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.
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.
South Australian teen Emma Kilpatrick and experienced footballer Erica Fowler arrived at Geelong at different stages of their AFLW journey. But both have been fuelled by past disappointments ahead of their first season in hoops.
Geelong unveiled its second debutant of the season on Saturday night – and the young Cat didn’t shrug his chance, or the contest, after an 18-month apprenticeship in the VFL.
Geelong fans are set to get a look at their second debutant of the season after a young midfielder was called into the side with a gun forward a late out.
Geelong coach Chris Scott is not aware of any information that would give the Cats “any cause for concern” over the AFL’s probe into third party deals at Kardinia Park.
The AFL has reportedly taken action over Geelong star Bailey Smith’s seven-word comment that has raised eyebrows.
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.
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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.
Bailey Smith, the most followed AFL player on Instagram, has raised eyebrows with a questionable response to a follower.
A blistering Bailey Smith performance lifted the Cats over his old side the Bulldogs. But the Brownlow Medal contender made a stunning admission after not training for most of the week.
Thursday night had it all – including shades of the greatest home-and-away clash in history. And, like that day in 2009, this one could lead to a grand final rematch, too.
The Bulldogs clawed their way back into the showdown with Bailey Smith, before the Cats did just enough in a classic. But should Dogs fans feel aggrieved by the umpires?
He has never won a best and fairest or been an All-Australian, but Mitch Duncan’s impact has been widely felt at the Cats. Ahead of his 300th game, Duncan’s teammates and coaches reflect on his journey and what lies ahead.
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