Forget Baz – this is the true ‘thing of beauty’ at Geelong
Sure, Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are flying – but, as GARRY LYON writes, they aren’t the key to a third Chris Scott premiership. Goodluck trying to stop what is.
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‘Our oldest son’: Eddie Betts on the making of Cats star
Tyson Stengle shares a bond with the Betts family which has helped him grow into one of the AFL’s best small forwards. Eddie Betts opens up on what makes him tick, the support of his wife Anna and getting him to the Cats.
‘High bar’: Grand final hero’s struggle
Having reached stellar heights last season, Brisbane Lions forward Kai Lohmann is yet to hit similar form in the club’s 2025 campaign.
‘Reliable’ Lion backed to fill void
Jack Payne’s misfortune has opened the door for a long-time Lion to regain a spot in Brisbane’s defence.
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Cats blow it – but Scott hints at excuse
In another GMHBA Stadium thriller, GWS kept its remarkable league-best streak alive. But can Geelong be excused for this one? Coach Chris Scott has had his say.
Genius of Scott: Inside the moves that make Cats’ master coach
In 15 years as Geelong coach, Chris Scott has become one of the sharpest tactical masterminds of the modern era. We pull back the curtains to see how he really does it.
Scott: Cats players wanted on-field Rioli comments ‘kept private’
Geelong coach Chris Scott is confident the Cats haven’t let the Willie Rioli saga disrupt preparations ahead of Sunday’s GWS Giants clash. Plus, Scott doubles down on thoughts around player fines.
Danger time: Stats reveal downside of captain’s forward forays
Patrick Dangerfield has been an elite forward in 2025 but his success may be coming at the expense of other Cats stars who are finding the going far harder. See the stunning stats.
Local footy to MCG blockbusters: Cat’s whirlwind rise from obscurity
Oli Wiltshire shot into the draft frame with a 12 goal haul in country footy. In his first two AFL games, he played in front of 150,000 fans. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Barwon Heads bolter.
Baz’s perfect storm: The ‘trauma, distractions’ behind Geelong move
There wasn’t one standout moment that ended Bailey Smith’s time at the Bulldogs, it was death by a thousand cuts. Now he’s almost the pantomime villain in a battle between Cats and Dogs.
AFL torn to shreds as more threats emerge
A leading commentator “cannot fathom” the AFL’s decision not to sanction Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli as more alleged threats emerged.
Collingwood unleash code-shifting tactic
AFL greats have discussed a revolutionary Collingwood tactic from last Saturday night that could change the way the game is played.
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes.
What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
May 22, mark it in the calendar, because a true footy grudge match looms, writes Jon Ralph. And Bailey Smith’s war with the Dogs goes well beyond a sledge about them playing in Ballarat.
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