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It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution

From revolutionary Geelong ruckman Graham “Polly” Farmer, to the electrifying Krakouer brothers (Phil and Jim) at North Melbourne, through to modern stars such as Charlie Cameron, Adam Goodes, Lance Franklin and Eddie Betts, Indigenous athletes have long shone brightly on Australian Football League (AFL) fields.

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‘I can hear dry-retching from inside’: queuing for hours to smell Geelong’s corpse plant

The so-called corpse plant takes a decade to flower – and when it does, the blossom lasts just 24-48 hours and smells of rotting flesh

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Jake Waterman re-signs with West Coast until 2029

Geelong and Melbourne were among the clubs keen to lure Jake Waterman their way, but the key forward says he always had his heart set on staying at West Coast.

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Cats footy boss has dig at Saints over AFL compensation

The AFL compensation for St Kilda losing free agent Josh Battle to Hawthorn has prompted a barb from Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie.

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Hawthorn defender cops three-game AFLW ban for bump

Hawthorn are set to be without Tamara Smith for three games after the defender was suspended for a bump that concussed Geelong's Kate Surman.

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Star Cat McDonald injured as Hawks continue AFLW march

Star Hawthorn midfielder Emily Bates has produced a barnstorming third quarter to help lead her side to victory against Geelong in a high-class AFLW match.

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Lions tweak travel plans for another AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.

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Holmes injury proves pivotal in Cats' finals exit

Geelong's Max Holmes was substituted out through injury in the AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions and it ultimately proved costly.

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Brisbane stun Geelong in a thriller to return to AFL grand final – as it happened

Lions beat Cats 14.11 (95) to 12.13 (85) in preliminary final at MCG and will now face Sydney after reaching back-to-back deciders

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Hawks intent on dodging trap against under-fire Port

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is focusing more on Port Adelaide's form leading into the finals than their horror qualifying final defeat to Geelong.

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Lawson leaps from WA 'ressies' to AFL big time at Cats

A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final.

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Rohan concussed, Hawkins quiet in Cats' VFL loss

Geelong forward Gary Rohan has suffered a concussion, while Tom Hawkins was inaccurate in the Cats' VFL loss against Southport.

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Port star Butters hospitalised after finals flop

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters was hospitalised after suffering a rib injury in his club's qualifying final flop against Geelong.

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Port's Hinkley says past is irrelevant to fresh finals

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the past is irrelevant ahead of his club's AFL qualifying final against Geelong at Adelaide Oval.

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Hore stars, Harris injured as AFLW Dees beat Cats

Melbourne have beaten Geelong by two points in their AFLW season opener, with captain Kate Hore starring but forward Tayla Harris re-injuring her shoulder.

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Cats gun Dempsey earns AFL Rising Star nod

Geelong's Ollie Dempsey has been named the AFL's Rising Star ahead of fellow young guns George Wardlaw and Kai Lohmann.

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AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled

The AFL finals schedule has caused issues, with the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn due to clash with their women's team's home opener.

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Schofield won't be urging Eagles to do it for him

West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield will face the biggest challenge of his seven games in charge when his side faces Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

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Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles' coach race

West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

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Cats coach hails Stengle after crucial win over Crows

Tyson Stengle helped Geelong claim a five-point win over Adelaide after a week of scrutiny, to the delight of Cats coach Chris Scott.

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Cats' Stengle OK after reported collapse in nightclub

Geelong star Tyson Stengle has been hospitalised after reportedly collapsing in a nightclub, but the Cats say he is OK and has since returned to the AFL club.

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Cracks appear in Geelong’s fortress with another dirty night on home turf

The Cats have been almost unbeatable at Kardinia Park but the Bulldogs looked much more comfortable as conditions turned back the clock

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Hawks lose Ginnivan for rare Geelong clash with Cats

Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has a hairline leg fracture and is out of Saturday's big match against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

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King Charles’s Australian alma mater unsuccessfully sought to trademark name ‘deceptively similar’ to other brands

‘Mere existence of a reputation’ not enough to justify Geelong grammar trademarking ‘Timbertot’, agency finds

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Yimbies welcome Labor’s plan for more housing in Melbourne and Geelong but question priorities

Strategy could deliver 2.5m new homes – and Jacinta Allan doesn’t rule out forcing councils to hit targets

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