Geelong old guard gallop past Swans

Geelong silenced critics who doubted their ageing team could win a premiership, thrashing Sydney Swans by 81 points in the AFL Grand Final yesterday at the MCG. The Cats fielded the oldest team in the league’s 126-year history, but were full of running in a 20.13 (133) to 8.4 (52) victory in front of 100,024 fans. The Cats’ 10th flag was their second under coach Chris Scott. Isaac Smith (32 disposals, three goals), Patrick Dangerfield (26 disposals), Tom Hawkins (three goals) and Mark Blicavs (23 disposals) were all outstanding — and all 30 years or older.