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.
Geelong
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.
‘Nose beers’: Bailey Smith’s jaw-dropping act
Bailey Smith, the most followed AFL player on Instagram, has raised eyebrows with a questionable response to a follower.
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Another son of a gun close to AFL debut
A highly touted rookie has impressed in his bid to break into the Brisbane Lions’ premiership-winning team.
‘I’d say I’m 26’: No Tomahawk? Jezza’s set to wind back the clock
There’s a ton of change unfolding at Geelong. Bailey Smith’s in, club legend Tom Hawkins is out. One constant? Jeremy Cameron up forward, who says he feels as good as ever leading into 2025.
Round 3? The AFL’s options as Cyclone threatens season opener
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred set to lash Brisbane this week, the opening game on the AFL season is in doubt. Will the Lions-Cats blockbuster go ahead?
Cyclone ‘wreaks havoc’ on AFL season opener
The first game of the AFL season could be called off as a tropical cyclone descending on southeast Queensland wreaks havoc.
Cats star backs Danger to become forward threat
Geelong fans should get comfortable seeing Patrick Dangerfield spend more time up forward this season, with one teammate welcoming the skipper’s weapons inside 50.
Taste of finals, not revenge, fuels Bowes, Cats for season-opener
Geelong won’t have to wait long to get a crack at the reigning premiers, and preliminary finals foe, Brisbane as opening round approaches. But one Cat believes immediate revenge won’t be their only making.
Cats VFL scouting notes: Positive sign for recruit as local guns shine
Jack Martin and several other AFL listed Cats were in action in a VFL curtain-raiser, and a host of familiar names from the Geelong region shone. See the full notes here.
Tomahawk’s verdict on Geelong’s 2025 hopes
As Tom Hawkins prepares to sit in the stands for the first time in almost 20 years, the retired star has delivered his verdict on the Cats’ hopes for 2025 and why a veteran trio are “still clearly” the keys.
Kako the Rising Star? Dons’ young guns fire in pre-season hitout
Essendon fans had resigned themselves to a long, painful season in 2025, but under Tuesday night lights in Geelong there was proof that there may be plenty to cheer for in some young stars.
Young Bombers give fans glimmer of hope
Isaac Kako and Nate Caddy have made an early statement for the Bombers, combining for seven goals in a pre-season win over Geelong.
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