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.
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.
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.
Having reached stellar heights last season, Brisbane Lions forward Kai Lohmann is yet to hit similar form in the club’s 2025 campaign.
Jack Payne’s misfortune has opened the door for a long-time Lion to regain a spot in Brisbane’s defence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A leading commentator “cannot fathom” the AFL’s decision not to sanction Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli as more alleged threats emerged.
AFL greats have discussed a revolutionary Collingwood tactic from last Saturday night that could change the way the game is played.
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.
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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