Returns happening for star Cats
It won’t be in the AFL, but two Geelong premiership winners will ramp up their return from long injury lay-offs this weekend.
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‘Not morons’: Cats frustrated by missed chance
Geelong coach Chris Scott has several key concerns out of a shock loss to St Kilda which blew a chance at a home qualifying final.
‘Dusty will leave a bigger legacy than me’: Hawkins on life after footy
In his first sit-down since announcing his retirement, Tom Hawkins reveals the private exchange he had with Tigers superstar Dustin Martin – as they both called time on their AFL careers.
Second AFL champion calls time
Another AFL great will join Dustin Martin in hanging up the boots – but he might not have played his last game just yet.
Cats star ‘unresponsive’ in shock incident
Star Geelong forward Tyson Stengle was rushed to hospital after an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Cats star opens up on ‘one of my worst games’
A Geelong superstar has put his hand up for what he says might have been his worst game at the club against the Western Bulldogs.
Why Cats won’t ‘drop bundle’ after thrashing
Geelong coach Chris Scott spoke after a horror night where his stars went missing and so did a chance to move into the top two.
‘Academy Award’: High shot divides opinion
Another high shot is in the AFL spotlight, with opinion fiercely divided on Tom Stewart’s bump on Collingwood’s Nathan Kreuger.
Pies in danger of finals disaster, Cats stamp top-four credentials
Collingwood’s premiership defence is hanging by a thread after falling to Geelong in a defeat which left the Magpies stranded outside the top eight.
Bulldogs superstar closer to rival switch
Superstar Bailey Smith, who is off contract at season’s end, is inching closer to a switch to an AFL powerhouse.
Danger is back, declares coach
Geelong coach Chris Scott thinks the Cats are back on a finals trajectory after blasting past Essendon on Saturday night.
Tribunal’s shock call on Dangerfield ban
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given a lengthy defence of his one-match dangerous tackle ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Defiant Cats star ‘optimistic’ after horror injury
He limped into the club in a moon boot on Monday, but the 35-year-old Geelong great remains hopeful of a recovery from a shocking foot injury.
AFL all say the same after star’s injury
Geelong champion Tom Hawkins’ illustrious AFL career could be hanging by a thread following an innocuous injury on Friday night.
‘Red flags everywhere’: Superstar in strife
It took just 14 seconds for a massive talking point to arise in Carlton’s clash with Geelong, with a superstar under the pump.
Star’s son on life support, rushed to hospital
An AFL legend has shared horrific details of his son’s fight for life after a freak incident that remains a mystery.
Ex-AFL star allegedly crashes car, refuses test
Jack Steven, a four-time best and fairest winner in the AFL, is allegedly facing charges over a car crash in southern Victoria.
‘Greatest win ever’ in 89-year AFL first
The footy world has declared the 2024 premiership the Sydney Swans’ to lose after one of the more remarkable performances on Sunday.
‘A hundred selfies’: GWS youngster’s epic fail
After a starring role in a huge win, Giant Leek Aleer spent time with fans, oblivious to the fact the whole team was waiting for him.
Suns make Top End statement with dominant Cats win
The Suns are in the AFL’s top eight after a breathtaking performance in Darwin gave them a 64-point win over Geelong.
AFL world reacts to new Welcome to Country
There has been a mixed reaction to a different take on the Welcome to Country for the AFL clash in Darwin.
AFL teams: Raft of stars rested in NT heat
Gold Coast and Geelong have pulled some surprise selection calls ahead of Thursday night’s big clash in Darwin. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
Suns to target ‘damaging’ Cats star
Geelong star Tom Stewart can expect plenty of attention from the Gold Coast Suns in Darwin on Thursday night.
AFL great’s radical solution to head knocks
An AFL great has an extreme solution for players dealing with head knocks after a Geelong star refused to leave the ground.
Coach’s cheeky act as 17-year record snapped
Port Adelaide have broken one of the longest droughts in the AFL and no one was happier than coach Ken Hinkley, who celebrated in style.
Cats champion unfazed by ‘speed hump’
Tom Hawkins has weighed in on his first four-match goalless streak as he approaches one of the AFL’s most prestigious records.
Superstar named in shock recruiting bid
A rival club has been linked with a shock move to sign Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield, who is a free agent at season’s end.
Absurd AFL goal of the year defies physics
Demons forward Bayley Fritsch has produced an unworldly matchwinning goal to end Geelong’s unbeaten streak in an AFL thriller.
‘Not quite what he was’: Coach’s frank admission
A Geelong champion has now gone the longest stretch of games in his 18-year career without a goal, but his coach is not concerned.
Shock tribunal ruling over Blue’s dive
Zac Williams was widely accused of staging for a free kick on Saturday, so a Match Review ruling has come as a major surprise.
Blatant dive ‘cost team’ in AFL blockbuster
Carlton defender Zac Williams has been singled out by experts and fans alike after a dramatic moment during the loss to Geelong.
‘Extraordinary’: Surprise AFL call says it all
An “extraordinary” moment during Geelong’s blockbuster clash with Carlton has once again exposed the AFL’s score review system.
Lions star grateful for ‘hard-earned’ milestone
After seven frustrating years with Geelong, Linc McCarthy has turned his career around at the Brisbane Lions.
Cats speedster makes huge call on future
One of AFL’s most sought after out-of-contract players has made a decision on where he wants to play next year.
Cats star got away with staggering act
Geelong gun Jeremy Cameron appears to have gotten away with murder and then added insult to injury during the Cats’ win over the Lions.
Lions coach defends Cameron’s tribunal win
Charlie Cameron is a “tough guy” who hasn’t been affected by the furore surrounding his availability for the Lions’ clash with Geelong, according to his coach.
‘Great job’: Lions gun backs good guy tribunal defence
The Brisbane Lions are overjoyed to have livewire forward Charlie Cameron available for Saturday night’s clash with the unbeaten Geelong.
Dunkley’s challenge to ‘pretty special’ player
As good as Cam Rayner’s midfield performance was for the Lions against Melbourne, he has been urged to do it more often.
Big Cats locked in for Gabba showdown
Geelong will regain two stars but Brisbane has lost a crucial player ahead of a blockbuster AFL clash.
Shock AFL lifeline for disgraced ex-Roo
A Victorian club hasn’t turned its back on the possibility of pursuing admonished North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas this year.
AFL investigating Cats star’s phone use
On a day where Tom Hawkins played his 350 AFL game, the Cats star was caught out using a phone during a lightning delay.
‘Drama at the MCG’: AFL brought to a halt
The Easter Monday AFL clash was stopped mid-game for an anticlimactic reason that had legends scratching their heads.
AFL star mocks streaker with savage act
Players stepped in to deal with a fan that ran into the field of play during the Crows’ AFL clash with Geelong, and one star had the last laugh.
Too strong: Crows grounded as Cats’ twin pillars dominate
A nightmare for the Crows, but it was a dream outcome for Tom Stewart on Friday night, with the Cats interceptor equalling the record for intercept marks as Geelong put Adelaide to the sword.
‘Has this ever happened?’: Act stuns AFL
The AFL has heralded the return of the “rascal” after a Geelong star was caught doing a very cheeky act that is sure to get him fined.
AFL club ‘very keen’ on Clayton Oliver raid
A Victorian AFL powerhouse is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.
Cats star’s freak injury at opening bounce
A Geelong star’s comeback from injury has got off to the worst possible start with an opening minute setback against Carlton.
Selwood ‘blown away’ by Cats honour
Geelong has renamed part of its renovated home ground as a tribute to one of its all-time greats.
Hawkins’ wife keen to end 2024 speculation
As speculation builds around off-contract Cat Tom Hawkins, his wife has had her say on the 35-year-old’s future.
AFL legend slams star over classy act
Former Geelong captain Joel Selwood has torn into a Melbourne star over an act of sportsmanship that was widely applauded.
‘Wake-up call’ that changed Bomber’s life
Dual premiership coach Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson says he now holds no grudges towards anyone in football as he opened up on his lowest point of the past decade.
AFL Finals: Each team’s top 8 hopes explained
The race for the minor premiership, top two, top four and top eight are all still alive as the AFL season reaches a thrilling conclusion.
New angle as AFL defends dubious call
The AFL is adamant fresh video confirms the right call was made in Jeremy Cameron’s highly dispute mark against Collingwood.
Cats superstar headbutted in pub attack
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron was reportedly the victim of an unprovoked attack at a Geelong pub last weekend.
Cats confirm injury extent of hamstrung star pair
Geelong has confirmed the extent of Cats star duo Tom Hawkins and Mark Blicavs’ hamstring injuries, as well as provide an update on a gun midfielder who should make his return to the field soon.
Lions have learnt from last-gasp loss
The Brisbane Lions have worked hard on knowing how to close out games ahead of their battle with Geelong at the Gabba.
Will won’t let love for Geelong get in the way
He grew up supporting Geelong, but Brisbane Lions star Will Ashcroft is intent on taming the Cats on Saturday.
Lions must be ‘brave’ against Geelong
Having paid the price for lacking bravery in the dying stages of their loss to the Demons, the Lions are intent on making amends against Geelong.
Unlikely Cats hero breaks all-time AFL record
Geelong Cats cult hero Zach Tuohy has gone into the AFL history books, breaking a longstanding record in a thumping win.
‘Yuck’: AFL in ‘shock’ at all-time misses
The Sydney Swans have put on one of the worst displays of goalkicking ever seen in an “extraordinary” result at the SCG.
Footy icon tells West Coast to ‘suck it up’
One of the AFL’s greats has gone all in on the Eagles, saying the club needs to ‘suck it up’ as they head towards one of the worst records of all time.
Unwanted history? The numbers behind the great decline
Last year’s grand finalists Geelong and Sydney are staring down unwanted history in 2023 – and the numbers aren’t pretty. Can either save their season?
Star’s positive update after horror concussion
The full extent of Jeremy Cameron’s concussion has been confirmed and the reaction of one teammate has drawn high praise.
AFL world erupts over utter hypocrisy
The football world is up in arms after a brutal act of ‘friendly fire’ saw Cats star Jeremy Cameron hospitalised on Thursday night.
‘Sydney next week’: Danger’s bold return plan
He has been using an oxygen tank to help his partially collapsed lung, but Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has an ambitious return date in mind.
‘Couldn’t move’: Danger’s horror injury
Patrick Dangerfield was labelled a warrior for playing out Thursday’s loss to Adelaide before a trip to hospital revealed a significant injury.
Horror update after star rushed to hospital
Patrick Dangerfield was put in an ambulance and taken to hospital. His football club has now revealed scary new details.
Cats coach erupts: ‘Something I’ve never seen’
The normally cool and calm coach of the reigning AFL premiers has erupted at three-quarter time in scenes that left commentators stunned.
Reigning premiers return to form in thriller
The Dogs have taken the reigning premiers to the wire in a thrilling rollercoaster of a game that saw a Test cricket legend’s son kick a goal on debut.
Star’s look ‘never seen before in the AFL’
Youngster Sam De Koning turned heads with an unusual look in Geelong’s clash against GWS, sporting an accessory in an AFL first.
Reason for protester’s AFL pitch invasion
A protester who ran onto Optus Stadium during an AFL game on Saturday has outlined his reasons for the stunt.
Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Image sends AFL rumour mill into overdrive
An iconic post-game moment between two legends has left footy fans pondering if their time in the game is coming to an end.
AFL in disbelief over stunning upset
The AFL has been flipped on its head, with the Richmond Tigers turning back the clock in a stunning victory no one saw coming.
Umpires booed as controversy stuns legends
Melbourne surged to the top of the ladder after holding off a plucky Gold Coast, as fans were left fuming over a couple of late decisions.
Sight no one in AFL world wants to see
Geelong showed they’ve still got it and stamped their authority on the competition, but they could be without a huge asset after a hamstring injury.
‘Scary’ 17-year first leaves AFL stunned
The Cats are back after four straight wins but one of the club’s older statesmen has had the performance of his career over the Bombers.
Ablett in Supreme Court action against AFL
Football icon Gary Ablett Sr is suing the AFL and two football clubs after a shock revelation he has significant brain damage.
Fans fume over skipper’s dangerous act
Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield led his team to a monster win, but one incident early in the contest left fans watching on seeing red.
‘Farcical’ scenes leave AFL fans fuming
The AFL world has been left dumbfounded after two stars were handed different bans for doing effectively the same thing.
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