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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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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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The Brownlow Medal is the most prestigious individual award in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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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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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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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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Geelong gave my grandfather more disappointment than fulfilment. For me it is the opposite

To follow the Cats in the modern era – as they aim for a fifth flag in my lifetime – is a privilege my forebears never got to experience

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'The worst thing': finals setback keeps driving Cat

Five years after he was dropped during the finals, one of Geelong's top midfielders says the setback continues to drive him.

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From the Pocket: they may be old but Scott Pendlebury’s Collingwood are wily and hungry

The Magpies’ core group of self-driven, physically and mentally resilient senior players eat up the hard work to maintain high performance

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'Everyone's healthy': Hawks ready for Cats prelim final

There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.

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AFL finals: where the Collingwood v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost

The Magpies’ high-performing veterans are likely to hit the ground fresh as the Lions aim to become the first side to reach three straight grand finals since Hawthorn

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'It was huge': Lions scalp has Cats purring for prelim

Many AFL players would kill for just one preliminary final. This Geelong player has had them as a matter of course throughout his career.

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Fan-tastic support for Wizard spells trouble for Cats

Nick Watson believes Hawthorn fans can have an impact on their AFL preliminary final against Geelong and hopes to use them to his advantage.

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The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.

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'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.

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King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

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Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Geelong have piled more pain on winless Richmond, comfortably claiming a 30-point win to claim their second victory of the AFLW season.

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Lions won't rule out Neale for AFL grand final return

Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.

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How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back

Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.

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The moments will matter as Amon braces for Cats test

Moments after sinking Adelaide in a semi-final, Hawthorn's Karl Amon was already looking forward to preliminary final grudge match against Geelong.

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Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain

Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.

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Hawthorn defeat Adelaide: AFL 2025 first semi-final – as it happened

Hawks seal preliminary final spot with 34-point victory while Crows are first minor premiers to be bundled out of finals in straight sets for 42 years

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