It’s not only because his superstar Geelong teammate Tom Stewart is missing the grand final that Coleman medallist Jeremy Cameron thinks the pre-finals bye should be shifted to before the grand final.

There’s also the late finish at the Brownlow medal for a dozen or so players and “all the awards nights” interrupting what for most is already the biggest and busiest week of their sporting lives.

Conformation All-Australian defender Stewart would miss the clash with the Brisbane Lions due to concussion was deflating for Cameron and all the Cats.

It’s why the 2025 All-Australian skipper suggested a bye before the big game, which allow players concussed in the preliminary final to get back, would be a pretty good move.

“I’d sort of like it to be before the Grand Final myself. That’s just m

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