GEELONG star Tom Hawkins is already relishing the prospect of playing alongside boom recruit Jeremy Cameron in a new-look forward line this season.
The Cats paid a hefty price at the trade table for former GWS spearhead Cameron in order to boost their flag hopes in 2021 and beyond, having finished runners-up to Richmond last year.
On paper, the 27-year-old looks set to form a formidable partnership with fellow Coleman Medal winner Hawkins.
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As we face the Demons in Round 4, and with a famous goal after the siren win against them in 2018, let's look back at EVERY game winning goal after the siren from the last 100 years of our history!
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Draft Memories | Tom Hawkins
Tom Hawkins talks about the day he was drafted to the Cats at pick 41 back in 2006. Presented by Pepperstone
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To The Final Bell | Round 9
Lingy and MegMac discuss the loss to Melbourne, answer your fan questions and look ahead to the Port game and Tom Hawkins milestone.
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But plenty rests on the key forwards' ability to form a relationship on-field before the new season begins in March.
"We trained together yesterday as a forward group and we will continue to work as a whole on our patterns and synergy together," Hawkins told reporters on Tuesday.
"We're both very different players, he's more agile and leaner than me but at the same time he is really powerful.
"I'd say we will both get a look deep and we'll both get up the ground at stages."
Geelong lost Gary Ablett and Harry Taylor to retirement after last year's heartbreaking Grand Final defeat.
But the arrival of Cameron and fellow experienced recruits Isaac Smith (Hawthorn) and Shaun Higgins (North Melbourne) has sparked expectations of another genuine flag tilt this season.
And the Cats are not shying away from the hype.
"I think you have no other choice but to embrace it," Hawkins said.
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Mick Stinear Press Conference | AFLW Round 11
Cats coach Mick Stinear fronted the media prior to Geelong's clash with Fremantle.
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Andrew Mackie Press Conference | Post Trade Wrap
Andrew Mackie spoke to the media at the completion of the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. Proudly Presented by Mitre 10.
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Rowan Marshall's first day in the Hoops
Rowan Marshall arrived for day 1 of his time at Geelong, hear what he had to say speaking to Cats Media. Proudly Presented by Mitre 10.
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8 STRAIGHT! | Post Game Roaming Round 9
Joins the Cats rooms after they made it 8 straight wins! Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.
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Rowan Marshall Press Conference | Trade Period Recruit
Geelong have acquired Rowan Marshall during the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period, he spoke to the media thismorning. Proudly Presented by Mitre 10.
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Boundary Walk with Jordan Ridley
Learn more about Geelong's newest recruit, defender Jordan Ridley and his reasons for signing with the Cats in 2027.
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Connected In Pride | Pride Week Feature
Watch on as various Geelong people speak to the meaning of Pride week, ahead of Geelong's Round 9 AFLW home game against the GIANTS.
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Andrew Mackie Press Conference | Continental Tyres Trade Period
EGM of Football Andrew Mackie spoke at the opening day of the Continental Tyres Trade Period today at Marvel Stadium. Proudly Presented by Mitre 10.
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"We are well aware that the expectation of playing in a Grand Final, which ultimately we lost, and bringing in some experience means there will be external pressure.
"Internally we haven't spoken about it yet but the majority of the list arrived last Wednesday and we want to win a premiership.
"That is our ultimate goal, so we will embrace the challenge that is in front of us."
