Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
Cats back Stewart after bump sends Anderson to hospital Tyson Stengle was the difference with four goals in Geelong's win over Gold Coast, but Tom Stewart's heavy bump on Noah Anderson was the major talking point. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns' top-four spot Patrick Dangerfield has overcome his latest hamstring setback and will bolster a Geelong outfit that has history on its side for the home clash with Gold Coast. AAP · Jun 6, 2025
Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Suns' top-four spot on line in Geelong 'litmus test' Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Cats set to welcome back star veteran for Suns showdown Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield has only missed two games with a hamstring injury, but the Cats are confident he is ready to return. AAP · Jun 1, 2025
Smith stars as Cats power home late against Eagles West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen kicked four goals but a final-quarter onslaught from Jeremy Cameron ensured the Cats still posted a sizeable win. AAP · Jun 1, 2025
Bonus points for Cats defender as Eagles hurdle looms Jack Henry was happy just to make one AFL appearance off the rookie list, but will reach the 150-game milestone in Geelong's clash with West Coast. AAP · May 30, 2025
Cats coach: ultra-conservatives should lay off Smith Coach Chris Scott says the latest Bailey Smith controversy barely caused a ripple at Geelong while calling for "ultra-conservatives" to lay off the recruit. AAP · May 29, 2025
Cats coach has 'inside info' on divisive AFL technology Geelong coach Chris Scott has challenged the AFL to prove its goal-line technology actually works following another hotly debated call to overturn a goal. AAP · May 22, 2025
Bailey Smith's new barb pours fuel on Cats-Dogs rivalry Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has poured more fuel on the fire in his ongoing rivalry with the Western Bulldogs with another pointed dig at his former club. AAP · May 22, 2025
Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs' challenge in classic Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest. AAP · May 22, 2025
The curse Bulldogs coach Beveridge 'wore heavily' Once a graveyard for the Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium has become a ground Luke Beveridge and his players no longer fear. AAP · May 21, 2025
Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025
AAP · May 21, 2025 Dogs coach takes a catty nip ahead of Smith showdown Bailey Smith has trained away from the cameras in Geelong, but the Cats insist their superstar will be right for a grudge match against the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · May 20, 2025 Bailey hype goes up again for massive Cats-Dogs duel Bailey Smith has sat out Geelong training ahead of Thursday night's massive clash against the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · May 17, 2025 Cameron, Smith star as Cats down Port amid injury chaos Jeremy Cameron has kicked seven goals and Bailey Smith had 30 touches as Geelong hammered Port Adelaide by 76 points in a clash marred by five serious injuries.
AAP · May 16, 2025 Beveridge reflects on 'complex individual' Smith's move Luke Beveridge doesn't have any regrets after Bailey Smith made the biggest splash in last year's AFL trade period, leaving the Western Bulldogs for Geelong.
AAP · May 16, 2025 Port suffer 'short-term memory' loss, says Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his side sometimes suffers "short-term memory loss" as they prepare to host Geelong at Adelaide Oval.
AAP · May 14, 2025 Veteran's return in doubt amid fresh Port injury blow Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak may not return for Saturday's game against Geelong as the Power mull a replacement for injured half-back Kane Farrell.
AAP · May 12, 2025 Power prepare for Rioli's return and Cats chat Willie Rioli will most likely return to the AFL this Saturday and Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says the forward knows what might be coming.
The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2025 Jesse Hogan feeds off hostile crowd as GWS Giants breach Geelong fortress again The reigning Coleman medallist drags the Giants over the line to claim their fifth victory in as many matches at the Cats’ home ground
AAP · May 11, 2025 Cats back Blicavs after costly miss in tense GWS finish Mark Blicavs missed a crucial late shot at goal as Geelong suffered an agonising four-point home defeat to GWS in a classic AFL encounter.
AAP · May 10, 2025 Rioli threats saga no distraction as Cats face Giants Willie Rioli's fiery exchange with Brad Close has been in the spotlight this week but Geelong insist it has not been a distraction ahead of the clash with GWS.
AAP · May 9, 2025 Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.