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.
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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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Is your club’s footy membership a good deal?
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Who is the Dustin Martin of your club?
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Why Cats won’t risk star trio
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Twilight AFL Grand Final: It’s time for change
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What AFLX taught us for SuperCoach 2018
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Rule change may help clubs poach Sloane
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