The Latest Breaking News from Geelong 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

Suns skipper leans on next-gen to continue rise

Only 25 and just in his second season as Suns captain, Noah Anderson has already earmarked a group of younger players he says can shape the club's future.

AAP · Mar 5

Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round

A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.

AAP · Feb 27

Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options

Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.

AAP · Feb 25

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Carlton are confident Jacob Weitering will be fit to face former teammate Charlie Curnow when the new-look Blues take on Sydney.

AAP · Feb 25

Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury

Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale.

AAP · Feb 25

Magpies, Cats back big guns' fitness for opening round

Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.

AAP · Feb 23

'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