'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
'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
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 11
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 10
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
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. AAP · Aug 8
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Cat identifies himself as concussion waiver player The Geelong player who signed a waiver where he would take all legal responsibility for future brain injuries has identified himself. AAP · Aug 7
Top-six hunting Cats coach kept out of concussion case Geelong are dealing with the fallout from their secret deal with a now-named player with concussion history, but keeping their coach focused on facing Essendon. AAP · Aug 7
'Outrageous success': Cats speak after Smith warning Geelong coach Chris Scott remains unmoved on Bailey Smith's off-field and social media behaviour, even after the club received a formal warning from the AFL. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
Cox, Scott named as AFL State of Origin coaches Geelong's Chris Scott and Sydney's Dean Cox have been named as coaches for the return of the AFL's State of Origin next February. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
AFL Warns Geelong To Get Bailey Smith’s Controversial Instagram Habits Under Control The AFL has officially told Geelong to get Bailey Smith’s social media situation under control, following yet another controversy. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 20, 2025
'Not about tiptoeing': Cats to look at Bailey's posts In a wide-ranging radio interview, Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has discussed Bailey Smith, Mad Monday and denied any cover-up around their AFL fine. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
Cats fined for third-party deals after AFL audit Geelong have been fined $77,500, with $40,000 of the penalty suspended, after a five-year AFL audit into their third-party deals. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025 Geelong’s cheer squad was a haven for this Cats fan when she needed it the most The AFL club and its social scene became a huge part of Robyn Cecil’s life, but grew even more important after her husband’s death
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Cats hope for Stewart return, fine-tuning after losses Geelong will hope to regain star defender Tom Stewart against Melbourne while captain Patrick Dangerfield is adamant the Cats don't need to fine tune too much.
AAP · Nov 24, 2023 Cats great Joel Selwood given new Kardinia Park honour Kardinia Park's new northern grandstand will be named after record-breaking former Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022 Joel Selwood needed this AFL flag, and few deserve it more than he The Geelong captain entered the MCG carrying Gary Ablett Jnr’s son and exited it handing his boots to the Auskick boy
AAP · Apr 8, 2022 Cats extend home AFL dominance over Lions Brisbane have lost 13 consecutive AFL matches in Geelong in a losing streak that dates back to 2004, following their latest 10-point defeat.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 Geelong's Steve Hocking confirms club's interest in employing Daisy Pearce in coaching role Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking confirms that the club has approached AFLW star Daisy Pearce about securing her services as an assistant coach.