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Tom Hawkins not happy with seven-goal haul after Cats\' VFL loss

By administrator June 24, 2008
Tom Hawkins in action against the Northern Bullants yesterday. Photo: BRAD WILSON

From the Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Nick Wade

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GEELONG forward Tom Hawkins last night delivered a brutally honest assessment of his seven-goal performance in Geelong's 11-point VFL loss to the Northern Bullants at Skilled Stadium.

Hawkins, with 17 possessions and nine marks, was clearly the Cats' best yesterday providing a strong presence in attack.

But when asked whether he believed he would receive plaudits from the senior coaches for his performance, Hawkins was refreshingly candid.

Although he kicked seven goals and was labelled Geelong's best by Tudor, Hawkins admitted he would not take a great deal of satisfaction from the match.

Ryan Gamble stars in VFL despite loss

By administrator June 09, 2008

From the Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Nick Wade

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A SPRING-LOADED Ryan Gamble yesterday bounced straight back into senior contention with a standout performance in Geelong\'s 39-point VFL loss to the Casey Scorpions in Casey.

Playing his first VFL match of the season, Gamble unleashed his trademark repertoire of high marking and creative brilliance in attack to finish with four goals.

It was not enough to propel the undermanned, but gallant Cats to victory. They struggled to keep pace with their opposition as the match wore on.

Harry Taylor and Tom Hawkins, whose potential appearance in the VFL drew much anticipation, were noticeable late-withdrawals with general soreness.

Stars on the mend for VFL Cats

By administrator June 09, 2008

From the Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Bradley Green

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GEELONG\'S VFL side could be boosted in coming weeks by the return of key players Scott Simpson and captain James Byrne from long-term injuries.

Cats\' coach Leigh Tudor said Simpson is a chance to play against Bendigo next week while Byrne, who suffered a fractured thumb three weeks ago, was on track for a round 11 comeback.

Both have not played since suffering their injuries in Geelong\'s loss to Coburg at the MCG on May 17.

Simpson, who has kicked 17 goals from seven appearances this season, is recovering well from knee surgery and Tudor was optimistic he would line-up against the Bombers in Bendigo.

Cats VFL captain James Byrne facing hand surgery

By administrator May 20, 2008
From the Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Michael Auciello

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GEELONG VFL captain James Byrne could miss up to eight weeks of football after being told he'll need surgery on an injured thumb.

The reigning JJ Liston medallist injured the thumb during the Cats' 34-point loss to Coburg at the MCG on Saturday and will go under the knife as soon as possible.

The injury has probably robbed him of the chance to captain Victoria in the state game against the SANFL in a fortnight.

The news was better for a few other Cats who were also wounded by game's end.

Cats VFL players to play first game on MCG

By administrator May 17, 2008
From the Geelong Advertiser
Reported by Sarah Bieske

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GEELONG VFL players Jack Hollmer and Matt Firman will play on the hallowed MCG for the first time on Saturday.

The VFL side will play Coburg in the curtain-raiser to the round eight AFL clash between Geelong and Richmond.

Hollmer said it was a great opportunity for the VFL Cats and shows there is still a place for old-fashioned curtain-raiser games.

"It should be great. I've only been there a couple of times and I've never played there," Hollmer said. "Hopefully we get a few people along to have a look. We're all looking forward to it."

Hollmer and Firman are two of 14 players in the 22-player Cats team that have never played at the MCG before.

But with at least 17 Geelong-listed players in the Cats' VFL side and 15 in Coburg's, the grand final replay is set to be high quality.

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