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Tyson Stengle
Signs with Cats
Stengle signed with the Cats on Monday, Mitch Cleary of 7NEWS Melbourne reports.
ANALYSIS
Stengle finished the 2020 campaign with a four-match ban for having an illicit substance, and he didn't play in 2021 after he parted ways with Adelaide in March. He'll attempt to carve out a role with Geelong in 2022.
Stengle finished the 2020 campaign with a four-match ban for having an illicit substance, and he didn't play in 2021 after he parted ways with Adelaide in March. He'll attempt to carve out a role with Geelong in 2022.
Patrick Dangerfield
30 disposals in Prelim loss
Dangerfield logged 30 disposals (19 kicks, 11 handballs) and made four tackles during Friday's 125-42 loss to Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Dangerfield managed to reach 30 disposals for the first time in four games but it wasn't enough as the Cats' star forwards struggled to make a dent in the defense or the increasingly lopsided scoreline. By only playing 16 times this season, Dangerfield made less appearances than in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, so he'll need to improve more in 2022 on what were decent numbers with 23.2 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Dangerfield managed to reach 30 disposals for the first time in four games but it wasn't enough as the Cats' star forwards struggled to make a dent in the defense or the increasingly lopsided scoreline. By only playing 16 times this season, Dangerfield made less appearances than in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign, so he'll need to improve more in 2022 on what were decent numbers with 23.2 disposals and 4.4 marks per game.
Joel Selwood
Ends season with 24 disposals
Selwood logged 24 disposals (eight kicks, 16 handballs) and made eight tackles during Friday's 125-42 loss to Melbourne in the Preliminary Final.
ANALYSIS
Selwood needed to do more but that's often been the story of his season, as a disappointing team performance spelled the end of the season for the Cats. With a decent average of 23 disposals per game, he's a reasonable target next season if he plays more consistently.
Selwood needed to do more but that's often been the story of his season, as a disappointing team performance spelled the end of the season for the Cats. With a decent average of 23 disposals per game, he's a reasonable target next season if he plays more consistently.
Sam Simpson
Out of Friday's game
Simpson (concussion) will not play Friday versus Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Simpson was withdrawn from the lineup just hours before the preliminary finals match. Quinton Narkle entered the lineup as an emergency, but it's unclear if he'll be named in the 22 for the match. Should the Cats win Friday, Simpson should have at least a chance to be available for the Grand Final.
Simpson was withdrawn from the lineup just hours before the preliminary finals match. Quinton Narkle entered the lineup as an emergency, but it's unclear if he'll be named in the 22 for the match. Should the Cats win Friday, Simpson should have at least a chance to be available for the Grand Final.
Brandan Parfitt
Out for finals
Parfitt will miss the rest of the finals after suffering a high-grade tear of his left hamstring, his club announced Monday. He's expected to be ready in time for the preseason.
ANALYSIS
Parfitt went down early into the semi-final win over GWS but he won't play a further part in the end of the campaign. Fortunately, the Cats haven't dealt with many long-term injuries this season, though the timing is poor on this one. With 18.8 disposals and 5.6 tackles per game in 2021, Parfitt has plenty to offer on his day.
Parfitt went down early into the semi-final win over GWS but he won't play a further part in the end of the campaign. Fortunately, the Cats haven't dealt with many long-term injuries this season, though the timing is poor on this one. With 18.8 disposals and 5.6 tackles per game in 2021, Parfitt has plenty to offer on his day.
Sam Menegola
Big effort in win
Menegola scored two goals and one behind to go with 29 disposals (19 kicks, 10 handballs) in addition to making eight marks during Friday's 103-68 win over GWS.
ANALYSIS
Menegola is one of a few different Cats who can light up the stat sheet, though it won't happen with any consistency. He's still recorded at least 20 disposals in 10 straight games and that's a solid streak to hold in the finals.
Menegola is one of a few different Cats who can light up the stat sheet, though it won't happen with any consistency. He's still recorded at least 20 disposals in 10 straight games and that's a solid streak to hold in the finals.
Tom Hawkins
Game-breaker in win
Hawkins scored five goals and one behind to go with eight marks made and suffered a corked quad during Friday's 103-68 win over GWS, according to Nathan Schmook of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Hawkins was the key to another successful game in the finals as the Cats now have another tough matchup with Melbourne. He's scored at least three goals in three of the last four games and will be a good player to watch if he's fit over the rest of the season.
Hawkins was the key to another successful game in the finals as the Cats now have another tough matchup with Melbourne. He's scored at least three goals in three of the last four games and will be a good player to watch if he's fit over the rest of the season.
Brandan Parfitt
Hurts hamstring in win
Parfitt suffered a left hamstring injury during Friday's semi-final win over GWS, according to Nathan Schmook of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Parfitt had logged at least 20 disposals in three of his last four starts before departing early against the Giants. He'll need to be hopeful of continued advancement in the postseason, as a minor issue could put him out for at least one game.
Parfitt had logged at least 20 disposals in three of his last four starts before departing early against the Giants. He'll need to be hopeful of continued advancement in the postseason, as a minor issue could put him out for at least one game.
Mark O'Connor
Out for 2-4 weeks
O'Connor will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a hamstring injury, Mitch Cleary of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
O'Connor logged just three disposals (all kicks), a mark and a free kick prior to his departure from the team's loss to Port Adelaide last week. Unfortunately, the hamstring could prevent him from playing again this season, though a return for the grand final could still be on the table.
O'Connor logged just three disposals (all kicks), a mark and a free kick prior to his departure from the team's loss to Port Adelaide last week. Unfortunately, the hamstring could prevent him from playing again this season, though a return for the grand final could still be on the table.
Tom Stewart
Eyeing grand final return
Stewart continues to rehab in hopes of a return for the grand final, David McPherson of the Cats' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Stewart underwent Linsfranc surgery and is reportedly doing well in his recovery to this point. He will continue to work his way back from the issue and hopes to be ready for the grand final, should the Cats continue to progress without him.
Stewart underwent Linsfranc surgery and is reportedly doing well in his recovery to this point. He will continue to work his way back from the issue and hopes to be ready for the grand final, should the Cats continue to progress without him.