Geelong

Danger declared himself fit just seven days after lung blow

Only a week after literally busting a lung, Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was ready to play, and could have played if the Cats were scheduled later on the weekend, Chris Scott says.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Shannon Neale of the Cats kicks a goal during the round nine VFL match between the Northern Bullants and Geelong Cats at Preston City Oval on May 22, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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Cats back injury-hit pair with contract extensions

Geelong has put its faith in a pair of youngsters with contract extensions, keeping an interstate tall in Victoria.

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The memories that linger for 1963 premiership captain Fred Wooller

Flag-winning captain Fred Wooller remains ‘fortunate’ for his life in football and with Geelong as he looks back over the flag win from 60 years ago.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats reacts after a clash of bodies with Dan Houston of the Power during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Sydney next week’: Danger’s bold return plan

He has been using an oxygen tank to help his partially collapsed lung, but Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has an ambitious return date in mind.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney looks on prior to the round 1 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Grand final commentators announced

After a season where Channel 7 has faced serious challenges – and some criticism – the network has made it to the finish line.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jeremy Cameron of the Giants celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Seismic pressure: Will Giants let Cameron slide in draft?

Gold Coast let Jack Martin go for nothing in the draft and GWS Giants may be forced to go down the same path over Jeremy Cameron to put an end to the exodus. Jay Clark outlines how it may play out.

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Brendan Fevola isn't happy with the Ash Barty selection

‘She’s a supporter’: Fev slams Barty call

Former AFL star Brendan Fevola has delivered a brutal swipe in Ash Barty’s direction over her upcoming role in the AFL Grand Final.

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AFL. Preliminary Final .17/10/2020. Brisbane Lions vs Geelong at the Gabba, Brisbane. Tom Hawkins of the Cats kicks at goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Big Cat tests negative

Geelong star Tom Hawkins tests negative for COVID-19 after being isolated from teammates with a sore throat ahead of Saturday’s AFL Grand Final

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Sam Simpson of the Cats looks to pass the ball during the AFL 2nd Preliminary Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 17, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Sock it to ‘em: Cat’s persistence pays off with grand chance

His high socks have made him a cult hero and Sam Simpson plays the way he dresses — old-fashioned. It’s this tough attitude which helped him win a spot back in Geelong’s team to become the fairytale story of the 2020 Grand Final.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Tom Hawkins of the Cats celebrates during the 2020 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 17, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cats star forced into grand final quarantine

Geelong star Tom Hawkins has been forced to isolate from teammates in a huge scare days before the AFL Grand Final.

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Matthew Richardson and Daryl Braithwaite pose up to promote Channel 7 playing classic Australian rock playlist during Cox Plate and Grad Final coverage. Picture: Tony Gough

Ex-Tiger Richardson fired up by dad’s footy heroics

As he prepares to roll out an an all-Aussie playlist during the Cox Plate and AFL Grand Final broadcasts, Matthew Richardson says he finds inspiration in watching footage of his dad play in the last Cats-Tigers Grand Final.

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AFL grand final sells out in 20 mins as fans swamp ticket site

Tickets to Saturday’s historic AFL grand final have been snapped up in just 20 minutes, ensuring a Gabba sellout, after seats were made available to the general public.

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