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