Master coach: Those closest to Chris Scott reveal his strengths
On the eve of his 300th game, those who have worked closest to Chris Scott provide a rare insight into how he became a dominant coach.
Geelong
Jezza: Which Cats would dominate in a bygone era
Ahead of Geelong’s Retro Round, Jeremy Cameron has detailed why he would thrive and why he would struggle playing decades ago. Plus he pays tribute to coach Chris Scott.
Danger declared himself fit just seven days after lung blow
Only a week after literally busting a lung, Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was ready to play, and could have played if the Cats were scheduled later on the weekend, Chris Scott says.
Cats back injury-hit pair with contract extensions
Geelong has put its faith in a pair of youngsters with contract extensions, keeping an interstate tall in Victoria.
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Who is the best forward in the AFL?
THEY earn the big bucks. The AFL’s best forwards come in all shapes and sizes, but who would you pick if you could have just one. See each club’s superstar and HAVE YOUR SAY.
Will Cats’ mature-age rookie factory deliver again?
WHAT’S that saying about teaching an old Cat new tricks? Mature-age recruit Tim Kelly is the latest in a long line of recycled Geelong stars — and SuperCoach guns.
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.
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