Geelong Cats
Opinion
AFL 2024
The Cats gave Tyson Stengle a chance – it might be the last one he gets
No one can argue with Tyson Stengle’s talent, but he has a history of making bad choices off the field or following poor influences. A long-term contract at his third club is unlikely to save his career if he makes another big mistake.
- by Kane Cornes
Latest
Dangerfield backs Cats teammate Stengle after ‘error’
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield believes Tyson Stengle made “an error in judgment” that led him to collapse in a local nightclub at the weekend.
- by Oliver Caffrey
Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
- by Mathew Dunckley
Analysis
AFL 2024
The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero
The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?
- by Katie Bice
Collingwood in danger of proving the dream of back-to-back flags can turn ugly
A season after enjoying the ultimate success, the Magpies are now battling to make the top eight, joining a list of clubs who have endured a rocky road after a premiership.
- by Jon Pierik
Cats top-four quest back on track as Dempsey, Stengle star
Ollie Dempsey was innovative and eye-catching in a performance that might help him secure the Rising Star as Geelong’s clinical performance reminded rivals they aren’t out of the race.
- by Ethan James and Katie Bice
More top eight intrigue as Dogs win in the mud; Magpies ‘right on the edge’ of being ‘losers’
On an uber-soggy day in Melbourne, Hawthorn had a landmark win over reigning premiers Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs dumped Geelong in the mud. In the early game St Kilda beat up on lowly West Coast.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Steve Barrett
The Cat who promised his mum a house is building a reputation
Shaun Mannagh never gave up on his AFL dream, and neither did his family as worked his way through more clubs than you’d find in a golf bag before being drafted at 26.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘Definitely a way to play them’: Scott hints at the way to battle the Pies; umpires make a shock rule tweak
Max Holmes explains an embarrassing mid-game moment, while Chris Scott responds to a new-look umpiring interpretation that caught players by surprise.
- by Danny Russell
McRae urges Magpies to move on from ‘dark cloud’ as Cats sense flag chance
Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as Collingwood and Geelong battle it out at the MCG.
- by Roy Ward and Danny Russell
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lewis ruptures ACL; Stringer helps Stewart recapture his form; Gawn out at least a fortnight
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn predicts he will miss Saturday night’s crunch clash with Essendon due to a painful ankle injury, while Tom Stewart found inspiration from the most unlikely of places to reignite his season.
- by Peter Ryan and Andrew Stafford