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‘Another ingenious idea’: Fans cringe at ‘weird’ start to Pies-Cats clash
Geelong dominated Collingwood 15.12 (102) to 10.7 (67) at the MCG despite the Magpies' theatrical pre-game ceremony featuring nightclub music and smoke effects. The Cats led by 48 points after 39 minutes, with fast, spreading play and creative performances from Gryan Miers and Shaun Mannagh proving decisive.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 04:59 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
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