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Sam Menegola
Cats best in losing effort
Menegola totaled 13 disposals (10 kicks, three handballs), five marks and two goals in Saturday's 81-50 Grand Final loss to Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Menegola capped off a terrific season despite what was a disappointing result for the Cats. He was the team's only multiple goal scorer on a night when majors were at a premium. He ends the season ranked first in uncontested possessions and fourth in total disposals. He played in 21 games and was basically a must-roster player from the outset.
Menegola capped off a terrific season despite what was a disappointing result for the Cats. He was the team's only multiple goal scorer on a night when majors were at a premium. He ends the season ranked first in uncontested possessions and fourth in total disposals. He played in 21 games and was basically a must-roster player from the outset.
Tom Hawkins
Disappointing in loss Saturday
Hawkins amassed 10 disposals (three kicks, seven handballs), three tackles, three marks, two behinds and one goal in Saturday's 81-50 loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Hawkins had a disappointing end to what has been a spectacular season, managing just one goal in Saturday's 31 point loss. The slippery conditions certainly made things difficult for Hawkins with clean looks hard to come by. Many will view this as perhaps the last shot at a premiership for the Cats with a number of their players on the wrong side of 30. With that being said, Hawkins should remain a key piece in the forward line for at least another season with the Cats still a viable title contender.
Hawkins had a disappointing end to what has been a spectacular season, managing just one goal in Saturday's 31 point loss. The slippery conditions certainly made things difficult for Hawkins with clean looks hard to come by. Many will view this as perhaps the last shot at a premiership for the Cats with a number of their players on the wrong side of 30. With that being said, Hawkins should remain a key piece in the forward line for at least another season with the Cats still a viable title contender.
Patrick Dangerfield
Falls short in Grand Final loss
Dangerfield ended with 12 disposals (seven kicks, five handballs), three tackles, one mark, one goal and one behind in Saturday's 81-50 Grand Final loss to Richmond.
ANALYSIS
Dangerfield was unable to lift his side to victory in what was his first Grand Final appearance. The classy midfielder could simply not get his hands on the ball down the stretch as the Cats blew an early 22 point lead. Despite the loss, it has certainly been an impressive season for Dangerfield who finished inside the top-10 in multiple categories. He will be almost 31 years of age when next season kicks off and his premiership window is getting smaller by the year.
Dangerfield was unable to lift his side to victory in what was his first Grand Final appearance. The classy midfielder could simply not get his hands on the ball down the stretch as the Cats blew an early 22 point lead. Despite the loss, it has certainly been an impressive season for Dangerfield who finished inside the top-10 in multiple categories. He will be almost 31 years of age when next season kicks off and his premiership window is getting smaller by the year.
Gary Ablett
Career comes to an end in loss
Ablett finished with 12 disposals (four kicks, eight handballs), one tackle and one mark in Saturday's 81-50 Grand Final loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
The career of one of the best to ever play the game came to an end Saturday as the Cats fell short in the season finale. Ablett suffered what looked to be a dislocated shoulder early in the game but returned to close out the match. He was clearly bothered by the injury throughout the entire duration but battled on, demonstrating his greatness despite the loss. Although it was not the end he had been hoping for, the dual Brownlow medallist will go down as a true legend of the game and a credit to both himself and his family.
The career of one of the best to ever play the game came to an end Saturday as the Cats fell short in the season finale. Ablett suffered what looked to be a dislocated shoulder early in the game but returned to close out the match. He was clearly bothered by the injury throughout the entire duration but battled on, demonstrating his greatness despite the loss. Although it was not the end he had been hoping for, the dual Brownlow medallist will go down as a true legend of the game and a credit to both himself and his family.
Jack Steven
Unlikely to play in finale
Steven (hamstring) isn't expected to take part in the Cats' finale versus the Tigers, Tom Morris of Fox Footy reports.
ANALYSIS
Steven has been sidelined for a while with the hamstring injury, which he suffered in a scratch match. So, even if he does gain clearance of the issue ahead of Saturday's grand finale, it seems likely he won't be included among the team's 22 for the contest.
Steven has been sidelined for a while with the hamstring injury, which he suffered in a scratch match. So, even if he does gain clearance of the issue ahead of Saturday's grand finale, it seems likely he won't be included among the team's 22 for the contest.
Gary Ablett
Stars in win
Ablett scored two goals and logged two behinds to go with 14 disposals (eight kicks, six handballs) during Saturday's 82-42 win over Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Ablett has seldom done much all season but he ratcheted up his play to a higher level during a huge win over the Lions. He'll hope to play a big role in the first Grand Final since 2011 for the Cats.
Ablett has seldom done much all season but he ratcheted up his play to a higher level during a huge win over the Lions. He'll hope to play a big role in the first Grand Final since 2011 for the Cats.
Mitchell Duncan
Continues to fight hard in win
Duncan recorded 22 disposals (13 kicks, nine handballs) and made five marks during Saturday's 82-42 win over Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Duncan has been a star in the finals with some impressive all-around efforts on the back of two huge wins. He'll have his eyes on the prize during the first grand final for the Cats since 2011.
Duncan has been a star in the finals with some impressive all-around efforts on the back of two huge wins. He'll have his eyes on the prize during the first grand final for the Cats since 2011.
Tom Hawkins
Nearly spectacular in win
Hawkins scored two goals and logged three behinds to go with five marks made and 12 disposals recorded (seven kicks, five handballs) from Saturday's 82-42 win over Brisbane.
ANALYSIS
Hawkins continues to pace the league in both goals and behinds as he drove his team to a place in the Grand Final. His performances in the month of October should make him one to watch as the pressure increases to the biggest match of the season.
Hawkins continues to pace the league in both goals and behinds as he drove his team to a place in the Grand Final. His performances in the month of October should make him one to watch as the pressure increases to the biggest match of the season.
Tom Stewart
Hauls in 14 marks Saturday
Stewart totaled 26 disposals (18 kicks, eight handballs), 14 marks and one tackle in Saturday's 100-32 semi-final victory over the Magpies.
ANALYSIS
Stewart was certainly impactful during Saturday's blowout victory, managing a season-high 14 marks in what was possibly his best game of the season. He leads the entire league in marks per game and ranks as one of the most productive defenders available. The Cats will now face the Lions in next week's Grand Final qualifier, a matchup that is sure to test Stewart.
Stewart was certainly impactful during Saturday's blowout victory, managing a season-high 14 marks in what was possibly his best game of the season. He leads the entire league in marks per game and ranks as one of the most productive defenders available. The Cats will now face the Lions in next week's Grand Final qualifier, a matchup that is sure to test Stewart.
Mitchell Duncan
Leads Cats to famous victory
Duncan produced 30 disposals (18 kicks, 12 handballs), 12 marks, two tackles and one behind in Saturday's 100-32 victory over Collingwood.
ANALYSIS
Duncan wound back the clock, producing his most polished finals performance in almost five years. His numbers could have been much better has the game been even remotely close. Along with a number of other veteran leaders, Duncan is playing his best footy at the right time of the year and has the Cats poised to play in their first grand final since 2011, should they be able to defeat the Lions next Saturday.
Duncan wound back the clock, producing his most polished finals performance in almost five years. His numbers could have been much better has the game been even remotely close. Along with a number of other veteran leaders, Duncan is playing his best footy at the right time of the year and has the Cats poised to play in their first grand final since 2011, should they be able to defeat the Lions next Saturday.