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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Tom Hawkins of the Cats celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2022 AFL Round 03 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 02, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What epic win tells us about Jekyll and Hyde Cats

There is an old adage in football that nothing is as bad as it seems or as good as it seems. Nothing truer could said for the Jekyll and Hyde Cats on Saturday night, writes JOSH BARNES

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Who’s No.1? Where Selwood sits in 10 best skippers of modern era

Poll: Chris Scott says he has a bond with record-breaking skipper Joel Selwood that will never be broken. But he might not be the best captain in Scott’s life. We rank the top 10 of past 30 years.

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Mitch Duncan on light duties at Geelong training. Picture: Alison Wynd

Cats rule senior group out from round 1

A group of Geelong senior players pushing their case for selection won’t appear in round 1, while Tyson Stengle’s role in the forward line has been revealed.

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Scott reveals Cats contract quirk, hints at future exit

Chris Scott is a big believer in ‘process’ but there’s so little formality in his contract situation he’s not even sure if he’s signed on to a two-year extension — which may be his last at Geelong.

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Shock diagnosis wipes out young Kangaroo, Tiger struggling

A leading Tigers defender, a key Cats forward and a star Kangaroos youngster are all battling to be available for the season opener as the clock runs down.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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