How Geelong defied age, gravity and predictions of gloom - The Age

When Geelong were smashed by Melbourne in last year’s preliminary final, the Cats were trending down. But the likes of Tom Atkins, Brad Close and Max Holmes have added pace and toughness, and they haven’t peaked yet.

Thats not to play down earlier achievements under Chris Scott. Before this season, theyd made preliminary finals in five of the past six years, including a grand final in 2020. That, to me, is succe… [+3164 chars]

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