How a SANFL club became Geelong’s recruiting hot spot
Three times in 18 months Geelong tapped a SANFL coach on the shoulder and grabbed one of his players. Here is why the Cats are so into Woodville-West Torrens.
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Why Gryan Miers should be on the All-Australian radar
He may have only kicked two goals this year but nobody in the AFL is playing his position better right now than master assistant Gryan Miers.
’Falling in love with running’: Hardie’s hard yards to get to Cats
After a training session, Mitch Hardie would reach for the runners and go again, pounding through another run on the pavement. It was all part of his rise to being drafted by Geelong.
How Jack Henry left ‘dark, isolating’ rehab behind
Having injured the same foot three times, Jack Henry went through a ‘tough’ road back to Geelong’s side. But the premiership Cat took it all in his stride.
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Cats, Dees face early sliding doors moment
MELBOURNE has youth on its side, while Geelong is an ageing campaigner you can’t dismiss. The two teams face off in Round 1 in what will be a fascinating contest. Which team is likely to still be in the hunt come finals time?
JLT teams: Still no Gaz, big names back for Pies
GEELONG fans will have to wait to see Gary Ablett back in the hoops with the superstar midfielder left out of the Cats’ final JLT match with a hamstring injury, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names. SEE THE FULL SQUADS
Barometer: Fantasia out with knee injury
ESSENDON forward Orazio Fantasia will have a delayed start to 2018 after undergoing a procedure on his knee on Thursday. Plus, get the latest on Cyril Rioli. SEE YOUR CLUB’S INJURY LIST
Vic club’s massive McGovern offer
IF WEST Coast wants to retain star defender Jeremy McGovern it will have to pay up, with one Victorian club offering the free agent a massive six-year deal.
Why SuperCoaches are pouncing on Cat Kelly
TIM Kelly looks a lock for Geelong’s Round 1 side and he is a must for your SuperCoach side after an impressive performance against Gold Coast, which has unearthed a bolter. SEE EVERY SCORE
New Suns style is long overdue
IT’S only one pre-season match but new Suns coach Stuart Dew has already worked wonders at Gold Coast with the team producing the type of discipline we have rarely seen from them.
AFL’s best should be paid outside cap: Pelchen
A FORMER list boss says AFL clubs would more readily retain their stars in an era of free agency if marquee players were paid outside the salary cap, and wants the league to consider other significant changes.
‘Freak’ Ablett like Federer: Cats boss
ROGER Federer, Tom Brady and … Gary Ablett. The comparison might raise eyebrows for some but Geelong’s president says the Cats’ favourite son is one of a kind.
Is your club’s footy membership a good deal?
IT may come as a surprise to footy fans that not all season packages were created equally, with AFL clubs offering a variety of memberships and passes with a range of benefits. How does yours stack up? CHECK YOUR CLUB
Who is the Dustin Martin of your club?
CARLTON might have uncovered another marking forward with a difference — Patrick Cripps might also be the Blues’ best midfielder. JON RALPH looks at every club’s man with a one-two punch.
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