Dawn to Dark: Cats’ dramatic decline, midfield woes laid bare
After a hot start, Geelong is in a major slump — and it stretches further than its last three losses. And the numbers underline just how bad things are. See all the likes and dislikes.
After a hot start, Geelong is in a major slump — and it stretches further than its last three losses. And the numbers underline just how bad things are. See all the likes and dislikes.
As Geelong struggled for open possessions, let alone goals, Gold Coast toyed with them. And the numbers were damning in their Darwin horror show.
Chris Scott didn’t miss in his discussion about umpiring last week. But, despite a lopsided free kick count, he took a different approach after Gold Coast dismantled his side in Darwin.
The Suns are in the AFL’s top eight after a breathtaking performance in Darwin gave them a 64-point win over Geelong.
Seven Gold Coast Suns went nuclear in a record-breaking night against Geelong in Darwin. See our SuperCoach takeaways and relive the updates here.
There has been a mixed reaction to a different take on the Welcome to Country for the AFL clash in Darwin.
Geelong coach Chris Scott has provided details of his meeting with key umpiring figures, which came after his lengthy response about umpiring decisions post-game last week.
Two years ago, Gold Coast’s homegrown talent Jack Bowes was traded away for nothing. CALLUM DICK unpacks the AFL’s most controversial trade ahead of Bowes’ first meeting with the club that didn’t want him.
Geelong coach Chris Scott will give some young talent an opportunity with several key players out. See the ins and outs for round 10.
Tyson Stengle has endured a difficult upbringing. Now, the Cats livewire is striving to create change for others. Plus, he sheds light on why the wife of Eddie Betts is handling his contract.
Gold Coast and Geelong have pulled some surprise selection calls ahead of Thursday night’s big clash in Darwin. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
Geelong star Tom Stewart can expect plenty of attention from the Gold Coast Suns in Darwin on Thursday night.
Chris Scott had ruled out Tom Hawkins, but that was before Jeremy Cameron’s concussion diagnosis. The Cats have decided whether he will face the Suns. Meanwhile, a star is in doubt.
Chris Scott said the early call on Rhys Stanley wasn’t down to his performance. The numbers say otherwise. Plus, an unheralded Cat should be in All-Australian contention.
Tyson Stengle is replicating the form of his 2022 breakout season while out of contract. The lively small forward on where things sit and how he has returned to his best.
The AFL Players Association has contacted both Geelong and the AFL requesting details about why Jeremy Cameron did not leave the field on Friday night.
The AFL sent two of its most senior umpiring officials down the highway to meet Chris Scott after his monologue about umpiring following Geelong’s loss to Port Adelaide.
Geelong has been cleared of any wrongdoing over its handling of the Jeremy Cameron incident on Friday night – but concussion campaigner Peter Jess and former Cat Steve Johnson have different opinions.
An AFL great has an extreme solution for players dealing with head knocks after a Geelong star refused to leave the ground.
Rhys Stanley being subbed out in the second quarter raised eyebrows. The Cats shed light on the move and reveal whether Tom Hawkins will make the trip to Darwin next week.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was beaming with pride after the Power’s win at the Cattery off the back of a disappointing Showdown defeat the week prior.
Port Adelaide held off a fast-finishing Geelong to record its first win at the Cattery since 2007 while the sharp-shooting Sydney taught Fremantle a lesson. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive the updates here.
Port Adelaide have broken one of the longest droughts in the AFL and no one was happier than coach Ken Hinkley, who celebrated in style.
If there was one word you’d think would be impossible to get wrong on a Port Adelaide banner, this would probably be it.
Tom Hawkins enters his club record-equalling game with a goalkicking drought. But coach Chris Scott isn’t concerned. Here’s why.
Geelong has provided an update on Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring, and it is good news for a couple of stars. But two key Cats suffered minor blows against the Bulldogs.
A Victorian club hasn’t turned its back on the possibility of pursuing admonished North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas this year.
The Cats have long been calling to host finals at home and not the MCG, with a glittering new grandstand boosting capacity opening this year. It’s unlikely to be enough, JON RALPH writes.
The Bulldogs got within four points late in a frenetic final 10 minutes before Geelong did what they always do. So, who did we learn more about? Scott Gullan finds an answer.
In the middle of the 2012 season, Mark Blicavs was on Geelong’s list but instead of training with the Cats he was on a European athletics circuit. Here is how he left running to become a Geelong great.
Ajang Kuol mun has gone from giving local footy a crack to debuting against a 210cm AFL ruckman. The South Sudanese refugee reflects on the experience and his journey.
It was an innocent mistake, but handing a phone to a player is off limits during a match. Meanwhile, a fringe Cat proved he deserves a senior spot. All the likes and dislikes from the Cattery.
Toby Conway is fighting for a spot with Rhys Stanley, but he also owes him a lot of thanks. He sheds light on that, his promising performance and rucking against his brother the previous week.
A key member of Geelong’s off-field team in the 2022 AFL premiership success and establishment of an AFLW team will depart the club next month.
The AFL has made a decision on whether or not to punish the Cats after spearhead Tom Hawkins was seen using a phone during an extended three-quarter time break.
Geelong is 3-0 to start the season, and coach Chris Scott said one area in particular is encouraging for the Cats faithful.
Tom Hawkins continued his strong form in the latter stage of his career in his 350th game, while another milestone man also shone. And an impressive display has put a veteran under pressure.
On a day where Tom Hawkins played his 350 AFL game, the Cats star was caught out using a phone during a lightning delay.
The AFL is investigating why Tom Hawkins was seen using a mobile phone in the MCG changerooms during the lightning delay on Easter Monday.
The Easter Monday AFL clash was stopped mid-game for an anticlimactic reason that had legends scratching their heads.
Sam Mitchell put his side under the pump after a poor effort in Round 2, and while the scoreboard might not reflect it, his charges responded to challenge the Cats in Tom Hawkins’ 350th.
Geelong has cut two rookies – including last week’s sub who came on at the 28th minute mark of the final term – from its side for Easter Monday, while the Hawks have made three changes.
There have been some AFL rule changes Tom Hawkins believes are at least partly his doing, but the Cat has also altered perceptions in his hugely influential 350 games of footy.
Geelong has shed light on the extent of Patrick Dangerfield’s injury. Meanwhile, they should get some relief with a trio of midfielders in the frame.
Ahead of his 350th game, Geelong goalkicking supremo Tom Hawkins opens up on retirement, the major hurdles he has faced and how he has maintained his consistency.
Jeremy Cameron sent social media into a frenzy for the second straight week — but this time it was for a different reason. But a sub decision raised eyebrows. All the likes and dislikes here.
An unheralded Cat comes out of contract at the end of the year. He sheds light on his future and winning more silverware at the end of 2023.
Players stepped in to deal with a fan that ran into the field of play during the Crows’ AFL clash with Geelong, and one star had the last laugh.
James Sicily should never have been thrown to the wolves by the AFL for his actions in Round 1, writes MICK McGUANE, and the Hawks should never have had to go to the tribunal to get a ban overturned.
Geelong star Tom Stewart has produced a record-equalling night in defence for the Cats as they shoved Adelaide to a 0-2 start. Catch all the SuperCoach details here.
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