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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 - SEPTEMBER 25: Tyson Stengle and Joel Selwood players are presented on stage during their celebrations after winning the 2022 AFL Grand Final, at St Mary's Football Club Oval on September 25, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

The bold goal Geelong is focused on after flag

The Cats have a flag in the bag but they are not slowing down, marking down a big box to tick in coming years.

Geelong

Cats post-GF family day at St Mary's Oval, Kardinia Park. Jed Bews. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Dusty Cats bask in glory to make fans’ day

Some Cats had barely a wink after the grand final win but they got a whole new burst of energy when more than 10,000 people cheered their names at the club’s welcome home fan day.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Max Holmes of the Cats looks on after the AFL First Preliminary match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Why Holmes was an ‘unlucky’ out

Max Holmes is the sad story of grand final day. This is why he ultimately missed out on facing Sydney.

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Street celebrations in Ryrie Street after Geelong Cats won the 2022 premiership. Picture: Alan Barber

‘What a time’: Geelong dancing in the street at triumph

Football’s final Saturday was back at its rightful home and in blue and white eyes so is the premiership.

OpinionAFL

MELBOURNE . 16/09/2022. AFL. 1st Preliminary Final . Geelong vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Joel Selwood leads the Cats onto the MCG to take on Brisbane . Picture by Michael Klein

The cup within reach and the Cats are ready to grab glory

Geelong got closer than almost any team of the modern era to winning a flag in recent years. Now is the time to get it done.

AFL

Isaac Heeney during Sydney Swans training at the SCG ahead of this weeks Preliminary Final. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Cats reveal plans to stop Swans star Heeney

Isaac Heeney was the best man on the ground when Geelong last played Sydney as he booted five goals. A Cats defender has put his hand up to blanket the Swan.

Sport

Barry Stoneham (squatting) and Mark Bairstow. 1992 Grand Final. West Coast Eagles v Geelong. MCG. neg: 920927/77

‘Eats at you’: Greats urge Cats not to relive grand final mistakes

Just like this year, Geelong entered a grand final 30 years ago having lost a tight decider only recently. Players from then weigh in on whether defeat will impact the current-day Cats.

Sport

John Barnes Geelong FootballerAFL Grand Final 1992West Coast Eagles defeated Geelong28/9/1992Geelong Cats History

Don’t be like us: ‘92 Cats reveal lessons learnt from pain

Just like this year, Geelong entered a grand final 30 years ago having lost a tight decider only recently. Here’s how they recall the great but sad days.

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Tom Atkins, St Joseph's. BELL PARK v ST JOSEPH'S. Picture: Peter Ristevski

Schoolies or footy: The choice that set Tom Atkins for the AFL

It’s a tough call for any teenager and Tom Atkins was asked to join footy training or go to schoolies nearly a decade ago. He has come so far since.

Sport

‘Time heals’: How Cats recovered from ultimate heartache

It’s never easy missing out on the biggest game of your career but a pair of Cats who had to watch on in 2020 are ready to take their chance this year.

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