First Smith sighting? Cats to face off against rivals in practice match
Geelong is already facing Essendon at Kardinia Park, and now the Cats will face another familiar foe on their home turf in what may be Bailey Smith’s first hit-out as a Cat.
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Luckless ex-Pie returns to former club after delisting
This injury-riddled key forward’s AFL journey began at Geelong, and he will to Kardinia Park in 2025.
Stephen Wells special: How quiet scout became AFL’s recruiting king
Stephen Wells began at the Cats 40 years ago, and plenty of success has followed. In a rare interview, Wells open up on his journey and key Cats figures reveal what sets him apart from the rest.
Smokeys, steals: Master recruiter’s top 40 AFL Draft gems ranked
Geelong recruiting doyen Stephen Wells has an incredible eye for talent that has set the Cats up for premiership success. We have ranked his 40 best picks. See the full list and have your say.
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Six key Cats with biggest points to prove ahead of flag pursuit
Geelong’s flag hunt began in earnest this week. And several Cats in particular will be vying to put their best foot forward this pre-season.
Track watch: Smith shines, Cats’ ‘Slim Shady’, breakout contender
Bailey Smith was there for his first full session and he certainly caught the eye. Plus, the young Cat to watch in 2025 and all the latest from the track. WATCH THE VIDEO
Cats facing leadership void as Danger mulls captaincy call
There was little commitment from Patrick Dangerfield this week when asked he if will captain the Cats in 2025. But behind him and vice-captain Tom Stewart, the cupboard is surprisingly bare.
Third time lucky: Draft snubs, Cats’ crucial hand in ex-VFL ruck’s rise
Joe Pike missed out at the end of 2023 and then again six months later. But 12 months after his initial disappointment, he became a Geelong player. And the Cats were pivotal before drafting him.
Cats draftee’s devastation after tragic death of local figure
Xavier Ivisic’s road to joining his hometown club wasn’t all smooth sailing. But the tragic death of a beloved physio who had helped him on his journey put things into perspective.
‘Really unfortunate’: Saint turned Cat reflects on academy snubs
Academy prospect Lenny Hofmann was overlooked by the Saints, but still got his chance at Geelong. However, a fellow Saints NGA product wasn’t so lucky.
‘Small town, big dreams’: The Irish town which made two All Australians
Irish forward Aishling Moloney has committed to a new deal with Geelong less than a day after earning her first AFLW All Australian blazer — an honour shared with a childhood best friend.
Drum earmarked for hit job which set 1989 grand final alight
Damian Drum missed the 1989 grand final with injury, but on SACKED he reveals champion coach Malcolm Blight had him pencilled in to clean up Dermott Brereton at the opening bounce.
AFLW cross-coder commits to Cats on long-term deal
Geelong has made its first signing for the 2025 AFLW season, with the highly sought after cross-coder expected to bolster an area the Cats were severely lacking in this year.
List Manager: Smith and done? Cats ready to go shopping again
Perpetually in the premiership window, Geelong is poised to contend again in 2025. And, as JON RALPH reports, savvy list management will have rivals on edge about another big-name raid.
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