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Patrick Dangerfield is poised to chalk up game number 350 in his decorated AFL career - but it was his cheeky daughter who stole the show ahead of the veteran's milestone match.
Earlier this week, the Geelong Cats captain, 35, was front and centre at a press conference, with coach Chris Scott an initial no show.
Scott soon arrived to chat to media alongside Dangerfield - but his tardiness was noted by Felicity Dangerfield.
'What do you have to say to Chris....don't get shy now,' Dangerfield asked the five-year-old, who then seized her moment.
'You're late,' she said to Scott, with the room erupting in laughter.
Dangerfield joined the club in 2016 after being a standout with the Adelaide Crows following his 2008 debut.
A premiership finally followed in 2022, adding to Dangerfield's decorated footy CV.
It is the envy of many, with a Brownlow medal and eight-time All Australian representation in addition to the Leigh Matthews Trophy just some of the highlights.
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield is poised to chalk up game number 350 in his decorated AFL career on Friday against the Brisbane Lions
But it was Dangerfield's daughter Felicity (right) who stole the show at a press conference ahead of the veteran's milestone match
Speaking ahead of Friday's clash against the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, Scott lauded Dangerfield's significant ongoing contribution to the game.
'The impact he's had on the club, off field, it's been instructive for all of us, and certainly on a personal level he's been great for me,' he said.
'Danger' also joins former teammates Gary Ablett Jr, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins in reaching 350 games.
Now in his 18th season, Dangerfield has been transformed from a midfielder to a forward, which could prolong his career.
'I'm happy to say I'm loving the game as much as ever, to be honest,' he said.
'And perhaps that's because you do get closer to the end than the start.
'And you realise how fortunate you are to play the game, to be involved in it, to try and feel young with the players that come in....the stories they have and the way they go about things.
'That keeps things fun. It keeps you willing to be around.'
