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'Gutted': Hawks look to future with Cats too good

While Hawthorn made more progress this season, and know they are on the right track, their preliminary-final loss to Geelong was tough to take.

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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.

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Lions stalwart's 'timely' return for prelim final

The heartbreak story of Brisbane's 2024 premiership, Oscar McInerney shapes as a crucial member of the Lions' push for back-to-back flags.

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Hawks won't stand still as aggressive off-season looms

After Hawthorn lost their AFL preliminary final to Geelong, coach Sam Mitchell made it clear they cannot stand still and will aggressively recruit again.

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AFL finals stage set for Nick Daicos and Will Ashcroft to stake claim as generation’s best

Two of the AFL’s best young footballers take to the field as Collingwood and Brisbane meet in a preliminary final, both with brothers by their side

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'Really difficult': Dangerfield devastated for Stewart

Patrick Dangerfield's joy at Geelong winning through to the grand final was tempered by losing friend and teammate Tom Stewart for the game with concussion.

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Vintage Patrick Dangerfield leads Geelong into AFL grand final with win over Hawthorn

Cats defeat Hawks 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) at the MCG as their 35-year-old captain scores three goals in preliminary final

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Star hurt as Cats claw past Hawks into AFL grand final

Led by Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong have rallied to dominate Hawthorn and progress to next week's AFL grand final against Collingwood or Brisbane.

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Chol to face MRO scrutiny after Stewart tackle

Hawthorn tall utility Mabior Chol will await the verdict after his involvement in an incident that concussed Geelong defender Tom Stewart.

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Why frustrated Kangaroos skipper could be on the move

North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin has become increasingly frustrated at his lack of midfield minutes, but Harry Sheezel is imploring the 27-year-old to stay.

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Geelong defeat Hawthorn: AFL 2025 preliminary final – as it happened

The Cats book a grand final spot as a Patrick Dangerfield masterclass helps them beat the Hawks by 30 points at the MCG

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Axed Demons coach Goodwin finds new interstate home

Former Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin will join the brains trust at Sydney, a month after being axed by the Demons.

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Shark 'won't be silly' and push taunting too far: Fitzy

Craig Fitzgibbon is confident Ronaldo Mulitalo will keep his trademark on-field energy in check when Cronulla face Canberra in their NRL semi-final.

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Lions star pushing for potential grand-final return

Lachie Neale is ahead of schedule from injury with Brisbane coach Chris Fagan acknowledging he could have a big decision to make on his star midfielder.

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Sweat behind the swagger: what ignited Lion Logan's run

Logan Morris epitomises the confidence and effectiveness of the Lions' young brigade that's lifted the injury-hit premiers within two wins of another flag.

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Magpies' unsung hero ready for Lions' tackling machine

After a week off, Collingwood's Ned Long is ready for the challenge of record-breaking Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley in the preliminary final.

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Blue-collar backline to balance the Hollywood Hawks

Hawthorn defender Blake Hardwick is happy to let teammates revel in the spotlight as Sam Mitchell's men chase a spot in the AFL grand final.

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Left smouldering for a decade, the Hawthorn v Geelong rivalry is about to fire up

For all the Cats’ recent success, they have not beaten the Hawks in a cut-throat final for more than five decades, which will only fan the flames on Friday night

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Hawks too reliant on Newcombe? Scott doesn't think so

Jai Newcombe is in supreme form but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes Hawthorn have far more weapons than just their midfield bull.

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Magpies coach McRae sees upside in last Brisbane loss

Coach Craig McRae says there's plenty of positives for Collingwood to take from their last clash with Brisbane, apart from the disappointing scoreline.

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Cats coach Scott regrets run-in with female AFL staffer

In a 36-minute press conference, Geelong coach Chris Scott has expressed his regret for a run-in with an AFL employee, and addressed star Bailey Smith's antics.

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Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has retired, while tagger Marcus Windhager has re-signed with St Kilda.

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Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final

Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season.

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Hit between the eyes: Star Lion cops hard truths

All-Australian newcomer Zac Bailey is in career-best form and the star Lions attacker looms as a key in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood.

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Tough year makes Magpie's resurgence sweeter

Forward Lachie Schultz believes his testing first year at Collingwood was an outlier as he plays a key role in the Magpies' bid for an AFL premiership.

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