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Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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More Cats set to miss season start

Injury scares are mounting at Geelong with another Cat to be sidelined through a persistent injury, while a midfielder is also off the track late in pre-season.

AFL

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Sam De Koning of the Cats in action during the AFL Practice Match between Geelong Cats and Richmond Tigers at GMHBA Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Teams: Cats go with youth, Sun back from wilderness

Geelong is backing in one-game defender Sam De Koning while a forgotten man is set to play his first game in more than two years. See Suns v Cats teams.

AFL

AFLW teams and tips: Can Saints win two on trot?

After hauling itself off the bottom of the ladder, St Kilda will be eyeing back-to-back wins in the latest round of AFLW. See who our experts are tipping and all the Round 9 teams.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Daisy Pearce of the Demons celebrates a goal with Krstel Petrevski of the Demons during the 2022 AFLW Round 02 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Melbourne Demons at the Swinburne Centre on January 14, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How Daisy Pearce could be game changer for Cats

Daisy Pearce is in hot demand in clubland if she retires as an AFLW player and Geelong skipper Joel Selwood says the Cats are “well down the trail” in landing her in a groundbreaking role.

AFL News

Injury watch: Swans suffer huge Papley blow

Sydney will be without one of its most dangerous forwards for an extended period in a huge blow. Find out the latest injury news, including how long Tom Papley could miss.

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Geelong Falcons preseason testing sessions with DraftStar James Tsitas

4am starts and a wedding dash: Tsitas’ journey to the AFL

From sleeping with a footy, to getting up at 4am and almost missing a flight to his wedding, James Tsitas’ long road to the AFL has been all about hard work and passion.

Winter Olympics

Tears to triumph: The making of an Olympic golden girl

The Olympics seemed a world away for a tearful Jakara Anthony at a gruelling training session in Geelong in 2012. But it proved the turning point to gold thanks to the help of a world champion.

Geelong

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 03: Jakara Anthony of Team Australia competes during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Moguls Qualification during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 03, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Why Geelong’s gold medal hopeful was always destined for greatness

Since she first strapped on her skis as a young child, Jakara Anthony’s parents say she’s possessed a drive and determination that could soon propel her to the Olympic podium.

Local Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after catching out Peter Handscomb of the Hurricane during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 19, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Aussie star Maxwell set to face Geelong

Fresh off an astonishing finish to his BBL campaign, Glenn Maxwell is expected to make a Premier Cricket comeback against Geelong tomorrow. Will his face his old housemate Aaron Finch?

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Cats stay silent on failure to address Jan 26 issue

Some Geelong fans have been left “disappointed” after the Cats were the only AFL club that did not acknowledge the pain January 26 causes for many First Nations people. TAKE OUR POLL

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