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Cats player Mathew Stokes attempts a mark under pressure as Geelong defeated Hawthorn during AFL Round 17 July 25, 2008 at the MCG, Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Derrick den Hollander / Photoworx

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Kangaroos legend Glenn Archer appears to win the football over opponent Mathew Stokes, who is paid the free kick. Geelong defeated Kangaroos, AFL Qualifying Final at the MCG, 9 September 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Port Adelaide player Justin Westhoff gets a kick away despite pressure from opponent Mathew Stokes. Geelong defeated Port Adelaide in the 2007 AFL Grand Final at the MCG, 29 September 2007. Image: Derrick den Hollander

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Geelong player Mathew Stokes appeared to badly hurt his knee early in the 2007 AFL Grand Final, but came back on to play the rest of the game. Geelong defeated Port Adelaide in the 2007 AFL Grand Final at the MCG, 29 September 2007. Image: Derrick den Ho