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AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership

The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract while Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

'Can't happen': Cats fine sparks AFL concussion review

Geelong have been fined $140,000 by the AFL, but an investigation found there was no intention to conceal Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver.

AAP · Aug 27

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From the Pocket: Geelong is a club that pushes its luck but the concussion story must not be buried

The Sydney Swans scandal was the last thing the AFL wanted, though it was convenient in terms of helping the Cats waiver saga fade away

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Kolodjashnij returns to training amid concussion saga

The Geelong player at the centre of the club's concussion saga has returned to training and could play in the Cats' VFL qualifying final this weekend.

AAP · Aug 25

Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday

The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.

AAP · Aug 24

'With a rush': Cats star closes on AFL finals return

Geelong will take a six-game winning streak into the AFL finals and coach Chris Scott is confident about what they can achieve.

AAP · Aug 22

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'Definitely': Cats bullish on making big AFL finals run

Geelong coach Chris Scott says any team in the AFL finals will be hard to beat if they have a good day and he's upbeat about the Cats' chances.

AAP · Aug 22

Cats run riot at Saints' expense in big rebound win

Jacqueline Parry kicked a six-goal bag and Georgie Prespakis ran riot in the midfield as Geelong staged a whopping 158-point AFLW turnaround.

AAP · Aug 22

Young gun, veteran commit to Tigers ahead of Cats clash

Set for a daunting finish to the AFL season in Geelong on Saturday night, Richmond have received some positive contract news.

AAP · Aug 21

Cats coach coy on concussion controversy

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the player at the centre of the AFL club's concussion controversy isn't expected to play at any level this weekend.

AAP · Aug 18

Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update

As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.

AAP · Aug 15

Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive

Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.

AAP · Aug 15

Commanding Kangas crush Cats to kick off AFLW defence

AFLW juggernauts North Melbourne have shaken off a new-look Geelong with ease to kick off their latest premiership defence with an ominous 73-point thumping.

AAP · Aug 15

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AAP · Aug 14

New-look Geelong ready for ominous North AFLW test

Geelong will again open their AFLW campaign against all-conquering North Melbourne, but are keen to prove a point under new coach Mick Stinear.

AAP · Aug 14

By George, Kangaroos gained lift from Warlord return

While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is unsure about Geelong's focus, he's certain what effect one midfielder has when he's in the Kangaroos lineup.

AAP · Aug 12

'Never said we're perfect': coach talks Cats' culture

Geelong coach Chris Scott has weighed in on speculation about the Cats' culture as the club awaits a likely sanction from the AFL due to the concussion crisis.

AAP · Aug 12

Cats coach refuses to speculate on defender's future

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver.

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AAP · Aug 11

AFL brings in lawyers to decide Cats controversy

The AFL probe into Geelong's handling of its secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij continues, while the defender will be rested this weekend.

AAP · Aug 10

Cats board hold crisis meeting over concussion deal

Geelong will reply on Tuesday afternoon after the AFL sent them a 'please explain' over the secret concussion deal with defender Jake Kolodjashnij.

AAP · Aug 8

Cats chief defends controversial concussion deal

Geelong will hold a board meeting in the wake of revelations that they had done a secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij.

AAP · Aug 8

Cats shrug off concussion scandal with Bombers win

Top four hopefuls Geelong have beaten Essendon by 67 points in their first AFL game since the Cats' concussion scandal emerged.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

AFL boss Craig Drummond apologises over Geelong concussion waiver: ‘The club went too far’

Commission chair won’t be involved in any AFL assessment of the case after being Cats president and on club board when deal was approved in 2024

AAP · Aug 8

Geelong coach speaks on Cats concussion saga

Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken post-match, after the Cats were issued a 'please explain' over the concussion deal signed with Jake Kolodjashnij.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Geelong’s Jake Kolodjashnij outs himself as AFL player who signed concussion waiver

Defender ended issued a statement confirming he signed deal with club while Cats chief executive Steve Hocking did not rule out sanction from AFL

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