Teams: Look who Cats have dragged in
Geelong was roundly criticised for their controversial ruck ploy last week against Collingwood but the Cats will take on West Coast with a recognised ruckman — unless coach Chris Scott pulls another late swiftie.
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Tips: Cats win is going to be fun
Most tipsters think it’ll be a case of ‘straight-sets’ Cats, but one of our experts is getting the popcorn ready if Geelong’s coach can orchestrate a memorable win. SEE THE TIPS
Martin ‘implores’ Lion pack to stay true
The sellout Gabba crowd had plenty of yellow and black in it, but with GWS heading north Lions ruckman Stef Martin hopes his home ground can again be a massive advantage.
Major talking points from week one of finals
Chris Scott’s leaving out Rhys Stanley due to rain, Dylan Grimes’ ‘dive’ and GWS’ physicality against Western Bulldogs. The opening week of finals had plenty for the fans to digest.
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All-Sydney decider terrifies Victorians
MAYBE — just maybe — we are on the verge of the first all-Sydney AFL Grand Final. BOOOOOOM. That was the sound of Eddie McGuire’s head exploding.
Mumford signs on for two more years
THE Giants love their Mummy and the feeling is mutual for their ruckman Shane Mumford who has extended his stay at GWS by two years.
Clubs take aim at Giants’ river of gold
AFL clubs say unless Greater Western Sydney’s talent academy is stripped of the Riverina goldmine the Giants will have little incentive to grow the game.
Clubs cry foul over Giants’ zone rights
UPDATE: GREATER Western Sydney has defended its exclusive zone rights with the AFL set to review the club’s controversial academy system.
Allan returns to Magpie nest
VETERAN football operations boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan is returning Collingwood.
Giants go to town farming heartland
JARROD Brander is the key forward you’d love your club to draft.
Barometer: Griffen, Hodge out with injuries
GWS Giants must make do without stars Ryan Griffen and Devon Smith, while Hawthorn has lost skipper Luke Hodge to a serious knee injury. LATEST INJURY NEWS AT YOUR CLUB
SuperLadder: Where your club sits
HOW is your team shaping up after Round 6? Jon Anderson looks at every team and gives his expert opinion on the upcoming games.
Winners all round in Stevie J trade: Scott
CHRIS Scott believes the decision to jettison Steve Johnson can be a win-win equation, adamant Geelong didn’t err by delisting the Norm Smith medallist.
Bigger, stronger Lobb making his mark
RORY Lobb is in the midst was a breakout season after the GWS big man fell just two contested marks short of the AFL record on Saturday.
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