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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Tom Stewart will miss the grand final after his concussion exit - but the Cats remain buoyant. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Chris Scott believes Geelong are better placed to attack an AFL grand final than at any stage during his coaching tenure, despite losing star utility Tom Stewart to concussion.

Stewart was hurt in a tackle during the Cats' 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) win over Hawthorn in Friday night's preliminary final and had to be subbed out before quarter-time.

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