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.
Geelong
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”.
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Scott’s stunning admission after latest twist
Cats coach Chris Scott has made a startling claim on his weekly injury list, after Tom Stewart succumbed to a late knee issue this week.
Late outs, vague injury lists, criticism: Chris Scott vs AFL
With weekly criticism and vague injury reports that were supposed be outlawed, Geelong and Chris Scott have shown they aren’t afraid to take on AFL House. Jon Ralph unpacks what the Cats coach is really saying.
AFL powerhouse missing from iconic image
It’s the image that confirms teams are premiership contenders, but the club on top of the AFL ladder is missing from the key predictor.
‘Been really beautiful’: Harry opens up on return, secret injury
Harry McKay has opened up on his return to Carlton’s side after stepping away to deal with mental health, speaking to Jon Ralph about his starring role on Sunday, his secret injury and more.
‘Got it so wrong’: Hawk learns his fate
Hawthorn star Conor Nash has been handed his punishment over his shocking Easter Monday act against Geelong at the MCG.
‘Frustrating’ VFL stint, injury behind Mannagh’s matchwinning moment
With the majority of his pre-season wiped out by a stress fracture, Shaun Mannagh was forced to return to the all-too-familiar VFL. And his stellar display on the big stage was just reward for his hard work.
Blunders, boos, heroics: Easter Monday — the Bailey Smith show
Bailey Smith went to Geelong to escape the spotlight. But in his first MCG marquee clash, Cats and Hawks fans were treated to the whole package in a game that will long be remembered.
Scott calls for umpires to focus on improvement
Geelong coach Chris Scott thinks umpires need to be “working as hard” as they can to improve after fans from both sides were left livid over several calls during Geelong’s win at the MCG.
AFL world calls for send-offs after shock act
Conor Nash is in all sorts of trouble after knocking Gryan Miers out in a savage moment in Geelong’s thrilling victory at the MCG.
Stewart a must or pass? Four Easter SuperCoach takeaways
All eyes were on Tom Stewart and his falling price for SuperCoaches on Monday – and we left with more questions than answers. See the big talking points.
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