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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.

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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.

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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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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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Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

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Lethal slams AFL after Cats star ruled out of decider

Leigh Matthews has called for the AFL pre-finals bye to be pushed back after Geelong star Tom Stewart was ruled out of the grand final through concussion.

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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.

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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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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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'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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