547 days later: Inside ‘anxious’ Bailey Smith’s return to footy
Cats assistant James Rahilly said his side’s new superstar recruit Bailey Smith was nervous before running out for the first time in 574 days, while two youngsters have been hyped up.
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AFL shuts down garment as star goes rogue
Bailey Smith’s highly anticipated first appearance for Geelong has caused a stir because of an outlawed fashion accessory.
Cats-Hawks notes: Danger the forward, Day excels, CBA numbers
There was plenty to learn about both sides when the Cats and Hawks clashed on Monday afternoon. Check out the key takeaways, centre bounce attendance stats and more here.
Questions linger over Scott’s role with sponsor after probe wraps up
The AFL has wrapped up an investigation into Chris Scott’s role with Geelong sponsor Morris Finance, but the impact it will have on the Cats’ soft cap is still unknown.
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Cats legend pitches in in Barwon Heads’ T20 clash
Barwon Heads’ footy club took ultimate bragging rights over the town’s cricket club in an Australia Day T20 clash, with a Geelong premiership captain doing his part with bat and ball.
Vale Ken: Cats Hall of Famer, goalkicker passes away
Geelong great Ken Newland, who played 216 AFL games and made his debut at 16, has died.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
Breakout? Cats star lauds top pick after bumper pre-season
Cam Guthrie has been cruelled by injury the past two seasons, but things are looking promising ahead of 2025. Plus, the young Cat to watch out for in 2025.
Cats open training pics: Fans get selfies, signatures — but no Smith
Geelong fans weren’t able to catch a glimpse of big name recruit Bailey Smith, but they certainly had plenty of time to meet their heroes. See our full gallery here.
The little white lie that secured Cats an Ablett family dynasty
Revered Geelong figure Bill McMaster passed away this week, and perhaps his greatest achievement in footy was recruiting Gary Ablett. Before his death, McMaster recounted how it happened.
End of an era: Famed Cats premiership hero’s final farewell
The Geelong Football Club is mourning the death of the last surviving member of the iconic premiership teams of 1951 and 1952 and the man who helped snare club legends including Gary Ablett Snr.
Predictions, best 23: Breakout Cat can fill Hawkins-sized hole
Geelong is quietly — and confidently — building for another premiership assault, and one young spearhead could be the key to their flag chances. MATT FORREST previews their season.
‘Rooting for them’: Cats superfan following from 13000km away
Anthony George got the chance to mix with Chris Scott and Cats players at their final session of the year. And he has been watching their journeys from all the way in Utah.
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