The ‘short-term sacrifices’ driving Geelong’s flag hopes
Geelong’s season has looked very different to recent years, so what has led to the change that has made the Cats so premiership focussed?
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Zorko: Berry ‘deserves’ to play in preliminary final
Dayne Zorko hasn’t seen a better half of football from a Lions player than the two quarters produced by Jarrod Berry against Melbourne.
‘No monkey’: Cats break first week finals hoodoo
Geelong was one and eight in the first week of finals stretching back to 2013 going into Saturday’s game, but they managed to get across the line and break the hoodoo.
AFL finals: Who will win and why
From injury worries to red-hot players, we take a complete and in-depth look at the four upcoming AFL finals.
Bombers star announces stunning comeback
After more than two years away from the AFL a former Bombers star has announced he is making a comeback from overseas.
Proof AFL award has become a total farce
The All Australian team has once again proved it is as subjective as awards come, with one particular selection taking fans by surprise.
Burning questions: Where every final will be won and lost
Week one of AFL finals has four blockbuster matches in store. We analyse where each game will be won and lost and answer the key questions for every premiership contender.
Inside Geelong star’s intimate wedding
Geelong star Zach Tuohy didn’t let the footy season stand in the way of his nuptials with long-time partner Rebecca Price.
Test of ‘maturity’ awaits Suns
Amid ongoing speculation Izak Rankine will leave the club, the Suns are desperate for a strong performance against AFL leaders Geelong.
Cats reveal result of Dangerfield injury scans
Patrick Dangerfield was a last-minute withdrawal on Saturday night after feeling calf tightness in the warm-up. Get the latest on his diagnosis plus the rest of Geelong’s injury list.
Dangerfield backs best mate to give others a shot at life
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield is urging people to register as organ and tissue donors to save lives as his best mate hopes for a new heart transplant.
Dangerfield concern as Cats reveal weapon behind flag push
Geelong will closely monitor Patrick Dangerfield this week after another injury issue but his absence showed a key reason why the club is premiership favourite.
‘I couldn’t breathe’: Cats star’s shocking Covid toll
One of Geelong’s rising midfield stars has revealed how Covid almost derailed his season, leaving him languishing on the couch after a hot start to the year.
Cats buzzing mosquito fleet could be a finals difference-maker
The Cats blew the Bulldogs away in the third quarter as three small forwards stole centre stage from their bigger stars. And the forward mix has the Cats perfectly poised for finals.
Pretenders or contenders? Dogs take another step backwards
When the going got tough, the Western Bulldogs fell away against Geelong. It sums up the club’s season that has been two steps forward and one step back.
Trade revisited: Club Cats feared would swoop in on Jezza
With 90 seconds left in the 2020 trade period, the Cats considered if they could allow Jeremy Cameron to walk through the draft. But it came with an element of risk.
Why language is changing at Port for all the wrong reasons
‘We’re still here and look out’ was Ken Hinkley’s warning to the competition in February. But everything sounds very different now. Here’s where Port Adelaide is at.
How the Cats midfield turned the tide in Power win
Geelong’s midfield eyeballed each other at the three quarter-time huddle and worked out how to reverse a disastrous third term and pick up a stunning win.
Comeback thriller ‘as good as footy gets’
Geelong’s march to the minor premiership very nearly hit a roadblock as one of the competition’s shock strugglers showed what could have been.
‘We’d take him anytime’: Blues chasing family reunion
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has tasked his teammate to set up a family reunion in the navy blue after a flying start to a young career.
Why Cats star has made coach’s couch home
Geelong forward Tyson Stengle has revealed he will be sleeping on the couch at Eddie Betts’ house for the forseeable future after a health scare.
MRO update: Blue cops two-match ban for dangerous tackle
A Carlton first-gamer could be out for two games unless the club can successfully appeal his sanction, while a big Tiger is in the clear after a ground-level skirmish. All the MRO latest.
Son hilariously roasts dad’s AFL career
Geelong star Sam De Koning has hilariously given his dad a serve after the young star took the biscuits against his brother’s side.
Run home: The games Tigers must win to make finals
Suddenly, Richmond’s finals hopes hang in the balance after its horror loss to the Suns. Here is what needs to happen for the Tigers to make the eight.
Ablett photo reveals truly tragic news
Jordan Ablett has revealed the gut-wrenching moment she knew something was wrong with her son — and the regret she has carried ever since.
More Cats set to miss season start
Injury scares are mounting at Geelong with another Cat to be sidelined through a persistent injury, while a midfielder is also off the track late in pre-season.
Suns claim another scalp
The Gold Coast Suns have claimed another pre-season scalp with an impressive display at Metricon Stadium.
Scott’s blunt response to Cats’ finals critics
Geelong’s disappointing finals exits have left experts questioning if its game style stands up September. But Chris Scott sees it another way.
Trial intel: Tiger in for big year as whipping boy responds
If Richmond’s first practice match is anything to go by, this Tiger is going to have a massive 2022. Plus, an ageing Cat showed he has plenty left in him.
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Scouting report: The big positional changes at every club
Which magnets have moved in the off-season? Get the inside word on who is switching positions at every club in our ultimate 2022 scouting report.
AFL star saves family from drowning
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been hailed as a hero after a scary moment where a family was dragged out to sea.
Cook’s embarrassing Blues backflip after bizarre appointment
Hired by Carlton to overhaul the club’s culture, Brian Cook has come under scrutiny after he appointed an executive who left Geelong under a toxic cloud.
AFL star‘s ex-wife goes public with new beau
Amie Rohan, the ex-wife of Geelong Cats forward Gary, has gone Instagram official with her new beau, who’s also a footy star.
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Higgins’ hard yards: Veteran bullish on cracking Cats’ best 22
A Geelong veteran hopes a “jump start” to pre-season will allow him to win place back in the best 22 after difficult first year at GMHBA Stadium.
Cats in the dark on replacing Irish recruit
Now that Oisin Mullin won’t be coming out to Australia, Geelong could open up a spot on their list for a new prospect. But they need to get the tick of approval first.
Geelong flips modern coaching playbook
The Cats have turned heads with an extraordinary coaching shake-up, stopping the practise of having line coaches for 2022.
Fandemic: How loyal AFL members have been rewarded
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season – here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
How Scott can tweak Cats to be flag threat again
Rivals are waiting for the bottom to fall out of a club that has been up for the best part of two decades. But with a few changes, the Cats might not be done with yet.
Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Cats reveal severity of prelim final sickness scourge
Geelong has given an insight into the illness which impacted at least six players during its heavy preliminary final loss. Find out just how bad it was.
Over the hill? Hawkins rebukes ageing list concerns
Veteran forward Tom Hawkins has hit back at suggestions Geelong is collectively over the hill heading into 2022. But how are the Cats’ ‘golden oldies’ really holding up? TAKE OUR POLL
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
‘It’s time’: Cook says Cats must give keys to young guns
Knowing the ins and out of Geelong’s list, former chief executive Brian Cook says its time the Cats passed the baton to their young brigade.
Why former Cat forgives one-punch attacker
Ex-Geelong player Paul Brown suffered brain bleeding after being in the wrong place at the wrong time six years ago. But he has considered visiting his attacker in jail.
Cats give update on best and fairest’s injury recovery
Geelong felt his absence in the finals, but the Cats say best and fairest-winner Tom Stewart is “in a good place” as he returns to running after surgery.
Abletts’ baby photo after secret pregnancy
Football legend Gary Ablett and wife Jordan have announced their son Levi has a new sibling after the couple gave birth in secret.
Draft rewind: Bolters who came from the clouds
Late bolters are part and parcel of the AFL Draft. National talent manager Kevin Sheehan looks back at the stars who rocketed up the board at the end of their draft year.
Trusting Tyson: Cats hand multi-year deal to ex-Crow
Geelong has put their full faith in sacked ex-Crow Tyson Stengle handing him a multi-year deal as he prepares to move in with Eddie Betts and his family.
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