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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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Scott likes Cats' 'advantageous' route to AFL prelim

Geelong coach Chris Scott says his side has benefited from winning a direct route to AFL preliminary final weekend, where they will take on the Brisbane Lions.

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Flexible Cats more dynamic in midfield: coach

Geelong are in a purple patch, with Tom Stewart and Sam De Koning's midfeld moves crucial to making them a more dynamic outfit.

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In-form Holmes stays at Cats with four-year deal

Geelong have secured young talent Max Holmes on a four-year deal, ending growing speculation about his AFL future beyond this season.

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Cats hungry to contend after premiership defence flop

Geelong's 2022 premiership defence ended with a whimper and a 12th-placed finish in 2023, but speedster Max Holmes says it has made the Cats hungrier than ever.

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Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison

Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future.

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Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong.

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Geelong young guns Holmes, Clark cut down by injury

Geelong are hopeful of regaining Max Holmes after the mid-season bye, but there's no timeline for the return of Jhye Clark after he suffered a foot injury.

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Cats coach sees Judd, Dangerfield attributes in Holmes

Max Holmes is set to spend more time as an inside midfielder as Geelong seek to make best use of the young gun's strengths and cover the loss of Joel Selwood.

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Atkins, Cats hungry as ever for AFL flag defence

Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins has been buoyed by the Cats' preparation for the new AFL season, declaring the reigning premiers hungry for more success.

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Cats' young brigade to maintain AFL hunger

Geelong coach Chris Scott doesn't expect motivation to be an issue when the Cats open their AFL premiership defence next season.

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Geelong flag defies some AFL logic: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott says his club's latest premiership defies some widely held AFL beliefs.

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