Why trust is a key theme for the rest of Geelong’s season
Footy fans often have a habit of being impatient but Cats supporters should trust the club to make the right decisions as Geelong chases another premiership. Here’s why.
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Cats take cautious approach on defender’s return
A Cats defender is closing in on a return following a month on the sideline with a shoulder injury, while a veteran has also gone under the knife this week.
Holmes’ finals deja vu, Olympic dreams and doubts about Baz
Max Holmes grew up sharing a Cathy Freeman jumpsuit with his siblings and having an Olympic dream. How he ended up leading Geelong’s flag assault is a tale of numerous sliding doors moments.
Off-season balance, bliss fuels Cat for AFLW pursuits
Geelong’s Jackie Parry has been one of the Cats’ most consistent forwards in recent years, as she eyes even more impact in 2025 off the back of a key off-field change.
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Brutal Baz and Cats sink Bombers to new low
When Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are at their best together, there aren’t many who can keep up – but what Essendon fans saw at the MCG on Saturday was another crushing blow.
Inside Cats’ current selection squeeze, benefit of Bailey’s fireside chat
Geelong is undergoing a selection ‘juggling act’ which will see a Cats forward play his first game in the VFL in hoops. Plus, the wash up of Bazlenka’s fireside chat with AFL CEO.
‘Cautious approach’: Cats provide Smith update
Geelong has provided its first update on star midfielder Bailey Smith after he missed the game against the Gold Coast while the news is promising for an emerging big man as a veteran faces another injury challenge.
‘No one’s angry’: Cat hits back at Smith claims
A Geelong star has leapt to the defence of teammate Bailey Smith after claims Cats players were angry with his antics. Gryan Miers says said he has made football “a lot better”.
Debate rages over Stewart hit – but star Cat is in the clear
Chris Scott has warned the AFL risks making a “massive change to the game” if Tom Stewart is suspended for his bump on Noah Anderson. But in the end the Cats had nothing to fear.
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”.
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.
‘Something special’: Cats debutant ready to move past injury issues
Jack Martin arrived at Kardinia Park looking to put a injury-plagued career behind him. Now, with a club debut locked in against his former club, coach Chris Scott goes inside Martin’s rise back to the top.
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