How a SANFL club became Geelong’s recruiting hot spot
Three times in 18 months Geelong tapped a SANFL coach on the shoulder and grabbed one of his players. Here is why the Cats are so into Woodville-West Torrens.
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Why Gryan Miers should be on the All-Australian radar
He may have only kicked two goals this year but nobody in the AFL is playing his position better right now than master assistant Gryan Miers.
’Falling in love with running’: Hardie’s hard yards to get to Cats
After a training session, Mitch Hardie would reach for the runners and go again, pounding through another run on the pavement. It was all part of his rise to being drafted by Geelong.
How Jack Henry left ‘dark, isolating’ rehab behind
Having injured the same foot three times, Jack Henry went through a ‘tough’ road back to Geelong’s side. But the premiership Cat took it all in his stride.
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SuperCoach price reveal: Bombers to Suns
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Danger’s radical plan for AFL fixture
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Gazza ‘just a freak of nature’
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Brotherly shove: ‘He generally finishes last’
JOEL Selwood has his brother Scott covered on the football field, but did the younger brother get one over his Geelong teammate in the Lorne Pier to Pub swim?
Who AFL fans should cheer for at Aus Open
AFL clubs can be likened to Australian Open superstars such as Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal. But which team is most like Aussie firebrand Nick Kyrgios?
Meet the AFLX All Stars
THE ‘Big Three’ Dustin Martin, Patrick Dangerfield and Scott Pendlebury are almost unanimous inclusions in hypothetical AFLX All Star teams but, from there, it’s a mixed bag as Herald Sun reporters pick their ‘best 10s’.
Burgoyne set to achieve rare mark
HAWTHORN veteran Shaun Burgoyne is set to join a very exclusive club in 2018 while a host of other players will also etch their names in the record books this year.
Forward or back? Cats’ big Harry call
GEELONG coach Chris Scott has some major decisions to make when it comes to his forward line in 2018. But as CHRIS CAVANAGH writes, getting Harry Taylor’s position right could lead to flag.
Will the Demons ever beat North again?
IT’S now 2018. The last time Melbourne beat North Melbourne was in 2006. How is that even possible? Plenty of other clubs have long-term hoodoos they want to break. Who spooks your team?
Why we should be AFLX-cited
THE AFL’s new concept, AFLX, is set to excite next month by showcasing the game’s hottest young stars. Here’s why we should be getting excited about the pre-season game.
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