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'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

For all their consistency, Geelong are coming off a poor second half in last year's grand final and Joel Selwood says the start of the season will test them.

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This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay

The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.

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No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived

The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.

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Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

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No room for Mickey Mouse in State of Origin: Lyon

Victoria coach Chris Scott has told his players there is no room for a half-arsed effort in Saturday's State of Origin showdown against WA in Perth.

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AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.

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Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

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New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats

Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.

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Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

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Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Victoria coach Chris Scott believes the pre-season timing of State of Origin means clubs will be more open to allowing their players to be involved.

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'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL.

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Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches

Geelong's Chris Scott and Sydney's Dean Cox have been named as coaches for the return of the AFL's State of Origin next February.

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Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit

Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals.

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The Lions stepped up when it mattered most, like they always do. Now a dynasty beckons

In August their season was dangling, and on grand final day they were meant to be the banged-up ones. Then they went into hyperdrive

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Lions coach hails AFL premiership as ‘better than last year’ as Cats lick wounds

Brisbane players celebrate with fans in Fitzroy North after stunning grand final blitz

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Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.

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AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues

The sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate reward

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Grand-final stage a happy hunting ground for Lion bros

Will and Levi Ashcroft grew up in the thick of grand-final week and the Brisbane Lions brothers will attack their first shot at shared glory against Geelong.

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Cats' dynamic duo set to deliver on big stage

Max Holmes will play his first grand final three years after he was Geelong's heartbreak story and he and midfield partner Bailey Smith will be pivotal.

The Guardian - AU

Party animals, kick-to-kick and Zeus: AFL grand final parade adds splash of colour under grey skies

The absence of a Melbourne giant contesting Saturday’s flag decider was obvious but still fans of all colours came to get a glimpse of their heroes

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'Net negative': Cats' take on GF player availability

Finding a way to cover for Tom Stewart shapes as the biggest grand final conundrum for Geelong coach Chris Scott.

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Rebel Wilson to direct 'ultimate girl power' comedy film

Rebel Wilson will direct, write, produce and star in Girl Group - a bold new comedy film.

The Guardian - AU

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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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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Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

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