Genius of Scott: Inside the moves that make Cats’ master coach
In 15 years as Geelong coach, Chris Scott has become one of the sharpest tactical masterminds of the modern era. We pull back the curtains to see how he really does it.
Geelong
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.
More Stories
Team of the century: An All-Australian line-up of Cats greats
You’d do well to find a better line-up over the past 25 years than what Geelong can roll out. With All-Australians everywhere, SCOTT GULLAN picks out their best side of a dominant era.
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.
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.
The 25 storylines which could shape Geelong’s 2025 AFL season
From the immediate impact of Bailey Smith, to the big calls looming over aging stars and the young guns ready to kick on, these are 25 storylines to follow in Geelong’s season.
‘Train well, get fitter’: Humphries’ plans to build on breakout year
Geelong’s Lawson Humphries rose to become one of the AFL’s brightest young stars late last year. On the eve of his second season, the defender is ready to take another big year in his stride.
Another son of a gun close to AFL debut
A highly touted rookie has impressed in his bid to break into the Brisbane Lions’ premiership-winning team.
‘I’d say I’m 26’: No Tomahawk? Jezza’s set to wind back the clock
There’s a ton of change unfolding at Geelong. Bailey Smith’s in, club legend Tom Hawkins is out. One constant? Jeremy Cameron up forward, who says he feels as good as ever leading into 2025.
Round 3? The AFL’s options as Cyclone threatens season opener
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred set to lash Brisbane this week, the opening game on the AFL season is in doubt. Will the Lions-Cats blockbuster go ahead?
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/sport/afl/teams/geelong/page/10