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Suns hopeful scans will clear Smith

Ruckman Zac Smith of the Suns.

Matt Murnane Ruckman clutched at his knee as he contested a throw-in against Bulldogs.

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Magpie Dwyer may be recruit of the year, says Maxwell

Geelong's Allen Christensen battles with Collingwood's Sam Dwyer at the MCG.

Jake Niall and Emma Quayle Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley praises all 22 of his players after win over Geelong.

Next generation needs to step up, says Cats coach

Chris Scott

Emma Quayle Geelong will continue to expose its next generation of centre-square players to excellent opposition, despite coach Chris Scott's belief that his side needs to quickly improve that part of its game.

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Krakouer of a fightback

On the move: Luke Ball beats a band of Collingwood and Geelong players to the ball at the MCG on Saturday night.

Emma Quayle Collingwood shows that the spark remains as it ends Geelong's unbeaten run.

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Live AFL: Collingwood v Geelong

Ben Reid and Tom Hawkins

Lee Crossley Suddenly the pressure is right on Collingwood. The Magpies desperately need a win against unbeaten Geelong at the MCG to avoid slumping to a 4-4 record after eight rounds.

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A tale of two footies

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Martin Flanagan Game's finest strut their stuff in an era in which the game is undergoing rapid change.

Age Footballer of the Year: Round 7 votes

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Round 7 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award.

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One team rules them all

Geelong players celebrate the 2009 grand final.

Rohan Connolly Leigh Matthews' Lions were the equal of today's Cats.

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Fight club

Brendon Goddard and Hayden Ballantyne.

Jesse Hogan Only Steve Johnson has been on the receiving end more than Hayden Ballantyne.

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'Lucky' Cats have a long way to go: Scott

Geelong's coach Chris Scott during a break.

Michael Gleeson Geelong coach admits his side has been lucky at times in its undefeated start to the season.

Poor ball usage cost us: Hird

Essendon's coach James Hird.

Jake Niall Essendon coach says Bombers did not use the ball well enough or convert opportunities against Geelong.

Classy Cats leaders of pack

Geelong's Joel Selwood is pushed off the ball by Essendon's Heath Hocking.

Jake Niall As of Friday evening, Geelong's claims to leadership of the competition cannot be disputed.

The Four Rs

Ultimate Footy

Jarryd O'Dowd, Footy Prophet The Four Rs are an in-depth analysis of the round that was in fantasy football. Featuring the Right, the wRong, the Ridiculous and the Regrettable, this article highlights the performances that...

Age Footballer of the Year: Round 6 votes

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Round six votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award.

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New moves for old Cats

Rohan Connolly sport dinkus

Rohan Connolly Geelong's capacity to keep its playing group fresh and hungry over a golden era now spanning seven years has become one of the AFL's best examples of list management.

Scott heaps praise on Enright

Rohan Connolly Geelong coach Chris Scott has tagged triple premiership veteran Corey Enright "probably the best small defender of our era" after the Cat backman was one of his side's best again in his 250th AFL...

Cats find winning gear

James Kelly

Michael Gleeson Geelong overwhelms Richmond in a game that was more or less even until half-time.

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Bombers play copycats

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Rohan Connolly Essendon has spent much of the past three years aspiring to emulate Geelong.

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Live AFL: Geelong v Essendon

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Teo Pellizzeri Friday night AFL matches don't come much bigger than this. Essendon and Geelong enter this round seven blockbuster at Etihad Stadium as the only remaining unbeaten teams in the competition.

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Dogs take it up to Cats

Cat and Dog fight: Cameron Guthrie (left) and Jake Stringer duel for a mark.

Rohan Connolly Western Bulldogs put up a good fight but in the end the Cats take the points.