Joel Selwood won a Rising Star and a premiership in his first season. Geelong’s new No.14 managed just one AFL game. But the round two Rising Star nominee only has gratitude for receiving the legend’s number.
There was plenty to take out of Geelong VFL’s season-opener, with a veteran making a strong case for an AFL recall and several VFL-listed players catching the eye. See the full scouting notes.
After an uncertain summer, a decision has been made as to whether North Shore Football Netball Club will field senior sides in 2025.
While Patrick Dangerfield is out of the Cats midfield for the most part, he has played a key role in moulding Geelong’s newest on-baller. The growing Cat reflects on his steep improvement.
The Cats could get even better after two forwards produced cameos in the VFL. Plus, an athletic ruckman is making an early mid-season draft case. See how every Cat fared and the local standouts.
Bailey Smith wasted no time marking himself as Geelong’s newest hero, producing a best-on-ground performance to inspire the Cats’ emphatic win over Fremantle.
Two premiership Cats were left out of Geelong’s round one side. But it won’t be the case every week. Plus, Chris Scott on Bailey Smith ahead of his first game as a Cat.
Geelong coach Chris Scott has addressed the AFL audit of third-party payments at the club. And he expressed his strong views on player salaries and the soft cap, including an ‘irrefutable’ reality for coaches.
Rookes are integral to SuperCoach. And our experts have given their final BUY, PASS, CONSIDER verdict on every cheapie. Plus, they have answered your questions.
Geelong’s season begins on Saturday, and there are several questions left unanswered.
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