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'Efficient mercilessly': Cats flexing muscles, hands checking the brutal reality of Blues

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“An eighteen year old 200cm lock defender was hit by a gun lock assailant, I’m not sure how often that’s good for them,” Scott said. “We’re not saying it was a beautiful plan that came together, but almost all the credit has to go to Sam himself. He was an overnight success which took him three years.” Voss said there was no quick fix for the Blues, who are aiming to make their first series final since 2013. Injured stars Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern were back in the VFL on Saturday but Voss said the club would take a cautious approach to selection with the pair, who had spent months on the sidelines. The club are careful to force their return, having seen Jacob Weitering struggle to regain his form in his two return games after six weeks out. “How we integrate players back into the team is actually also important,” said Voss. “He must not have found his rhythm yet.” After beating Melbourne at their Geelong stronghold last week, the Cats reproduced the stuff where they had to ge

Demons, Cats regain stars for blockbuster; Moore 'sneaky chance' to take on Roos; Pies re-signed the duo

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Goodwin said Wednesday morning that he believes the star combo is in good shape to return to the fold. Load “I wouldn’t play them if they weren’t 100 per cent. They’re ready to go,” Goodwin said. “Both are really touching and up for the last week,” Goodwin said. “Max had a very strong session on Saturday in Adelaide and ‘Jacko’ was very similar in Melbourne.” Goodwin says the timing couldn’t be better as they prepare to face the team that most threatens their position at the top of the season. “They are a huge part of our footy team and to have them both back at once is really exciting,” said Goodwin. Goodwin believes his team is up to the challenge posed by the Cats, who have won six games in a row and have the home advantage. “It’s exciting, it feels like a final and our players are looking forward to it,” Goodwin said. “There is no bigger challenge than going to Geelong and playing at their home ground.” Geelong veteran Isaac Smith insists no scars remain from the heartbreaking de