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Suns' slide continues, Geelong get back on track

AFL premiership contenders Geelong have snapped a two-game losing run, getting revenge on Gold Coast after being mauled by the Suns back in March.

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Finishing flourish helps killer Cats claw Kangas again

Leading by only four points late in the third quarter, Geelong smashed North Melbourne for an easy home win as Max Holmes starred for the Cats.

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Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link

Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.

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It's elementary - Cats feel more need for Holmes speed

Hunter Holmes will join his older brother Max at Geelong, one of several familiar family names to feature on night two of the AFL draft.

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AFL Journo Caroline Wilson Responds To Bailey Smith’s Mad Monday Posts: ‘Insulting’

Cats player Max Holmes was pictured dressed up as Wilson during the team’s controversial post-season celebrations.

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Mitch Brown Slams Bailey Smith Over ‘Homophobic’ Brokeback Mountain Mad Monday Post

Mitch Brown has called out Bailey Smith over a Mad Monday Instagram post, labelling it homophobic after Geelong’s AFL Grand Final loss.

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AFL 2025 grand final: where the Geelong v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Lions can draw on their kicking strength, while the Cats have the edge in midfield – but can the perennial contenders upset the reigning premiers?

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Cats' dynamic duo set to deliver on big stage

Max Holmes will play his first grand final three years after he was Geelong's heartbreak story and he and midfield partner Bailey Smith will be pivotal.

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Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.

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All Of The Iconic Fashion Moments From The AFL’s 2025 Brownlow Medal Red Carpet

The night of nights for AFL is finally here: the Brownlow Medal. So, here are some of the best looks from the Brownlows Red Carpet.

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Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

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Geelong silenced 'haters' with Lions win: star Cat

Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts.

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Geelong's 'marvel' could ruck 'n roll his way to glory

Versatile big man Mark Blicavs has stepped up massively in the ruck in Geelong's AFL qualifying final win over Brisbane, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there.

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Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final

Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.

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Cats star not carrying any 'baggage' into AFL finals

Geelong star Max Holmes has been desperately unlucky with hamstring injuries in big finals and has spoken about how he'll handle this year's campaign.

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‘Brutally honest’: how Bailey Smith’s openness propelled Geelong to AFL finals

Ahead of Friday’s clash with Brisbane, those who know him best say the Cats midfielder’s path through some dark times shows how far he has come

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Scott backs Cats' Jezza watch after Port demolition

Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron has added another six goals to his season tally in Geelong's dominant win over an undermanned Port Adelaide.

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Boom recruit a 'breath of fresh air' in Cats flag push

Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is loving what star recruit and midfield partner-in-crime Bailey Smith is bringing to the table in the Cats' premiership hunt.

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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.

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Cats back 'energetic guy' Smith as Carlton test looms

Bailey Smith's on-field antics have caused a stir but Geelong love what their boom recruit has added as he shapes as a key figure in the clash with Carlton.

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Cats coach's high praise for low-profile star Atkins

Tom Atkins was Geelong's most influential player on a night when several big-name stars stood up to lift their side to a comeback win over Adelaide.

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Money or the starter’s gun? AFL and NRL riches remain a lure for Olympic hopefuls

Athletics Australia has lost more talent tug-of-love cases than it has won – but Brisbane 2032 can be a new temptation for the next generation

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Ex-Dog Bailey Smith set to immediately lift Cats

Geelong's reigning AFL best and fairest winner Max Holmes can't wait to start playing alongside boom recruit Bailey Smith.

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Scott laments 'price of admission' after Cats bow out

While Geelong have showed great consistency under coach Chris Scott, winning two flags, they've now also lost six preliminary finals during his tenure.

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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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