Cats star faces fitness test ahead of crunch clash
Geelong has the chance to jump into the top four this week. But will one of their most important players be there?
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What Harley-inspired Eagles scare really means for Cats
Geelong’s trip to Perth was meant to be the start of a rails run in the back-half of the season – but Harley Reid and the young Eagles made it anything but. And it might be a blessing in disguise.
‘Close to zero’: Cats coach unbothered by third party audit
Geelong coach Chris Scott is not aware of any information that would give the Cats “any cause for concern” over the AFL’s probe into third party deals at Kardinia Park.
‘Pull your head in’: AFL not happy with Smith
The AFL has reportedly taken action over Geelong star Bailey Smith’s seven-word comment that has raised eyebrows.
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Scott: Cats players wanted on-field Rioli comments ‘kept private’
Geelong coach Chris Scott is confident the Cats haven’t let the Willie Rioli saga disrupt preparations ahead of Sunday’s GWS Giants clash. Plus, Scott doubles down on thoughts around player fines.
Danger time: Stats reveal downside of captain’s forward forays
Patrick Dangerfield has been an elite forward in 2025 but his success may be coming at the expense of other Cats stars who are finding the going far harder. See the stunning stats.
Local footy to MCG blockbusters: Cat’s whirlwind rise from obscurity
Oli Wiltshire shot into the draft frame with a 12 goal haul in country footy. In his first two AFL games, he played in front of 150,000 fans. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Barwon Heads bolter.
Baz’s perfect storm: The ‘trauma, distractions’ behind Geelong move
There wasn’t one standout moment that ended Bailey Smith’s time at the Bulldogs, it was death by a thousand cuts. Now he’s almost the pantomime villain in a battle between Cats and Dogs.
AFL torn to shreds as more threats emerge
A leading commentator “cannot fathom” the AFL’s decision not to sanction Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli as more alleged threats emerged.
Collingwood unleash code-shifting tactic
AFL greats have discussed a revolutionary Collingwood tactic from last Saturday night that could change the way the game is played.
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes.
What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
May 22, mark it in the calendar, because a true footy grudge match looms, writes Jon Ralph. And Bailey Smith’s war with the Dogs goes well beyond a sledge about them playing in Ballarat.
‘It’s the right call’: Former AFL ump backs controversial Hill trip
Pies fans will feel aggrieved after being on the wrong side of some calls in the thriller against the Cats. But a former AFL umpire says he didn’t see any clangers in the final term of the epic clash.
Bailey Smith’s ‘classless’ sledge sparks frenzy
Geelong star Bailey Smith’s post-game sledge has hit a sore spot with some fans with a dressing room gesture now raising eyebrows.
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