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Prespakis stars over Bombers as Cats end losing streak

Geelong have broken through for their first AFLW win of the season, with Georgie Prespakis starring in a win over Essendon and sister Maddy.

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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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Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale's absence

Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.

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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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Season over for two Lions premiership heroes

The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.

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Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong

Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.

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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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Geelong beat Brisbane: AFL 2025 second qualifying final – as it happened

Goal-by-goal report: The Cats tamed the Lions with a resounding 16.16 (112) to 11.8 (74) win at the MCG to set up a home preliminary final

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‘I had to leave home at 13’: Geelong’s Lawson Humphries opening eyes to Indigenous disadvantage

The Cats’ second-year defender is said to be ‘mature beyond his years’ as he studies anthropology and teaches AFL teammates about his people and culture

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Cats' late bloomer takes 'interesting' award in stride

Geelong late bloomer Shaun Mannagh has gotten his head around winning an AFL award as best young player at 28 years of age.

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Smith doesn't train, coach expresses pride for star Cat

Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.

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Cats young gun takes positives out of second-year blues

Geelong defender Lawson Humphries concedes he's found his second year in the AFL system challenging but believes it holds him in good stead.

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Lions' 'goldfish' just keeps swimming towards finals

Kai Lohmann admits the Lions' emphasis on staying in the moment, rather than worrying about what's happened in the past, has served him well this season.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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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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Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat's unique appeal

Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.

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Veteran to retire when Cats' AFL finals campaign ends

A mainstay of Geelong's success for more than a decade has announced he will retire once their finals campaign is over.

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Geelong star details mental health battle during speech

In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.

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From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early

Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause

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Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series

Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.

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Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.

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Cats return to AFL top two as Cameron goes goalless

Jeremy Cameron was held goalless at the SCG but it mattered little for Geelong, who dominated Sydney to strengthen their claim for a top-two finish.

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Riddell stars as pluck-of-the-Irish Roos beat Cats

North Melbourne's premiership defence has begun with a win, but they needed a late blitz from a debutant to get the job done.

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Swans shape as finals disrupters ahead of Cats clash

Sydney could put a dent in Geelong's top-four bid with a win at the SCG, but defender Lewis Melican says his side is motivated instead by the bigger picture.

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