AFL star hosts ‘secret meeting’ with CEO
Bailey Smith reportedly hosted AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon, among other top league and Cats officials, for a “secret meeting”.
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The call that led to Geelong’s recruiting coup of discarded Blue
Jack Martin slotted in seamlessly for Geelong on debut against his first old side, and it was an early meeting that set a seven-month plan towards another recruiting coup.
Fireside chat: Smith, Dillon meet after “nose beers” controversy
Bailey Smith will be fit to take on Essendon next week as Andrew Dillon reminded him of his responsibilities as a role model at a private Surf Coast fireside chat after some recent controversy.
Footy world split by unique team jumper
The Suns wore their “trailblazing” pink jumper in their loss to Geelong, leading to a strong reaction across the footy world.
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Danger has done a ‘Lethal’ … could it decide the flag?
Patrick Dangerfield came back to haunt his former side in a Leigh Matthews-like performance up forward. Jay Clark writes, it’s the positional move that could have the biggest bearing on the 2025 flag.
‘You’re kidding’: Smith butchers team song
Bailey Smith might be starring on the field, but he still has work to do off it after showing he still hasn’t learned a simple Geelong tradition.
Locked in: Mature-age sensation, promising tall sign on at Cats
Geelong continues to tick off key signings, with two 2023 draftees recommitting to the club.
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The ‘Geelong package’: Inside the farm visit that nearly landed Clarry
As city living gets more hectic and more expensive, Geelong believes it has a point of difference that few others can beat. Rhys Stanley opens up on his meeting with Clayton Oliver in 2024.
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VFL notes: BFNL sensation edges closer to debut as Cat responds
Jhye Clark was dropped for Geelong’s win over Melbourne, and he played like he had a point to prove. Plus, a local livewire is now officially banging the door down. See the full notes here.
Back where he belongs: Late in, whipping boy unlock Cats’ weapon
A Geelong late change and a subsequent injury may be a blessing in disguise for the Cats, as a whipping boy helped play a talented tall into form.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Geelong v Melbourne
Did Max Gawn do enough for owners to hold? Where to now with Sam De Koning? Should we target Christian Petracca? Get the answers to all those SuperCoach questions here.
‘Nonsense’: Coach drops twist in AFL storm
Cats coach Chris Scott has taken the rare step of outing one of his own stars as he told one group of players to “grow up”.
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