Geelong

Cats back injury-hit pair with contract extensions

Geelong has put its faith in a pair of youngsters with contract extensions, keeping an interstate tall in Victoria.

1963. Geelong captain Fred Wooller holds up the silver VFL premiership cup as the fans cheer in the outer section of the MCG on Saturday after the Cats had won the Grand Final.[Sun 7/10/1963]1963 Grand Final. Geelong v Hawthorn.

The memories that linger for 1963 premiership captain Fred Wooller

Flag-winning captain Fred Wooller remains ‘fortunate’ for his life in football and with Geelong as he looks back over the flag win from 60 years ago.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats reacts after a clash of bodies with Dan Houston of the Power during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

‘Sydney next week’: Danger’s bold return plan

He has been using an oxygen tank to help his partially collapsed lung, but Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has an ambitious return date in mind.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats walks out at 3 quarter time during the 2023 AFL Round 14 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on June 15, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘Easy goals’: The pattern that has Geelong’s flag defence on edge

A pair of goals in the final seconds of the first half showed Geelong’s issues this year. Here’s where things are going wrong, plus the crucial form slump that has hit Jeremy Cameron.

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Gary Ablett Junior. Geelong Cats training at Deakin University Waurn Ponds. Picture: Peter Ristevski

‘Freak’ Ablett like Federer: Cats boss

ROGER Federer, Tom Brady and … Gary Ablett. The comparison might raise eyebrows for some but Geelong’s president says the Cats’ favourite son is one of a kind.

AFL

Is your club’s footy membership a good deal?

IT may come as a surprise to footy fans that not all season packages were created equally, with AFL clubs offering a variety of memberships and passes with a range of benefits. How does yours stack up? CHECK YOUR CLUB

Sport

Who is the Dustin Martin of your club?

CARLTON might have uncovered another marking forward with a difference — Patrick Cripps might also be the Blues’ best midfielder. JON RALPH looks at every club’s man with a one-two punch.

AFL

Cats Family Day and training at GMHBA Stadium. Gary Ablett, Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Why Cats won’t risk star trio

GEELONG is playing it safe with its star-studded midfield in this weekend’s JLT Series clash as it looks to the bigger picture. SEE THE TEAMS

Sport

Daniel Rioli of the Tigers reacts after winning the AFL grand final between the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, September 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Twilight AFL Grand Final: It’s time for change

THE AFL is yet to lock in a start time for the 2018 grand final and the man who was once 2IC at league headquarters is a fan of parting with tradition. Do you agree? HAVE YOUR SAY

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Allen Christensen of the Lions in action during the Brisbane Lions AFL pre-season training session at University of Tasmania Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

What AFLX taught us for SuperCoach 2018

THE whirlwind of AFLX has come and gone, and left us with some valuable information about which players might be part of Round 1 action. Who should be on your SuperCoach radar?

Sport

Rory Sloane of the Crows is seen in action during the Round 11 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Adelaide Crows at Simonds Stadium in Geelong, Friday, June 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Rule change may help clubs poach Sloane

AFTER 10 years at Adelaide, Crow Rory Sloane’s path to a Victorian club could be smoothed as the AFL considers a rule change to its free agency status for veterans.

Geelong

Gary Ablett smashes past Dan Menzel at Cats training. Picture: Alison Wynd

Ablett in doubt for pre-season games

WHILE Gary Ablett was never going to play in Geelong’s opening JLT hitout, the Cats star is in doubt for the second pre-season game after his latest hamstring setback.

Sport

Has your club struck rookie gold?

ALL category A rookies are eligible for selection from Round 1 this year and there is no shortage of players pushing for a spot. JON RALPH looks at the rookies who are ready to go at your club.

Geelong

Duncan ready to embrace ‘Fourth Beatle’ status

PATRICK Dangerfield, Gary Ablett and Joel Selwood. It has a nice ring to it. But don’t forget about the Cats’ other star midfielder, Mitch Duncan, who is ready to fly well under the radar in 2018.

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