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Geeongs ignominious end to the 2016 AFL season still doesnt sit well with Patrick Dangerfield, the Brownlow medallist demanding a lift across the board from the Cats.Geelongs premiership tilt was effectively over at quarter-time of their preliminary final after Sydneys devastating seven-goals-to-nil opening blitz.Dangerfield admitted the manner of the resounding defeat still irks him as the clubs full playing list came together for pre-season training.I think it will be in the back of the mind for a fair while ... it was a bitterly disappointing way to finish the season, but we look forward to 2017, Dangerfield told reporters on Wednesday.Id be lying if I said it wasnt in the back of my mind, but we need to look forward.Dangerfield, who was the runaway Brownlow Medal winner just days after the Cats finals exit, still has areas of his game he wants to improve.But he and midfield partner Joel Selwood could barely have done much more against the Swans, gathering 39 disposals each.The former Adelaide star agreed a more even contribution was required for his side to be a legitimate challenger.I think we all need to share the load better ... we need to perform better for each other, he said.We were too inconsistent when we really required our very best at the pointy end of the season.The good teams perform consistently and thats what we need to strive to get to.Other teams around us are improving as well ... GWS, Sydney and the Western Bulldogs - Im sure theyre not resting on their laurels.Mercurial midfielder Steve Motlop looms as a key factor next year after an inconsistent 2016 campaign saw him put up for trade by the Cats, who found no suitors.After returning from holidays out of shape last year, Motlop cut a lean figure at Simonds Stadium on Wednesday.Steves in really good shape, which is really good to see, Dangerfield said.Hes one of the best players in the competition when he plays at his best so we need that and we need it consistently and Im confident hell be able to do that. Pittsburgh Pirates Pro Shop . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. 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They told the team that.They?Everybody knows who they are, he said, probably referring to the public relations staff.The Jets and the unsigned Fitzpatrick have been locked in a contract stalemate since January. The sides have not talked about a contract recently and remain far apart in determining the players value, and no resolution is expected any time soon, a source told ESPNs Ed Werder.The tone on Wednesday was a stark contrast to the offseason practices, when many players -- namely wide receivers Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall -- were outspoken in their support of Fitzpatrick, a popular team leader who set a franchise record with 31 touchdown passes in 2015.Neither Decker nor Marshall were among the five players made available to the media on Wednesday. Neither was quarterback Geno Smith, currently in the starters role. Bowles wont meet the media until Thursday, following the first practice.Center Nick Mangold, one of Fitzpatricks closest friends on the team, said he spoke to the quarterback on Tuesday. He said they didnt discuss football or his contract situation. Clearly, Mangold was uncomfortable talking about it with reporters.I dont know, man, he said, Listen, I dont claim to know whats going on or have any feelings about whats goingg on because I have no control over it.dddddddddddd. Hopefully, things get worked out. If they dont, they dont. if they do, great. I have to worry about blocking nose tackles. Thats my focus. The other stuff will figure itself out.The Jets have presented multiple offers to Fitzpatrick, including a three-year, $24 million proposal that includes $15 million in guarantees. He has no other suitors, but he has refused to accept what he believes is a below-market deal. He made $3.25 million in 2015.Despite the impasse, the Jets have said theyd still like to re-sign Fitzpatrick as their starter, although Bowles suggested last month theyd have to adjust their plan if the matter remains unresolved at a certain point. The Jets havent declared a deadline. They apparently will evaluate Smith in the early stages of camp, perhaps waiting until after the first preseason game before making a final call on Fitzpatrick.We have to work with everybodys whos here, Forte said. If youre here, were going to get better. And if not, theres nothing I can do about it.Coming off a 10-win, non-playoff season, the Jets believe they have enough talent to end their five-year postseason drought. The uncertainty at quarterback is a major question, not to mention a potential distraction.If you guys keep asking questions, maybe, Mangold said, laughing. But I dont think so. If you can block out everything else, you can block out this and focus on what needs to be focused on -- building this team. ' ' '