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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A highly touted rookie has impressed in his bid to break into the Brisbane Lions’ premiership-winning team.
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.
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?
The first game of the AFL season could be called off as a tropical cyclone descending on southeast Queensland wreaks havoc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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