‘Pull your head in’: AFL not happy with Smith
The AFL has reportedly taken action over Geelong star Bailey Smith’s seven-word comment that has raised eyebrows.
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AFLPA defends Smith’s ‘tongue-in-cheek’ nose beers comment
The AFLPA says it hopes personality won’t be stripped from players after the AFL warned it was not impressed with Bailey Smith’s response to a social media post referencing illicit drug use.
Cats’ third-party fines, Blues to go early: What you missed on TV
Geelong is reportedly set to be fined after ‘discrepancies’ were found in the AFL’s third-party payments audit. Plus, Carlton’s succession plan, Ross Lyon and everything you missed on TV.
Scott defends Smith after ‘nose beers’ post
Bailey Smith took to social media after Geelong’s win over the Bulldogs, referencing illicit drug use. But Chris Scott has stood behind his star man.
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‘Blood everywhere’: Cat details bizarre kitchen knife injury
Geelong premiership player Jed Bews has joined footy folklore’s long list of strange injuries as he details how he was set back almost three months by an accident when stacking the dishwasher.
Cats blow it – but Scott hints at excuse
In another GMHBA Stadium thriller, GWS kept its remarkable league-best streak alive. But can Geelong be excused for this one? Coach Chris Scott has had his say.
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.
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.
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.
Collingwood unleash code-shifting tactic
AFL greats have discussed a revolutionary Collingwood tactic from last Saturday night that could change the way the game is played.
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes.
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