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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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'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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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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Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash

Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.

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Cats' Cameron stars with career-best bag to roast Roos

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has demolished North Melbourne with a career-best 11 goals as the Cats romped to a 101-point win.

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It's just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death

Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.

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Cats hope Lions slip-up just a 'blip' in flag hunt

After a poor home loss to Brisbane at home, Geelong will lick their wounds during the bye week and feel well-placed to attack the end of the season.

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Lions crash Geelong's party to end 22-year 'hoodoo'

The Brisbane Lions have gatecrashed Patrick Dangerfield's 350th-game party, stunning Geelong by 41 points to claim their first win at GMHBA Stadium in 22 years.

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Lions back flag duo to fire in huge AFL clash

Brisbane will need key pair Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann to find their spark again as they chase their first win over the Cats in Geelong since 2003.

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Cats' AFL unicorn Dangerfield marches on to 350th game

Patrick Dangerfield revitalised Geelong when he joined his hometown club at the end of 2015 and now the Cats' "unicorn" captain will notch his 350th AFL game.

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Cats defender cut down with shoulder injury

Geelong defender Sam De Koning will be out of AFL action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury during their win over Essendon.

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Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns' top-four spot

Patrick Dangerfield has overcome his latest hamstring setback and will bolster a Geelong outfit that has history on its side for the home clash with Gold Coast.

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Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut.

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Cats set to welcome back star veteran for Suns showdown

Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield has only missed two games with a hamstring injury, but the Cats are confident he is ready to return.

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Cats coach: ultra-conservatives should lay off Smith

Coach Chris Scott says the latest Bailey Smith controversy barely caused a ripple at Geelong while calling for "ultra-conservatives" to lay off the recruit.

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Bailey hype goes up again for massive Cats-Dogs duel

Bailey Smith has sat out Geelong training ahead of Thursday night's massive clash against the Western Bulldogs.

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Dangerfield hamstrung for big Cats-Bulldogs clash

Geelong have confirmed that captain Patrick Dangerfield is out of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs with his hamstring injury.

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