The Latest Breaking News from Cats

'As good as I've seen': Petracca stars for hot Suns

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.

AAP · Mar 6

Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener

Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.

AAP · Mar 5

Touk, Suns have the tools for early Geelong test

Suns vice-captain Touk Miller is eager to see how his side stacks up when they host last year's beaten grand finalists Geelong in AFL's Opening Round.

AAP · Mar 3

From the Pocket: only winners in Lachie Neale media storm are those counting the clicks

The Lions star’s marriage breakdown is a story for our age, where attention spans are shortening, and the personal becomes public

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18

'Heal the wounds': Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats

For all their consistency, Geelong are coming off a poor second half in last year's grand final and Joel Selwood says the start of the season will test them.

AAP · Feb 18

Wizard shines as Hawks seek midfield 'X-factor'

Nick Watson was outstanding in Hawthorn's practice match victory over Geelong, while Ollie Dempsey looked good in a new role for the Cats.

AAP · Feb 16

Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.

AAP · Feb 5

Doolittle a big presence as Wildcats hunt down Hawks

Kristian Doolittle has scored 21 points in the second half to lead the Perth Wildcats to a seven-point win over reigning NBL champions, the Illawarra Hawks.

AAP · Jan 31

Pepper red hot as lights-out Wildcats shoot down Snakes

The Perth Wildcats have scorched the Cairns Taipans from long range, romping home 106-69 to continue to close in on the top-four.

AAP · Jan 22

Travball emerges, athletics surges, Brisbane basks in success: Australia’s biggest sporting moments of 2025

An Ashes-defining intervention, an NRL showstopper, and new hope forced on the AFL are among our writers’ great moments in Australian sports this year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2025