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'Kept their powder dry': AFL greats' intriguing Geelong finals theory after Thursday night Freo thriller

foxsports.com.au

AFL greats are floating a strategic "powder dry" theory about Geelong's finals readiness — a classic case of deliberate sandbagging or genuine preparation signalling?

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'Kept their powder dry': AFL greats' intriguing Geelong finals theory after Thursday night Freo thriller

Theory Briefing

  • AFL greats floated a theory that Geelong deliberately held back in a Thursday night thriller against Fremantle.
  • The 'kept their powder dry' framing suggests the Cats may be strategically managing form and effort ahead of finals.
  • The Geelong coach also made an injury admission, adding real uncertainty to how much of the performance was tactical versus forced.