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Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish

Mark Blicavs missed a crucial late shot at goal as Geelong suffered an agonising four-point home defeat to GWS in a classic AFL encounter.

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Rioli threats saga no distraction as Cats face Giants

Willie Rioli's fiery exchange with Brad Close has been in the spotlight this week but Geelong insist it has not been a distraction ahead of the clash with GWS.

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Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back

North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.

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Giants tagger ruled out of Cats clash with eye concern

GWS will have to find another way to limit Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith after tagger Toby Bedford was ruled out with swelling around the eye.

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Bulldogs coach calls Smith's Ballarat dig 'theatre'

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has attempted to downplay any tension between the club and Bailey Smith amid the former star's jibes.

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McRae lauds Magpies' spirit after epic AFL loss to Cats

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the way his players handled their narrow loss to Geelong means they can hold their heads high.

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Smith, Bont trade barbs after Cats' epic AFL win

Former Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has had a dig at his old club - which stirred a former teammate - after helping Geelong beat Collingwood.

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Jack not so Crisp as the Cats grab a narrow win

Collingwood's Jack Crisp has missed a fairytale shot at goal after the final siren and Geelong have won a classic AFL clash by three points.

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Geelong coach can't find flaws in Collingwood

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he could find no weaknesses when he examined Collingwood ahead of their Saturday night blockbuster at the MCG.

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Carlton prove their mettle to show there is light at the end of the tunnel

The Blues put a disastrous opening month behind them after adding the prized scalp of the Cats to wins over the Kangaroos and Eagles

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Blues show they're back with big AFL win over Cats

Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG.

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Cats back 'energetic guy' Smith as Carlton test looms

Bailey Smith's on-field antics have caused a stir but Geelong love what their boom recruit has added as he shapes as a key figure in the clash with Carlton.

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McKay, Weitering set for Blues' big test, Ginnivan back

Key position stars Harry McKay and Jacob Weitering will play for Carlton as they chase a third straight win, while Hawthorn have recalled Jack Ginnivan.

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Hawthorn midfielder Nash sent straight to AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal after being reported for striking Geelong forward Gryan Miers.

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Bailey Smith embraces the big stage as Geelong hold nerve in another Easter classic

Despite being new to the club, Smith bought into the Cats’ intense rivalry with Hawthorn and was right at home in the 12.14 (86) to 11.13 (79) victory

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Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win

Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.

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Cats back Smith after star ruffles Hawks' feathers

Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith could face more scrutiny from the AFL match review officer after slamming a ball into Hawthorn player Jarman Impey's head.

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Cats see Hawks' first-half shocker as likely 'outlier'

Geelong coach Chris Scott says it would be dangerous to read too much into Hawthorn's upset loss to Port Adelaide a week ago.

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AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan

Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener.

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Cats coach's high praise for low-profile star Atkins

Tom Atkins was Geelong's most influential player on a night when several big-name stars stood up to lift their side to a comeback win over Adelaide.

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Crows coach Nicks narrows focus in pursuit of AFL scalp

Matthew Nicks doesn't believe Adelaide will start to knock off heavyweight sides and push for an AFL finals berth until they stop leaking so many points.

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Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats' comeback to sink Crows

Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.

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Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder

All eyes will be on Adelaide star Izak Rankine at Wednesday training as he tries to overcome a calf muscle injury in time for the AFL Gather Round opener.

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Cats' De Koning moves on from 'hardest' time of career

Geelong tall Sam De Koning is priding himself on his versatility after enduring the hardest period of his AFL career late last season.

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Cats defender Henry to miss 'weeks' with hamstring

Geelong defender Jack Henry will be sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury but ill utility Mark Blicavs should return for Gather Round.

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