Dawn to Dark

The boys are back, and with two weeks left in the home-and-away season, there is plenty to play for. The boys chat about Geelong's premiership hopes, some returning stars and who might hang the boots up at the end of the season.

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With a good win over Port Adelaide in the bag, and a depleted Collingwood outfit ahead, the boys break down Geelong's finals chances going into the final stages of the season. Plus, huge injury news out of the Cattery, and who is your most obscure Footy Grid player?

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The boys are back, and this week there was plenty of discussion about hamstrings. Who is set to replace Mark Blicavs and Tom Hawkins? Plus Jeremy Cameron's run in with a unruly fan, and how the Cats can sneak into the eight.

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The boys are back to break down Geelong's huge win over Essendon. Where does the victory leave the Cats and their premiership hopes? Plus, can Geelong afford to play three key defenders in the same time, and how did Gryan Miers scan the field in his 100th game?

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This week the boys break down the weekend that was, as well as preview the upcoming round that will shape finals. How does the result against Essendon chance Geelong's chances at September action? Plus, all the fallout from Stuart Dew's sacking, and discussion around Chris Scott's expiring contract.

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It may be Zach Tuohy week but there is plenty of Cats content to cover after Geelong drew with Sydney. Matt Forrest and Dan Batten talk about the soon-to-be most capped Irish player, with audio from an exclusive chat with Zach Tuohy also in the podcast. Plus the boys talk all things drawn games and break down the Cats' chances to make the eight.  Check out the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-cats

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The boys are back after a strong win over a premiership contender and they break down Esava's trade value, the challenge the Swans will pose and when an acceptable time to turn the footy off is. Check out the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-cats

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After another loss, the boys break down how Patrick Dangerfield's injury and road trip back to Geelong, how the Cats can top the Demons and what needs to come back from footy in the past. Check out the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-cats

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Geelong has a handful of important players ready to come back, so should they all return against Port Adelaide? Plus, Barnsey and Matt break down the Power threat, best milestones and huge goalscoring days.
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Who is leading Geelong's best-and-fairest? What is a pass mark from here for the Cats? Should Gryan Miers be an All-Australian? And who has the best accessory in the game?

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It's mid-season draft time and as the Cats season splutters, Barnsey and Matt look at the bright side as Geelong grabs Mitch Hardie. The boys also talk through Oisin Mullin's debut and whether the Cats and turn the tide against the Dogs. Catch all the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport

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Barnsey and Matt are back to break down Geelong's lengthy injury list, how the Cats can get back towards the top four, what they need in the mid-season draft and some trivia. Read the latest at geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport

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Barnsey is joined by Ben Cameron on the pod this week to dissect Geelong's loss to Richmond, where the Cats stand compared to this time last year, moments we wish we could change, favourite Indigenous players and AFL Tables Trivia.

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The Dawn to Dark boys are back to talk socks up, Jhye Clark's debut, booing, suspensions and whether the Cats are suddenly flag favourites.

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The flag is ready to be unleashed at the Geelong Addy office as Barnsey and Matt discuss everything Cats ahead of a grand final rematch against Sydney. Plus: a new Country Round, AFL Tables Trivia and the latest injury news from the Cats.

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After a 10-goal third quarter, Barnsey and Matt are kicking with the breeze this week as they breakdown Geelong's first win of the season. We also talk about Mark Blicavs copping a knee, how much we actually learned about the Cats, who holds the AFL's title belt, favourite Adelaide footy memories and of course, some AFL Tables Trivia. 

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The worry meter is well and truly back this week as Barnsey and Matt pick up the pieces after Geelong's horror show on the Gold Coast. We run through whether the Cats can bounce back on Easter Monday, which players need to lift, favourite marquee matches and AFL Tables Trivia.
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After a winless start to the season, Matt and Barnsey break out the worry meter to rate our concerns about being 0-2, the injury list and the Cats midfield. Plus, who is the Steve Smith of Geelong, is Jeremy Cameron footy's best player, favourite stadium stuff ups and AFL Tables Trivia returns.
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Matt and Barnsey pick up the pieces after Geelong's first-round loss to Collingwood and look ahead to a Blue challenge. Plus: Quiz time, Addy MVP, Tom Stewart's knee and the MCG turf.

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Josh and Matt say goodbye to Ollie and hello to the season as we dive in to a bumper preview of Geelong's season opener against Collingwood. We also run through Jeremy Cameron's baby news, whether Chris Scott is the safest coach in the league and our favourite dreadlocked players. 

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We're thick in the countdown for round 1 and as Ollie finished his sandwich, Barnsey and Matt dive into Geelong's injury list, pre-season form, top 50 lists, supergoals and who will be the Cats' most valuable player this year. 

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The Dawn to Dark boys are back and still on a high as Geelong's premiership win sinks in - or at least Barnsey is still on a high. With one practice match done, Barnsey, Matt and Ollie dive into what we saw and break down the Patrick Dangerfield captaincy announcement. Plus, we make our bold predictions for 2023.

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Still basking in the glow of premiership success, Barnsey and Matt run through a glorious grand final and recast their Norm Smith Medal votes. Plus, what should Geelong's trade priorities be and we pay tribute to Joel Selwood.

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The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. The Cats are in the 2022 AFL Grand Final up against the Swans. Join Josh and Ollie as they break down from every angle how Geelong will win. 

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It's prelim final week for the Cats and the big question is just who makes the 22? Would you risk Kola? Does Mark O'Connor need to come in? Or stick with Stanley? The team also breaks down the key areas for the Cats

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Geelong fans are only just coming down from an all-time qualifying final win over Collingwood, and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down everything from the game. Plus we run through who the Cats want to face in a prelim, and a perfect AFLW start.

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Join Josh and Matt as they discuss the big issues going into the Cats' qualifying final vs Collingwood, from team selection, the week one finals hoodoo, and the Pies' weaknesses the Cats can target. 

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Barnsey, Ollie and Matt don their blazers to talk through a big night for Geelong at the All-Australian awards, with Tom Hawkins named skipper of the team. The AFLW Cats launch their season this weekend and the age-old home finals debate begins again.

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Seemingly cruising to the finals, the Cats were rocked by a hamstring injury to Jeremy Cameron this week. Barnsey and Matt go through all the knock-on effects of the injury and whether Cameron should be held back for the first final. Plus, best gloves players, Tyson Stengle's All-Australian case and much more.

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Geelong is flying on top of the ladder and Barnsey and Matt reckon the Cats are the best team in the AFL. Who can stop them? And what does their best 22 look like? Plus, we talk favourite retirements and best footy celebrities.

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It's milestone week on the Dawn to Dark podcast as Barnsey, Matt and Ollie talk all things Joel Selwood ahead of game 350. They break down whether he is the greatest Cat of all and if he is underrated. Plus, who wins Saturday night's blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs?

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Join Matt and Ollie to discuss the wash-up of Cats v Blues - the last true hit out before finals - whether Cats will finish minor premiers, Jezza's Coleman chances, an interesting omen looming, and more.

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Fresh off their biggest win of the year, the Cats have rocketed to the top of the ladder. But are they premiership favourites? The Addy sport team makes their flag picks, plus name the loudest crowds they have been a part of and their favourite goals after the siren

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The biggest game of the Cats' season looms and the Addy sports team of Josh, Matt and Ollie break down how they can possibly beat the Demons.

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It's all the football world is talking about and the Addy sports team is on hand to break down everything about Tom Stewart's four match ban on Dawn to Dark. Was it the right amount? Should red cards be introduced? And Matt has a suspension shake-up. Plus, who are the players who go under the radar the most?

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Geelong and Richmond are set for a blockbuster at the MCG and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down all the news, selection headaches and what the clash means. Also, who are our favourite team runners and card games?

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The premiership race has been turned on its head and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down where the Cats sit in the pecking order. Plus, who should Geelong target in the trade period?

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Barnsey is back and with plenty of energy as he joins Ollie and Matt to break down Jeremy Cameron inspiring the Cats past the Bulldogs. Plus, we run through who will be back after the bye and hand out our mid-season awards.

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Ollie and Matt are on deck to chat about Geelong's win over Adelaide, Tom Stewart's outstanding performance, the Cats tackling numbers, Sam De Koning's rising star nomination and their Cat of the week. The guys then chat about the upcoming clash with the Western Bulldogs and the threat the Dogs possess at Marvel Stadium, as well as some AFLW player movement.

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Ollie and Matt dive into Chris Scott's defence of Patrick Dangerfield, a review of the win over Port Adelaide, look ahead to an important clash with Adelaide this week and finish off with their Cat of the week.

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Fresh off a loss to the Saints, the Cats top four hopes are hanging by a threat. The Addy sports team breaks down what is going wrong in the midfield, how to fix the ruck issue and the best one-on-one duels in AFL. 

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A powerful win over the Giants as the Cats back on track and Barnsey and Ollie are on hand to break it all down, including Mark Blicavs' best position, recruits of the season and trivia time. 

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The Cats face an uphill climb to get back to the top-four after losing to Fremantle and Barnsey and Matt are on hand to break it all down. Also, is Tom Stewart the best defender in the game? Does Dangerfield play against the Giants? And what are the best Marvel Stadium moments?

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Geelong is back on the winner's list in a big way after Jeremy Cameron's seven-goal haul. With Fremantle on the horizon, Barnsey, Ollie and Matt discuss the Docker's defence, the Cat's forward structure, best ever debuts and clash jumpers.

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The Cats went down on Easter Monday to the Hawks and Barnsey and Ollie break down all the talking points, including Tom Hawkins' free kick, whether they are pro or anti-booing and introduce a new segment.

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Despite Brisbane's best efforts, the Cats pulled out a quality 10-point win in round four. Ollie and Matt dive into the game, Geelong's quicker ball movement, selection headaches, injuries, young defenders holding down the fort and the upcoming Easter Monday game against Hawthorn.

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The Cats roared back in a memorable win over the Pies on the weekend and Barnsey and Ollie are on deck to break down the frantic final quarter and the best comebacks they have seen in footy. Plus, how do the Cats deal with a big injury?

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Barnsey and Matt have finally left the SCG surface after Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal against the Cats. The boys talk all about the moment, how the Cats reacted and a serious selection squeeze Geelong faces before its match with Collingwood.

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It's a new-look Dawn to Dark as Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down Geelong's near-perfect start to the season, where Jeremy Cameron is at, whether Buddy Franklin will reach 1000 goals and where the Cats will finish this year.

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The final trade bell has sounded and Toby and Josh are on board to break down all of Geelong's moves including the Jordan Clark trade. Then the boys break down whether Chris Scott should've been handed a new contract.

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The trades have begun and Toby and Josh run through all the deals the Cats are working on and the latest new face in the club, champion goalkicker Eddie Betts.

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It's grand final week and the boys stop in for a round up of all the Cats news, including how trades of Nathan Kreuger and Jordan Clark will be done, before checking Toby's temperature before his beloved Dogs play in the big one.

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The season is done for the Cats after a disastrous preliminary final. Josh and Toby break it all down, including what the Cats do now, who should stay and go and what moves they would make.

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It is prelim week and both Josh's Cats and Toby's Dogs have made it to the final four. The boys talk everything Geelong-Melbourne, including how to top Clayton Oliver, whether Esava Ratugolea is a key and their worst press conference moments.

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It's a flat edition of Dawn to Dark after another disappointing qualifying final as Josh tries to pick himself up off the floor. He and Toby break down how the Cats can turn things around, what needs to change and if the flag dream is dead for Geelong.

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It's finals time and a key Cat is back into the side. Josh and Toby break down whether Mitch Duncan will be a key against the Power, how the Cats pick up the pieces from a Demon disaster and Tom Hawkins' 300th game.

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It's a battle for the minor premiership and Toby and Josh break down all the keys to the Cats beating the Demons. With a few key Cats out injured, we ponder whether Geelong has settled on its best side and where it would choose to play finals.

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After being stomped by the Giants, the Cats have some good news with Jeremy Cameron back to face the Saints. Josh and Toby go through how big his impact will be and what Geelong's best finals side looks like. Also, how would a grand final at Kardinia Park look?

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Young faces fired for Geelong last week and Toby and Josh break down the performances of Zach Guthrie and Nathan Kreuger before dissecting a growing injury list.

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The Cats are well and truly on the run home and Josh and Toby break down what the injury to Gryan Miers means, when we will see Jeremy Cameron back and who the best celebrators in footy are.

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The boys return to kick off the Cats' run to September and talk all things Dusty, home finals at GMHBA Stadium and a milestone for Shaun Higgins.

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We are back on the Dawn to Dark pod with a heap of news to cover. The boys talk Jezza's hamstring, Steve Hocking's homecoming and Geelong's first quarter struggles.

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It's a grudge match this week as Barnsey's Cats take on Toby's Dogs. We preview the monster clash, what it means for Geelong's season and how the addition of fans will make a difference.

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As the Cats enter lockdown and prepare for a blockbuster Thursday night game against the Power, Toby and Josh are back to preview the clash, talk mid-season awards and name their favourite AFL brothers.

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After Geelong's stunning domination of Richmond, the boys break down what went so right and the impact Jeremy Cameron has made. Plus, we name the players who are ready to take a big step forward.

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The Cats have been unconvincing so far this year but with the cavalry returning, the Dawn to Dark boys look at where they can improve and whether the slow start has put a major dent in their premiership hopes.

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Josh and Toby are left to pick up the pieces after a disastrous Round 1 for Geelong. They talk through how the Cats can cover for Patrick Dangerfield, whether alarm bells are ringing after the loss to the Crows and how things will play out against the Lions.

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The season is upon us and Josh and Toby are back with breaking news about a star Geelong recruit. The boys then choose their own #mybestCats22 and talk through season expectations and discuss Paul Couch's case for the hall of fame.

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In this Christmas special edition of Dawn to Dark, the boys break down Geelong's draft haul and go in depth on the three teens the Cats picked up. They also ask the question: is the Cats No 5 the most special jumper in the AFL?

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The Cats landed Jeremy Cameron, but getting the GWS star didn’t come cheap. Did the club give up too much? The Dawn to Dark crew rate Geelong’s moves during trade period as well as casting an eye toward the upcoming AFL draft.

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Geelong might have missed out on the flag this year, but the club's premiership window remains open. The Cats have already made some moves in the post-season, but there's plenty more still to happen before the playing squad for 2021 is settled. The Dawn to Dark crew give their thoughts on how the list is likely to shape up. 

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Zach Tuohy's journey from Portlaoise to the AFL is one of the great stories of the 2020 AFL Grand Final.  Irish journalist Steve Miller has followed Tuohy's career from his days as a rising Gaelic footballer, and knows the Tuohy family well. Miller - owner and managing editor of online media platform LaoisToday - spoke to the Geelong Advertiser's Greg Dundas about the Tuohy tale, and how locals in the town are preparing for this week's game amid the coronavirus pandemic

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It's nearly here! The Dawn to Dark crew preview Saturday’s big game between the Cats and Tigers, dissecting the likely key match-ups and team tactics that could decide the match. Plus, they also give their thoughts on Jeremy Cameron’s proposed Geelong move and who might have to make way for the GWS star.

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The Cats blew away the Pies but will have a much tougher task against Brisbane in this weekend's preliminary final up at the Gabba. Josh Barnes, Toby Prime and even Geelong Advertiser sports editor and teary Pies fan Alex Oates dissect the latest win to see what lessons can be learnt going into the Lions clash. Where best to use Danger? Who are Brisbane's biggest threats? All the answers are here.

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With the Cats staring down the barrel of a straight sets exit, the hosts Josh Barnes and Toby Prime break down how Geelong will fare against Collingwood and whether the club is ruthless enough in finals.

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Is anything less than making the grand final this season a failure for the Geelong Cats? The Dawn to Dark crew give their thoughts on the issue as well previewing the big finals clash against Port Adelaide on Thursday.

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