MRO confusion already before season has even begun

MRO confusion already before season has even begun

Author: Code Sports March 4, 2026 Duration: 26:29

There's MRO confusion already even though the home and away season has yet to start, Geelong's playing injury list games again and the CODE AFL show crew remember Dennis Cometti with their favourite “Comettisms.”

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