What stirring Cats boilover really means for Saints’ future
Ross Lyon and the Saints proved many wrong with an upset win on Saturday night. But ED BOURKE asks, did they also prove a point to their biggest young star?
Geelong
Dramatic review key to Saints’ massive upset
Geelong was storming home in its clash with St Kilda when a last-gasp effort on the goal line helped the underdogs grab a huge victory.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
Why Cats could ‘definitely’ unleash dual rucks
Sam De Koning was dominant as Geelong’s number one ruckman in the season opener but coach Chris Scott says he might not always fill the role, opening the door for a veteran’s return.
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Cyclone ‘wreaks havoc’ on AFL season opener
The first game of the AFL season could be called off as a tropical cyclone descending on southeast Queensland wreaks havoc.
Cats star backs Danger to become forward threat
Geelong fans should get comfortable seeing Patrick Dangerfield spend more time up forward this season, with one teammate welcoming the skipper’s weapons inside 50.
Taste of finals, not revenge, fuels Bowes, Cats for season-opener
Geelong won’t have to wait long to get a crack at the reigning premiers, and preliminary finals foe, Brisbane as opening round approaches. But one Cat believes immediate revenge won’t be their only making.
Cats VFL scouting notes: Positive sign for recruit as local guns shine
Jack Martin and several other AFL listed Cats were in action in a VFL curtain-raiser, and a host of familiar names from the Geelong region shone. See the full notes here.
Tomahawk’s verdict on Geelong’s 2025 hopes
As Tom Hawkins prepares to sit in the stands for the first time in almost 20 years, the retired star has delivered his verdict on the Cats’ hopes for 2025 and why a veteran trio are “still clearly” the keys.
Kako the Rising Star? Dons’ young guns fire in pre-season hitout
Essendon fans had resigned themselves to a long, painful season in 2025, but under Tuesday night lights in Geelong there was proof that there may be plenty to cheer for in some young stars.
Young Bombers give fans glimmer of hope
Isaac Kako and Nate Caddy have made an early statement for the Bombers, combining for seven goals in a pre-season win over Geelong.
Why big season looms for injury-hit Cat as young gun praised
Jack Henry battled foot setbacks for two seasons. But after an impressive 2024 campaign, he is primed for an even bigger year in 2025. Plus, he shares an insight into an emerging defender.
Every Cat rated: Next-gen Geelong officially making its move
Jeremy Cameron not Geelong’s No. 1 anymore? That’s right – and it’s not the only ranking that might surprise. Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on the list.
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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