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Geelong player Jimmy Bartel is tackled by opponent Dale Thomas. Geelong defeated Collingwood at the MCG, AFL Preliminary Final, 21 September 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Collingwood player Dale Thomas drives the Magpies into attack. Geelong defeated Collingwood at the MCG, AFL Preliminary Final, 21 September 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Dale Thomas kicks the pies into attack during the Collingwood v Sydney 2007 Elimination Final at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas in action during the Carlton v Collingwood 2007 Round 18 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas in action during the Carlton v Collingwood 2007 Round 18 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas tackles Blues rookie Michael Jamison during the Carlton v Collingwood 2007 Round 18 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Marc Murphy tackles Dales Thomas during the Carlton v Collingwood 2007 Round 18 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown

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Dale Thomas evades a tackle during the Collingwood v Brisbane 2007 Round 17 match at the MCG in Melbourne. Image: Michael Brown