The Cats who can help get the cream
Geelong need a lot more than just stellar performances from Patrick Dangerfield and Joel Selwood in midfield if they are to win through to their first grand final in five years.
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Rohan Connolly
Rohan Connolly, a senior football writer for The Age and radio broadcaster with sports radio station 1116 SEN, has been covering the game since 1983. A multi-AFL Media Association award-winner known for his passion and love of the game, he analyses the AFL for the newspaper and contributes a blog and weekly video, "Footy Fix", for The Age's football website, Real Footy.
Rohan Connolly's Last Word on AFL finals week two
Despite a stink over Saturday's preliminary final venue, thrilling contests brought joy, and an end to Hawthorn ascendancy.
Football romance, or the road to the future?
There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Cats v Swans: a long awaited heavyweight clash
Despite their pre-eminence during the AFL era, Geelong and Sydney have played just one final against each other in the past 80 years, and it's a game neither club will ever forget.
Giants and Bulldogs represent changing of guard
Few finals of the modern era have boasted the same sense of novelty as does Saturday night’s preliminary final between Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs.
Sicily, Hartung, back for Hawks; McLean replaces Jong
Hawthorn has looked to beef up both their scoring potency and their running power at selection for Friday night's cutthroat semi-final against the Western Bulldogs.
Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: The five burning questions
The Hawthorn-Western Bulldogs semi-final is a real toss of the coin job. Here's five crucial questions that will help determine the outcome.
Hawks v Dogs semi-final much more than a finals contest
Friday night’s Hawthorn-Western Bulldogs semi-final could help settle a debate which has been raging among football boffins all season.
Rohan Connolly's Last Word on AFL finals week one
Sydney's status as a perennial finalist for a good couple of decades now is lofty indeed. Unfortunately, their recent finals record isn't much to write home about.
No such thing as September surprises this year
No result this September should be any great surprise. That's simply a reflection of the season we've had.
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