The latest generation of stars is set to write the next chapter of Geelong and Hawthorns’ long and storied rivalry in tonight’s preliminary final.

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The Geelong fans have made the voices heard early as they booed the Hawks onto the field.

However, with around 95,000 in the house the boos sounded for the Cats as well.

The crowd could be a major factor if this clash goes to the wire tonight.

Bruce McAvaney has watched a lot of footy over the years, and as one of the greatest rivalries in the AFL reignites tonight, the Channel Seven legend believes the Cats will prevail in what he is calling the “third chapter” in the historic battle between Hawthorn and Geelong.

“Geelong has to be the favourite. They’re on a long winning run. They’ve

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