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Timed to perfection: Patrick Dangerfield can cement legacy and power Cats to AFL grand final glory

Geelong’s success has made it easier to manage the veteran in his final years and they can now reap the rewards at an opportune moment

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Taller, leaner, faster: the evolution of the ‘perfect’ AFL body

Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield wowed the AFL world during last week’s preliminary final win against Hawthorn, pushing his 35-year-old body to the limit to propel his team into this year’s Grand Final.

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‘Cloudy but dry’: weather bureau predicts near-perfect conditions for AFL grand final

‘It should remain mostly dry for the entire match, from the first bounce … to full-time,’ Bureau of Meteorology says

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Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

AAP

Comeback Hawks pip Cats to boost top-four hopes

Kristy Stratton has kicked the match-winning goal to launch Hawthorn to a comeback win in Geelong, with Aine McDonagh also influential.

AAP

How lucky Lion rallied for shot at flag after 2024 pain

Brisbane had three fan favourites miss the 2024 grand final because of knee injuries. Darcy Gardiner knows how lucky he is to be the only one tackling Geelong.

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'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

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Lions star picked for grand final, Cats summon ruckman

The Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale has won his race to overcome injury and play in the AFL grand final against a Geelong side to feature ruckman Rhys Stanley.

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Geelong’s cheer squad was a haven for this Cats fan when she needed it the most

The AFL club and its social scene became a huge part of Robyn Cecil’s life, but grew even more important after her husband’s death

The Guardian - AU

'That next guy': Cats forward out to build on legacy

Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.

AAP

Career revived, Cat still carries weight into decider

Jack Martin considered retirement when injuries took hold last year and still battles nagging doubts, despite reviving his career with Geelong this season.

AAP

Brisbane ready for Cats fans to 'come at' feisty Lion

Brisbane firestarter Cam Rayner played the villain last time the Lions faced Geelong and he'll be ready for more attention from Cats fans in the grand final.

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Lions back Neale to make right call in race to reach GF

All eyes are on Lachie Neale's bid to make a remarkable grand-final return from injury and his teammates will back him to make the right call.

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Want AFL grand final tickets? Go and watch the AFLW

Five double passes to MCG showpiece to be won on Thursday and Friday as league looks to boost women’s crowds

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From the Pocket: blunt and brilliant Chris Scott is master of a job few have done better

The Geelong coach never saw himself in the position, and sometimes hints at leaving, but the Cats have become a force under his guidance

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Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.

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Club legends Brown, Selwood to present premiership cup

Former Brisbane captain and three-time premiership player Jonathan Brown will have the honour of presenting the cup if the Lions defeat Geelong.

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Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.

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Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.

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The O'Connor triplets of County Kerry are no more

Mark O'Connor has "a few suspects" back in Ireland after the Geelong defender's Wikipedia page was giving a whole different picture of his family life.

The Guardian - AU

Superstitions make way for AFL grand final traditions as Lions fans get used to success

Brisbane diehards are forming new and old September habits as the club prepares to face Geelong in a third straight decider on Saturday

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Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.

The Guardian - AU

Parochialism or just vibes? How to pick a team to cheer for in the AFL grand final

With no overwhelming sentimental favourite in this year’s decider, neutral followers are left with the question: which team do I dislike less?

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Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.

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Cats forward heeds lesson for Andrews grand final duel

Geelong forward Shannon Neale felt he let his teammates down opposed to Brisbane star Harris Andrews earlier this year and is desperate to make amends.

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