Contenders or pretenders? Eight burning questions facing Cats
There is a level of unpredictability about Geelong entering 2024. We look at the big questions the club will have to face head on this season.
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Key Don injured as Holmes, Martin dominate in new roles
Geelong has come from behind against Essendon at GMHBA Stadium, but the Dons will be more concerned with the fitness of one of their biggest stars with Round 1 just two weeks away.
Three Cats who can fill Guthrie void after ‘frustrating’ setback
Who can step up in the absence of important midfielder Cameron Guthrie? A premiership Cat is excited to see a trio of emerging midfielders. Meanwhile, the Cats have named their squad.
Why skipper isn’t worried about Cats’ contract crunch
Patrick Dangerfield is among 23 Cats who come out of contract at the end of the year, but he isn’t concerned. And he joked there is one side who could be after him.
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Draw revealed as finals race heats up
After an enthralling first weekend of finals, the race for the 2021 premiership has been whittled down to six contenders.
Cats look to big inclusions for cut-throat final
Geelong’s season is on the line against GWS and the Cats could be boosted by some big names for Friday night’s semi-final. Here’s the latest.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
Finals ‘flogging’ almost so much worse
Port Adelaide extended Geelong’s horror curse in the first week of the AFL Finals but the trouncing could even be considered flattering.
Legend drops unspoken truth at Cats’ feet
Geelong Cats fans have enjoyed a run of success few other sides have tasted in recent times but it seems the good times can’t last forever.
Power fans snap up tickets but still time to see Lions v Dees
Port Adelaide fans did not wait long after Oval crowd numbers were boosted for tonight’s match – but tickets are still available for Saturday’s Brisbane v Melbourne clash.
Touching family tribute ahead of Cat’s milestone game
Geelong star Tom Hawkins’ wife, Emma, has posted a family tribute ahead of his milestone 300th game — but it’s his kids who have stolen the show.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Finals heavyweights could escape strict SA restriction
Melbourne, Geelong and Brisbane could be allowed early access into South Australia as the government works through a slight easing of its AFL restrictions.
Star’s heartbreak ahead of milestone game
Geelong Cats star Tom Hawkins has revealed the heartbreaking news that left him ‘shattered’ ahead of his milestone 300th game on Friday.
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