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East skipper set for grand final return
10 September 2026
Written by Tom King
East Geelong captain John McIntyre is confident he will get through training this week and take his place in the Eagles’ team for Saturday’s GDFNL grand final against Werribee Centrals.
McIntyre injured his hamstring early in the qualifying final win over the Centurions on August 22.
A five-time winner of the club’s best-and-fairest, the Mick Thompson Medal, he was sidelined for the following week’s second semi-final victory over Winchelsea, meaning he’s only missed one match.