Cats midfield ready for Blues as star pushes for return Geelong are ready for what Carlton's dynamic midfield will throw at them as their own star, Max Holmes, keeps pushing to return from injury. AAP · Aug 31
Concussion saga not a distraction for finals-bound Cats Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the AFL club's concussion saga hasn't been a distraction, and he is thrilled to have Jake Kolodjashnij return to the club. AAP · Aug 31
Cats defy AFLW injury carnage to see off youthful Suns Geelong have improved to 2-1 after a fighting win over Gold Coast, while Kiara Bowers was left to rue a late miss in Fremantle's tight loss to Carlton. AAP · Aug 30
Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says. AAP · Aug 29
Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong. AAP · Aug 29
AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract while Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
'Can't happen': Cats fine sparks AFL concussion review Geelong have been fined $140,000 by the AFL, but an investigation found there was no intention to conceal Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver. AAP · Aug 27
From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away The Guardian - AU · Aug 26
Kolodjashnij returns to training amid concussion saga The Geelong player at the centre of the club's concussion saga has returned to training and could play in the Cats' VFL qualifying final this weekend. AAP · Aug 25
Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night. AAP · Aug 24
'With a rush': Cats star closes on AFL finals return Geelong will take a six-game winning streak into the AFL finals and coach Chris Scott is confident about what they can achieve. AAP · Aug 22
'Definitely': Cats bullish on making big AFL finals run Geelong coach Chris Scott says any team in the AFL finals will be hard to beat if they have a good day and he's upbeat about the Cats' chances. AAP · Aug 22
Cats run riot at Saints' expense in big rebound win Jacqueline Parry kicked a six-goal bag and Georgie Prespakis ran riot in the midfield as Geelong staged a whopping 158-point AFLW turnaround. AAP · Aug 22
AAP · Aug 21 Young gun, veteran commit to Tigers ahead of Cats clash Set for a daunting finish to the AFL season in Geelong on Saturday night, Richmond have received some positive contract news.
AAP · Aug 18 Cats coach coy on concussion controversy Geelong coach Chris Scott says the player at the centre of the AFL club's concussion controversy isn't expected to play at any level this weekend.
AAP · Aug 15 Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.
AAP · Aug 15 Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.
AAP · Aug 15 Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.
AAP · Aug 14 New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear.
AAP · Aug 14 By George, Kangaroos gained lift from Warlord return While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is unsure about Geelong's focus, he's certain what effect one midfielder has when he's in the Kangaroos lineup.
AAP · Aug 12 'Never said we're perfect': coach talks Cats' culture Geelong coach Chris Scott has weighed in on speculation about the Cats' culture as the club awaits a likely sanction from the AFL due to the concussion crisis.
AAP · Aug 12 Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver.
AAP · Aug 11 AFL brings in lawyers to decide Cats controversy The AFL probe into Geelong's handling of its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij continues, while the defender will be rested this weekend.
AAP · Aug 10 Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.