Revered Geelong figure Bill McMaster passed away this week, and perhaps his greatest achievement in footy was recruiting Gary Ablett. Before his death, McMaster recounted how it happened.
The Geelong Football Club is mourning the death of the last surviving member of the iconic premiership teams of 1951 and 1952 and the man who helped snare club legends including Gary Ablett Snr.
Geelong is quietly — and confidently — building for another premiership assault, and one young spearhead could be the key to their flag chances. MATT FORREST previews their season.
Anthony George got the chance to mix with Chris Scott and Cats players at their final session of the year. And he has been watching their journeys from all the way in Utah.
Perpetually in the premiership window, Geelong is poised to contend again in 2025. And, as JON RALPH reports, savvy list management will have rivals on edge about another big-name raid.
A former VFL star for Geelong has been charged after a car crash that claimed his wife’s life.
Geelong coach Dan Lowther has declared newer expansion clubs ‘can wait’ for the ultimate success as the Cats look to rise back up the ladder in 2025. Plus, Cats boast increased AFLW membership numbers.
A former number 1 draft pick has capped her dominance in the league with her first Geelong club best and fairest award, finishing ahead of an Irish game changer.
Four years after trading up to draft best-and-fairest winner Max Holmes, Geelong is eyeing another big move with its eye on one of the most highly-rated athletes in the current draft pool.
Two Cats will go into Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest count hot favourites, but several teammates are sure to lay their claim. See who should poll well at Saturday’s vote.
Geelong is set for more big games in 2025, and one of them is a bumper match-up between Bailey Smith and the Western Bulldogs.
Two Geelong star are in line to press for a maiden AFLW all-Australian selection. Plus, a rising Irish talent decides to return home as the Cats make further three cuts to list.
A century ago, Geelong was known as the ‘Pivotonians’. And a player pushed hard for a name change. It is among the stories in a new book sharing the history of Australian football families.
Geelong captain Meg McDonald says the Cats have shown it can play “efficient, exciting footy” but learning to win remains an ongoing project. Plus, the numbers behind this year’s crowds.
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