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Geelongs preliminary final could be Tom Lonergans last AFL match but the veteran defender insists hes not thinking about his playing future.Lonergan, 32, is one of three big name flag-winners to come out of contract at seasons end along with Corey Enright and Jimmy Bartel.As a 2016 All-Australian, Enright - who turned 35 on Wednesday - is clearly playing well enough to continue on.While the form of 32-year-old Bartel has been less solid, hes understood to have triggered a new one-year deal that was available to him.As the less celebrated of the three, Lonergan has drifted under the radar as a potential 2016 retiree but that suits him fine.The defender says hes all-in on the finals series and cant spare a moment to ponder what the future holds.I havent even thought about it, he said.Its not even worth talking about until we get past the next couple of weeks.The bodys been good and Ive been enjoying my footy. Its great when you do get the wins.Ill sit down with the club at the end of that period and discuss where we go from there.Lonergan said criticism of fantastic Bartel had totally past him by, saying the group wanted the bearded Brownlow Medallist playing next weekend.He is a great player and hes stepped up on the big occasions so many times. We love playing with him and well leave it with the coaches to make that (selection) call, he said.Hes cool and calm under pressure ... I hope hes there in prelim week.Lonergan said the club was preparing for Lachie Henderson to play in their preliminary final after he showed his recovery from minor knee surgery by training on Tuesday.Geelongs two-point win over Hawthorn in last Fridays qualifying final has given the Cats a two-week break, and theyre treating it like one.Five days after the win, Lonergan said the Cats were yet to train with any intensity, focusing instead on recovery.We had a really good preparation leading into the Hawks game and well look to have a really good hit-out over Thursday and Saturday, he said.And there are no plans for a get-together to watch Saturday nights semi-final between Sydney and Adelaide to discover their opponents as a group.We spend too much time together already, Lonergan laughed.Well just watch it ourselves. Some guys mightnt even watch it. Well see enough vision next week of our opponents.Cheap Air Max Authentic . 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The Blue Devils have found ways to make their ground game effective, with QB Daniel Jones and RB Shaun Wilson, rushing for at least 225 yards in their last three games.INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Pitt has made close games its trademark, both this season and throughout its brief tie in the ACC. Six of the Panthers games this season have been decided by a touchdown or less, with three losses coming by a total of 11 points. Pitt has played four road games in four years against Atlanntic Division teams and won them all with the average margin of victory just three points.ddddddddddddUPSET WATCH: Keep an eye on The Citadel against North Carolina. This might set up as a trap game for the Tar Heels, coming after last weeks loss at rival Duke and before a short week that precedes another rivalry game against N.C. State. The Citadel enters with a 10-0 record, the experience of having already beaten an FBS opponent -- the Bulldogs knocked off South Carolina last year -- and a ground game that could cause problems for the worst run defense in the ACC. I can assure you The Citadel is not going to come in here and feel intimidated by any means, UNC coach Larry Fedora said.IMPACT PLAYER: Florida State RB Dalvin Cook could put up some big numbers against Syracuses leaky defense. Cook averages 124 yards rushing -- second only to Heisman Trophy front-runner Lamar Jackson of Louisville in the ACC -- and will look to post some big numbers against an Orange defense that allows 197 yards per game on the ground.---Compiled by AP Sports Writer Joedy McCreary in Raleigh, North Carolina.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '