Not long to go in 2019! Cam Hooke looks back at the Pies’ triumphant Qualifying Final and ahead to the Preliminary Final against GWS.
Balcony Banter, Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Collingwood: A test of family unity
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How did the Fithall family negotiate their divided loyalties on Friday night? Read Andrew’s Balcony Banter piece to find out.
Round 22 – Brisbane v Geelong: Two Words
August 23, 2019 by 13 Comments
They weren’t the two words Jamie Simmons was expecting, but they were even more welcome than the Lions’ win.
Three Weeks Out – Geelong
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Zac Holt has seen Geelong’s season enter a stage of frustration as the post-bye curse continues to plague the ladder-leaders. He has identified what worked before the malaise and which players are most responsible for the downturn – and could potentially spur a second wind.
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: 20 years on.
July 29, 2019 by 6 Comments
Two decades of cheer-cheering has snuck up on Mathilde de Hauteclocque, who came to follow the side as a young adult sans familial connection. Now Mathilde’s own youngster has taken up the mantle of an independent allegiance not once, but twice!
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: We can hold our heads high!
July 29, 2019 by 5 Comments
Reflecting back on a famous Swans victory over a dominant Cats side in the 1960s, Jan Courtin had hopes the current iteration in red and white could stage a similar upset against the ladder-leaders. It was not to be, but the exercise gave her pause to think about the legacies of two of our finest ever players of Indigenous background – Goodes and Farmer.
Round 19 – Sydney v Geelong: Tomahawk’s 250th
July 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Tom Hawkins – big game player – put on a clinic in his momentous 250th. His mates in the hoops were too good for a youthful Swans outfit too. Anna Pavlou on that game and the game’s most powerful forward, Tomahawk.
Round 18 – Geelong v Hawthorn: It’s High Time for a Change
July 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou had an uncomfortable day at the footy as her Cats were disappointing. She thinks it might be time for a change; time to do the very thing that started the run of early season success.
Round 17 – Geelong v St Kilda: An Open Letter to Gary Ablett Junior
July 15, 2019 by 5 Comments
No ordinary match report, but then again Gary Ablett Junior is no ordinary player – Anna Pavlou recounts her near life-long love affair with the deeds of The Little Master as he helped his Cats to a hard fought victory over a highly competitive Saints outfit.
Round 16 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong (and others): The sweep of Season 2019
July 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
John Harms was worried about the Dogs game – and the Dogs were too good. What is going on at Geelong? And while we’re at it, at Collingwood? And who is on the march to September? [The wisdom of more than one weekend preferred – Ed.]
Geelong versus the Bye
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When is an apparent problem not really a problem? Zaacman ruminates over Geelong’s unhappy relationship with the Bye in recent seasons in the lead-up to this week’s clash with Port. His September plans may well hinge on the result, if history is anything to go by.
Round 12 – Richmond v Geelong: Constantly Moving On
June 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
The air of apprehension gradually gave way to the sweet smell of satisfaction — and a good feeling about the future — for Anna Pavlou as she watched her Cats on Friday night.
Round 11 – Geelong v Sydney: Keeping up with the Kardinians
June 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore makes his way to Geelong headquarters and leaves feeling pretty good about his side’s future. [Great title from you too Joe – Ed]
Round 11 – Geelong v Sydney: The score line wasn’t that important
June 2, 2019 by 12 Comments
It was a case of what might have been for the Sydney Swans. But Jan Courtin remains positive.
Balcony Banter Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: An Easter Monday for the Cats believers
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou was moved to verse by events on Easter Monday. You can read her MCC Balcony Banter piece here.
Round 4 – Geelong v GWS: The wisdom of youth
April 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
An over-confident Cookie and his young bloke (primary school age) go to Kardinia Park for the contest between their Cats and GWS. It’s an afternoon of history and memory – with sage advice from the young fella. [Super piece – Ed]
Round 3 – Adelaide v Geelong: Cats show their class
April 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Footy is important – but the shocking drought in South Australia is more important, observes our elder statesman Citrus Bob Utber. Things are grim. A Crows win may have added some temporary cheer. Alas, the Cats were too good on the night with Rhys Stanley continuing his good form, and Danger and Tim Kelly in even better form.
AFLW Round 5 – Brisbane v Geelong: Stamping finals intentions
March 6, 2019 by 1 Comment
Who would’ve thought that, in their first season in the nationwide competition, the Geelong Cats would be taking part in a make-or-break contest for the top spot in their conference? Sean Mortell wonders how far the Cats AFLW team can go in 2019 after their impressive win over Brisbane.
AFLW Round 2 Western Bulldogs v Geelong: The story of Dogs and Cats and loved ones
February 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby drives early to Whitten Oval and enjoys good parking, the setting sun and a Doggies victory. All is good with the world when an AFLW game is on.
Nina, knees and next steps
Jarrod Landells’ thoughts on the plights of a young star Cat and the AFLW due to the scourge of ACL injury.