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Injury fears for Cats star after strong win over Saints
Geelong ended a three-match losing streak and strengthened its finals push, but Max Holmes faces ankle scans after leaving in pain.
- On Thursday night at GMHBA Stadium, the Geelong Cats defeated St Kilda by 27 points, finishing 15.12 to 11.9 and ending a three-match losing streak.
- Star midfielder Max Holmes suffered a potentially serious ankle injury during the final quarter and was helped from the field; he will undergo surgery on Friday to repair a right ankle fracture and syndesmosis injury.
- Bailey Smith and Holmes recorded 35 and 23 disposals respectively before the injury, while Geelong debutant Jay Polkinghorne impressed with two goals; St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall battled with 33 disposals and a club-record 26 contested possessions.
- Geelong coach Chris Scott stated, "It's an ankle, they won't know until they get a decent look at it," while St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said his team "took full toll of their chances" and lost.
- Facing a challenging fortnight, the Cats prepare for matches against Melbourne and Collingwood, with the club to provide a return-to-play timeframe for Holmes following his surgery and recovery.
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Hardwick admits Suns’ toilet video ‘not a good look’: Cats’ star sent for ankle surgery
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says his players Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Mac Andrew acted disrespectfully at the NRL State of Origin game, and Geelong playmaker Max Holmes has gone in for surgery.
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Ocean Grove VoiceCats set to lose another star
Geelong faces a nervous wait for scans on Max Holmes’ ankle as a mounting injury toll threatens to derail its AFL premiership bid. The Cats ended a three-match losing run with a comprehensive 15.12(102) to 11.9(75) win over St Kilda on Thursday night, strengthening their grip on a finals spot. But post-match celebrations were tempered by the sight of Holmes on crutches and with his right leg in a protective boot. The speedster was clearly in pai…
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