Draft smokey to breakout Cat: Dempsey’s remarkable rise
Plucked from obscurity, Oliver Dempsey’s story pales in comparison to most Rising Star nominees. The Cat opens up on the moments that have shaped his dramatic ascent.
Geelong
Stewart’s call on ‘massive number’ of unsigned Cats
Geelong vice-captain Tom Stewart shares his thoughts on the significant number of uncontracted Cats. And he is bullish on one recently signed young gun.
‘Indescribable’: Selfless Mannagh’s emotion after sub debut
Some would be miffed to debut in the green vest, but not Shaun Mannagh. The former VFL phenom reflects on his cameo with the game on the line and his long journey to the bigtime.
Analysis: Danger, young guns make statements as heat on veteran
Patrick Dangerfield wound back the clock while several youngsters lifted when it mattered. But question marks hang over a veteran who was convincingly beaten.
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‘Pressure on everyone’: Finals crunch hits
After 57 years in the premiership wilderness Melbourne is odds-on to advance to the AFL grand final, and the weight of expectation will come to a head on Friday night.
AFL moves to stop of repeat of WA ambulance saga
The AFL has reached an agreement with Western Australian authorities to avoid a repeat of Zach Sproule drama, where he faced a long delay before taken to a Perth hospital.
The snub that inspired Henry’s breakout year
Jack Henry was overlooked by the Cats in Round 1 but has emerged as one of the competition’s best young defenders in 2021 as he prepares for the third preliminary final of his career.
Coach’s surprising finals admission
Chris Scott knows about preliminary finals and the premiership-winning coach says they can be the most nerve-racking games of all.
Cats injury update: Parfitt’s diagnosis revealed
Geelong has revealed whether midfielder Brandan Parfitt is a chance to play again this season after he was subbed out during the Cats’ 35-point win over GWS.
Star’s ‘crazy’ prediction for AFL final
The Demons and Cats have a history of close encounters and Melbourne’s skipper says he expects the trend to continue on Friday.
McGuane: What X-Factor must fix for Dogs to advance
Aaron Naughton will be significant in the Bulldogs’ cutthroat final. But an area of his game let him down the last time he faced the Lions. Full analysis.
‘Shattered’ AFL star ‘can hardly move’
Geelong’s semi-final win ended the Giants’ season and has also likely forced veteran ruckman Shane Mumford into retirement.
‘Flogged’: Footy fans erupt at umpiring farce
AFL fans took to social media to blast a series of controversial umpiring decisions in Friday evening’s finals clash at Perth.
Classy moment after record-breaking win
After Geelong booked its place in a preliminary final, there was a touching moment when a legend of the game honoured his successor.
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