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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats looks on after a loss during the 2023 AFL Round 02 match between the Carlton Blues and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 23, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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Mooney: Give Danger a chance

The knives have been out for Patrick Dangerfield, but critics have been too quick to judge the Cats’ skipper, writes Cam Mooney.

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Former Geelong Cats Tom Lonergan. Story is about him setting up a business for former footballers and athletes to work out a career post their sporting career. Picture: Tony Gough

Players’ post-career ‘identity crisis’

AFL players experience fame and fortune during their careers, but former Geelong premiership star Tom Lonergan has revealed the mental struggles they face when hanging up the boots.

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23.2.2001. Justin Murphy (left) and teammate Kent Kingsley.  Geelong v Essendon second-round Ansett Cup match at Colonial Stadium. Justin Murphy enjoys a goal.  football.

Geelong’s biggest trade blunders

Geelong’s list management team has done plenty right in recent years to ensure the Cats have remained an AFL power. But not every call has worked out. We look back at some they might want again.

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Buckenara’s top 30 draft prospects

There are a few sons of former players in this year’s draft but there’s one who stands out above the rest. Unfortunately for Hawthorn and St Kilda, he’s not eligible as a father-son. Gary Buckenara reveals his top draft prospects for 2019.

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Footballer (clockwise from top left) Charlie Gardiner with footballers Gary Ablett Jr, Steve Johnson, James Bartel, David Johnson and James Kelly 20 Jul 2002. p/

Cats’ stunning silver lining to Kelly trade

They might have given up Tim Kelly, but the last time Geelong had a draft hand like this, it scored Jimmy Bartel, James Kelly, Steve Johnson and Gary Ablett. Can the Cats unearth the next generation of premiership heroes?

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Tim Kelly of the Cats is seen in action during the Round 9 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Saturday, May 18, 2019.  (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kelly deal would be as big as Judd

Geelong has set a massive asking price for midfield star Tim Kelly, setting the stage for the biggest trade since the blockbuster deal for Chris Judd. Will the Eagles pay up?

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Tim Kelly of the Cats runs with the ball during the AFL First Semi Final match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles in Melbourne, Friday, September 13, 2019.  (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Cats flag fears over Kelly trade

Geelong star Tim Kelly wants to get to powerhouse West Coast, but the Cats are understandably fearful that he could be the missing piece in the Eagles’ premiership puzzle, hence their reluctance to deal, Sam Landsberger writes.

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Mick McGuane’s ultimate trade guide

What must your club do at the trade table and through the off-season? Respected footy analyst and Collingwood premiership player Mick McGuane ponders the burning questions for every team.

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