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.
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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.
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‘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?
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.
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