How footy’s greatest salary dump changed trading forever
It was a brazen contract dump, tied in with a juicy top-10 pick, that shocked the AFL. Nearly three years on, this is how the Jack Bowes deal changed trading forever.
Geelong
‘Never shows his frustrations’: Star Cat on Scott’s motivational speech
Geelong hard nut Tom Atkins has given an insight into coach Chris Scott’s message during a testing trip to Perth as a star forward becomes a league leader in an underrated element of his game.
Brownlow tracker: Where Baz sits as $1m payday revealed
Go inside Bailey Smith’s incentive-laden Geelong contract here — and see where the star Cat and others rank on Champion Data’s Brownlow Medal tracker.
Cats star faces fitness test ahead of crunch clash
Geelong has the chance to jump into the top four this week. But will one of their most important players be there?
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The magical May night that belongs in September
Thursday night had it all – including shades of the greatest home-and-away clash in history. And, like that day in 2009, this one could lead to a grand final rematch, too.
Cats survive epic shootout — but were the Dogs robbed?
The Bulldogs clawed their way back into the showdown with Bailey Smith, before the Cats did just enough in a classic. But should Dogs fans feel aggrieved by the umpires?
Unsung hero, future coach: What separates 300-game Cat from the rest
He has never won a best and fairest or been an All-Australian, but Mitch Duncan’s impact has been widely felt at the Cats. Ahead of his 300th game, Duncan’s teammates and coaches reflect on his journey and what lies ahead.
The Baz text that shocked Cats legend
When Bailey Smith was handed the famous Geelong No. 3, club great Jimmy Bartel reached out – and what ‘Bazlenka’ did next proves there is so much more to his very public image.
Selwood’s crushing tribute to his late brother
AFL great Joel Selwood has made his first heartbreaking public comments after the death of his brother Adam last Saturday.
Ex-AFL star’s devastating Joel Selwood chat
An AFL premiership winner and close friend of the Selwood family has opened up on his heartbreaking chat with Cats champion Joel.
Bevo’s blunt call on Bailey Smith showdown
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had a blunt message when he was asked about his club’s match-up with Geelong antagoniser Bailey Smith.
Script flipped in most bitter grudge match
Bailey Smith’s former team have been warned not to adopt a tempting tactic when they come up against the Geelong star this week.
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