AFL’s big fixture gamble after Opening Round upheaval
Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.
Geelong
Bigger than Ablett? Geelong’s plan to help Smith shun spotlight
Gryan Miers first came across Bailey Smith when he kicked seven goals in a TAC Cup Grand Final. Eight years on, Miers says the Cats are determined to help their high-profile recruit deal with being Geelong’s newest rockstar.
Danger deep dive: Secret weapon, emerging Cats driving flag pursuit
Experienced stars were behind Geelong’s last premiership, but a lot has changed since. As the Cats hunt another flag, captain Patrick Dangerfield shares a detailed insight into this new-look team — including his new role.
Cyclone forces AFL to abandon matches
The AFL’s Opening Round in Queensland is in disarray with the league being forced to postpone two games as a Tropical Cyclone looms.
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‘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.
Ex-Cat charged over crash that killed wife
A former VFL star for Geelong has been charged after a car crash that claimed his wife’s life.
Why Cats are feeling optimistic heading into 2025 AFLW season
Geelong coach Dan Lowther has declared newer expansion clubs ‘can wait’ for the ultimate success as the Cats look to rise back up the ladder in 2025. Plus, Cats boast increased AFLW membership numbers.
‘Tough, ruthless’ Cat takes out maiden club championship
A former number 1 draft pick has capped her dominance in the league with her first Geelong club best and fairest award, finishing ahead of an Irish game changer.
Cats eye bold draft move to snatch top talent from rivals
Four years after trading up to draft best-and-fairest winner Max Holmes, Geelong is eyeing another big move with its eye on one of the most highly-rated athletes in the current draft pool.
Irish ace or gun mid? The Cats stars vying for best and fairest nod
Two Cats will go into Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest count hot favourites, but several teammates are sure to lay their claim. See who should poll well at Saturday’s vote.
Cats v Dogs: Smith to face former side in blockbuster clash
Geelong is set for more big games in 2025, and one of them is a bumper match-up between Bailey Smith and the Western Bulldogs.
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