The weapon that Cats legend says will help back-to-back dreams
Legendary Cat Doug Wade has pointed to one key factor that will help his old club in the hunt for back-to-back flags.
Legendary Cat Doug Wade has pointed to one key factor that will help his old club in the hunt for back-to-back flags.
Geelong has confirmed the extent of skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury suffered against Adelaide on Saturday, labelling the outcome as “positive”.
Melbourne surged to the top of the ladder after holding off a plucky Gold Coast, as fans were left fuming over a couple of late decisions.
Geelong showed they’ve still got it and stamped their authority on the competition, but they could be without a huge asset after a hamstring injury.
RETURNING Cat Gary Ablett will be seen on footy’s Friday night stage for the first time in more than seven years next season.
WHAT we have learned from Luke Hodge’s move to Brisbane is that being a one-club player doesn’t matter as much anymore and don’t to be surprised to see more shock moves next year.
STEVE Johnson reveals how he became frustrated in his last year at Geelong as coaches picked players he says didn’t deserve a game, his relationship with Chris Scott strained and the desperate lengths he went to in a bid to play a 16th season with the Cats.
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GEELONG has Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood and now Gary Ablett but the midfield can only take it so far. The Cats must fix one key area before it can take the next step and win the flag. GARY BUCKENARA’S LIST ANALYSIS
EXCLUSIVE: RICHMOND could unveil its premiership flag on the opening night of the AFL season against Carlton at the MCG. SEE EVERY ROUND 1 FIXTURE
THE AFL has cut the pre-season competition short and scheduled every game away from traditional AFL venues, leaving Etihad Stadium vacant. Where is your club playing? FULL PRE-SEASON FIXTURE
ESSENDON might have won the trade period, but the Bombers have also collected an unusual wooden spoon. Where does your club stand heading into the draft? FULL LADDER
JAKE Lever, Bryce Gibbs and Gary Ablett could repay their new clubs with silverware next year but Josh Schache is a long-term gamble. Which traded players will have the most impact?
WILL the 2017 goalkicking exploits of Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin be enough to gain them dual eligibility in SuperCoach in 2018? HIGGO HAS THE ANSWER
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