Cats’ changes, trade recruit that can avenge brutal finals exit
Geelong’s finals exit last season was ‘gut-wrenching’. But one of the club’s stars has high hopes for this season after learning the hard way.
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Cats’ call on tall trio revealed
A Geelong assistant coach has revealed the plans in place for the Cats’ defensive structure after Esava Ratugolea, Jack Henry and Sam de Koning played their first game together.
Injury news: Cats’ Jezza update as key player set for return
Will Jeremy Cameron return from concussion against the Roos? The Cats have given an update. Plus, there’s good news on the injury front.
The five Cats that need to lift on the run home
Some key components from Geelong’s premiership run just haven’t been the same this year. Here’s who needs to step it up to help the Cats claw into the top eight.
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Cats must wait on contracted stars
GEELONG looks likely to have to wait on extending the contract of star recruit Tim Kelly. Plus Dan Menzel’s competition-worst stats and contract news on the Swans and Kangas.
When is the right time to get Dangerfield?
YOU can’t win SuperCoach without Patrick Dangerfield. The question of when to get him is another question. Get the best trade advice and see the crazy selections that claimed this week’s top score.
The Tackle: How to break ‘Dog ugly’ Demons
MELBOURNE’S capitulation after quarter-time yesterday sent a clear message to 17 other teams, writes MARK ROBINSON. Meawhile, Essendon, Hawthorn and Collingwood are in the positive for Round 4. PLUS BEST TWEETS
Why Cats won’t offer Menzel a long-term deal
GEELONG will happily sign up five-goal hero Daniel Menzel for 2019, but coach Chris Scott said the mercurial forward couldn’t expect a long-term contract.
No forward thinking as Cats bury Saints
SAINTS coach Alan Richardson could’ve partnered Wayne Carey with Tony Lockett and Buddy Franklin against Geelong and still struggled to kick a winning score as the clinical Cats put them away.
AFL ‘hysteria’ on interchange rules needs to stop
AS the league looks for ways to make the game more attractive, AFLPA president and Geelong star PATRICK DANGERFIELD says there’s one thing the AFL must not do.
Time to give fans back their game: Malthouse
FREE kicks are on the rise in 2018, but MICK MALTHOUSE says AFL umpires aren’t to blame. The three-time premiership coach has called on league headquarters to give the game back to the fans.
Wells back as big Dog shines in the wet
COLLINGWOOD’S big weekend just got better with star Pie Daniel Wells returning to the field, while Bulldog Tom Boyd impressed. VFL SCORES
Tigers smash membership record
RICHMOND has become footy’s first club to crash through a record membership mark, while Collingwood has slipped to fourth on the official tally. SEE THE MEMBERSHIP LADDER
Blue to miss a month, Hanley set for surgery
CARLTON will be missing young defender Caleb Marchbank for the next month while Pearce Hanley’s injury curse continues. See who’s injured and who could be up for selection at your club.
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