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Your view: Which inclusions will matter most?
Could Stanley come in for Geelong?
Fox Footy reporter Drew Jones has reported that Rhys Stanley has not taken his place in the VFL game between Geelong and Casey Demons being played before tonight’s game.
Jones said Stanley could be a late inclusion for the Cats as another ruckman to help combat Max Gawn.
Rhys Stanley warms up last year.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Fox Footy’s cameras showed Stanley walking around in his warm up gear in Geelong’s change rooms, he could just be standing by as an emergency but time will tell.
The final teams should be named at 6.40pm AEDT or near to that, let’s see if Stanley comes in.
Your view: Which inclusions will matter most?
Some say Cotton On’s box has a better view than the coach
By Danny Russell
Nestled in the members wing of the Charles Brownlow Stand at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium sits a palatial corporate box decked out with leather couches and marble bars.
It has a private door, a special security guard and a large decking area for guests to watch the Cats in action as they mingle in the fresh air.
Rebecca Maddern, former premiers Ted Baillieu and Steve Bracks, Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, and deputy PM Richard Marles.Credit: Steve Kiprillis
The grandiose box belongs to one of Geelong Football Club’s biggest backers, retail giant Cotton On, a long-time supporter that became the official apparel sponsor in 2016.
It is a private box for private people. On match days, the fashion brand’s “reclusive” founder Nigel Austin and his publicity shy cousin and business partner Ash Hardwick host up to 50 guests, ranging from clients and staff to family and friends. They even provide face painting for the kids.
Good evening
G’day everyone and welcome to our AFL live blog. I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be leading the line as we follow all the action and post game reaction from the big clash between Geelong and Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium.
First bounce is set for 7.40pm, please enjoy the evening to come.
