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Patrick Dangerfield kicked five goals.

AFLVideoDANGER! DANGER! DANGER! Dockers’ semifinal opponent revealed

The team Fremantle will host for the right to feature in a preliminary final has been revealed.

Aaron Kirby

Lawson Humphries has never played an elimination final but is relishing the challenge. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoDashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their finals campaign.

Anna Harrington

Geelong signing Port Adelaide ace Zak Butters could open up a very interesting recruitment option for the Dockers.

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How Butters to Geelong could unlock jet for Dockers

Geelong signing Port Adelaide ace Zak Butters could open up a very interesting recruitment option for the Dockers, writes Paul Hasleby.

Paul Hasleby

Jake Kolodjashnij of the Cats.

AFLVideoAFL says Cats did not ‘intentionally’ hide concussion deal

The AFL have slapped Geelong with a huge fine over its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij, but the club has been spared any additional sanctions for the serious rule breach.

Jake Santa Maria

Geelong have copped a heavy fine for the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver.

SportVideoAFL comes down hard on Geelong for serious rule breach

The total sanction includes a suspended fine hanging over the club for a previous indiscretion.

Ben Sutton

The most important player for every finals-bound club

AFLVideoPremiumEvery final team's most important player

From captains to X-factor stars, The West Australian looks at which player will have the most say over their club’s AFL finals destiny this September.

The West Australian

Bailey Smith has been left hiding his face after the Collingwood star took aim at the Geelong player’s mirror selfie saga.

AFLVideo‘Shots fired’: Daicos rips into Smith over dating life

Bailey Smith has been left hiding his face after the Collingwood star took aim at the Geelong player’s mirror selfie saga.

Kimberley Braddish

Craig Drummond said the contract was “complex” and apologised for the mistakes of the club. Michael Klein

NewsPremiumAFL chair apologises over concussion scandal

The former Geelong Cats president has spoken out about the controversial and “complex” concussion contract.

Oscar Moodley and Jackson Robb

Former Geelong president Craig Drummond has apologised for the Cats' controversial concussion deal. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoAFL chairman apologises over Geelong concussion case

AFL Commission chairman and ex-Geelong president Craig Drummond won't be involved in assessing the Cats' concussion case and has apologised for "mistakes" made.

Anna Harrington

Jake Kolodjashnij has identified himself as the Geelong player who secretly signed a concussion waiver.

AFLPlayer who signed Geelong concussion waiver revealed

The player who secretly signed a concussion waiver without the AFL or AFL Players Association’s knowledge has revealed his identity.

Aaron Kirby

Geelong could delist the player at the centre of their concussion deal.

AFLVideoPremiumDocker slams Cats over dodgy concussion deal

Veteran Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox has hit out at Geelong for their “back-door” dealings that saw a player waive away their legal rights over further brain trauma.

Jake Santa Maria

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he would have signed a concussion waiver during his playing days if it meant he could have kept playing.

AFLVideoCoach makes stunning admission about Geelong’s ‘secret deal’ bomb

Luke Beveridge has weighed in on the hot-button controversy and immediately thought about his playing days.

Oliver Caffrey, AAP

Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrates a goal with Michael Frederick.

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A weakness? Freo don’t have one, says Cats great

Geelong premiership captain Joel Selwood says he can’t find a single weakness in Fremantle’s game, as the high-flying Dockers prepare to test their flag credentials against his old side. 

Samantha Rogers

Gary Ablett Jnr and Dustin Flecther have been inducted into the Australia Football Hall of Fame

AFLVideoThe Little Master joins Fletch in Hall of Fame

Gary Ablett Jnr has waltzed into the Australian Football Hall of Fame at his first attempt, as Essendon great Dustin Fletcher also joined the illustrious halls.

Jake Santa Maria

Geelong’s Chris Scott has again been frustrated by a run-in with ‘nuffies’ at Adelaide Oval.

AFLVideoChris Scott caught up in ugly situation: ‘Don’t want to do it’

The Geelong coach has called the matter an ‘oversight’ and says something has to be done.

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AFLPremiumClarkson backs young Roo after ‘shaky’ performance

Rising Star nominee Cooper Trembath faces another tough assignment in North Melbourne’s clash against Geelong.

Marco Monteverde

Bailey Smith calls for a mental health round.

MENTAL HEALTHVideoBailey Smith calls out AFL ‘clowns’ after viral request denied

The outspoken advocate’s push was quickly knocked back despite proving popular.

Glenn Valencich

There are serious concerns about the playing future of Geelong’s Tyson Stengle.

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Serious concerns emerge for Geelong forward: ‘Cut off all ties’

A medical model is preventing him from playing and he ‘simply isn’t talking to people closest to him’.

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West Coast’s 46-point loss to Geelong at Norwood Oval on Sunday was decided during red time.

AFLRed-time Cats blow Eagles open in 47-point victory

The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast captain Liam Duggan breaks away from Geelong’s Brad Close.

AFLThree-word analysis of every Eagle in Gather Round defeat

West Coast were competitive but ultimately out-classed by a powerhouse Geelong outfit at Norwood Oval on Sunday morning. Here’s how each Eagle went summed up in only three words.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains wary of West Coast ahead of their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

AFL'We won't get sucked in': Geelong coach on Eagles

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get ‘sucked in’ to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start.

Steve Larkin

Bailey Williams will play his first game of the season.

AFLVideoFlynn cops the chop as Williams returns, but not as No.1

West Coast have swung the axe on No.1 ruckman Matt Flynn, with Bailey Williams called in for his first game of the season to face Geelong.

Mitchell Woodcock

SPT AFL West Coast Eagles Perth Airport before departing for Adelaide. Elijah Hewett. Iain Gillespie

AFLVideoHew-beauty! Eagles young gun returns, two rucks considered

West Coast are weighing up whether to play two ruckmen for their bumper Gather Round clash against Geelong as luckless midfielder Elijah Hewett will play his first game of the season on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid is tackled by Swan James Jordan.

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A tagger’s guide to helping Harley: How Eagles support Reid

One of the greatest taggers in AFL history has revealed how West Coast can help young gun Harley Reid break the shackles of a lockdown opponent as another tricky task awaits the former No.1 pick.

Samantha Rogers