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.
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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.
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‘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?
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.
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