is keen for more midfield minutes
Injury thrust Mark O’Connor into the midfield rotation in recent weeks and the premiership Cat is hoping there is more onball time to come.
Road to 100: Why O’Connor didn’t see future in footy at Cats
As he prepares to join an exclusive list of Irish players to make 100 AFL appearances, Mark O’Connor has revealed why he initially thought he would only be in Geelong for six months.
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Who has been Geelong’s most improved? Best young player? And best overall? Check out our mid-year awards.
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SuperCoach: Believe in the power of Gaz
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All signs point to Round 1 return for Gaz
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Which draftees will debut in Round 1?
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Ablett: Not here to finish up, I’m here to win a flag
GARY Ablett’s return to Geelong is a romantic story, but the little champ hasn’t come back to the club for sentimental reasons, he’s here to win another premiership.
King: AFL has never seen midfield talent like this
IN the name of Gary, Patrick and Joel. Amen. The “Son of God” returns and the excitement is consuming all football fans, with the fairytale finish to an unbelievable career as “Junior” comes home.David King and Mark Robinson on the Cats’ bid for premiership glory.
What your club’s marketing slogan should have been
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