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Bailey Smith

BOOTSVideoUnique meaning behind Bailey Smith’s tiny wardrobe detail

Brian Taylor was fascinated with the Geelong midfielder’s different approach.

Harrison Reid

An undermanned West Coast defied odds and expectations to push a powerhouse Geelong side for three quarters before falling away as the Cats grabbed a solid 43-point victory.

AFLCommentsEagles fade late as Cats run away in dominant final term

An undermanned West Coast defied odds and expectations to push a powerhouse Geelong side for three quarters before falling away as the Cats grabbed a solid victory and the four points.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast fought hard for most of the game but Geelong proved too good, too fit and too strong and left the Eagles in their wake in a dominant final term.

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Three-word analysis of every Eagle as Cats claw to big win

West Coast fought hard for most of the game but Geelong proved too good, too fit and too strong and left the Eagles in their wake in a dominant final term. Here’s our three-word analysis.

Samantha Rogers

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits it will take more than one man to stop Geelong megastar Jeremy Cameron, as the athletic forward looms large against West Coast.

AFLVideoCommentsCameron conundrum: How Eagles plan to stop ‘superstar’ Cat

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter admits it will take more than one man to stop Geelong megastar Jeremy Cameron, as the athletic forward looms large against West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jobe Shanahan is in the frame for an AFL debut.

AFLCommentsAnother debutant in line for Eagles call-up

West Coast could be set to unveil their sixth debutant this season after naming draftee Jobe Shanahan in an extended squad for their clash against Geelong at Optus Stadium on Sunday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lawson Humphries of the Cats poses for a photograph during the Geelong Sir Doug Nicholls Guernsey shoot.

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Talented Cat Humphries eyes midfield move in next AFL step

West Australian Lawson Humphries says he aspires to move into Geelong’s powerhouse midfield despite growing into one of the game’s elite half-backs.

Mitchell Woodcock

Conor Nash takes out Gryan Miers.

AFLVideoCommentsWATCH: Hawks midfielder facing big ban for crude hit

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash is likely to miss next week’s clash against West Coast and potentially beyond, following a high hit that forced Geelong star Gryan Miers out of action on Easter Monday.

Samantha Rogers

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AFLPremiumForwards to make timely return for Lions

Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann will be ‘handy inclusions’ for the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night for their game against Geelong.

Marco Monteverde

Kai Lohmann (left) and Charlie Cameron are expected to return for the Lions this weekend. Liam Kidston

AFLPremiumLions ‘sharpening’ premiership ‘axe’

The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their unbeaten start to their AFL premiership defence on Saturday night at the Gabba against Geelong.

Marco Monteverde

Bailey Smith has suffered a calf setback.

SMITH BLOWCommentsBailey Smith suffers injury setback in massive blow

The Geelong superstar is set for more time on the sidelines.

Ben Sutton

Concers for Starcevich as Corey steps out of Chad's shadow

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWA Player Watch: Major concern for Lion after latest hit

There are huge concerns for Brisbane premiership defender Brandon Starcevich after a second head knock within the past month. And is Corey Warner about to step out of his brother’s shadow?

Samantha Rogers

Murphy Reid kicked four consecutive goals on debut against Geelong.

AFLVideoCommentsWhat Cats star told young Docker after goal blitz

Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron has revealed he told Murphy Reid how impressed he was by his four-goal blitz on debut. 

Samantha Rogers

Michael Frederick lamented Fremantle’s poor start.

AFLVideoCommentsFreo forward says loss to Cats ‘doesn’t define the season’

Fremantle forward Michael Frederick says his sides disappointing round one performance ‘doesn’t define the season’ after being handed a 78-point thrashing by Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

Caitlin Bassett

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLVideoCommentsNot tough enough and not ready: Longmuir’s blunt admission

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir was shocked by what his players dished up against Geelong and said the 78-point defeat highlighted alarming issues with the way the team played and prepared.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bailey Smith ran rampant on his Geelong debut.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers cop reality check from hell with thumping defeat

Fremantle’s season of hope has begun with despair following a massive loss to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium despite an incredible third term from debutant Murphy Reid.

Craig O'Donoghue

Shannon Neale celebrates kicking a goal.

AFL VideoCommentsRECAP: Cats cash in late to bury Dockers in big win

There are danger signs early for Fremantle as Geelong build a strong lead in the second term. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield.

AFLCommentsPremiumDanger Signs? Pat playing forward has Cats feeling pumped

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has spent his career tearing teams apart in the midfield while harbouring ambitions to play as a forward. Now he’s going to get his wish and it’ll start against Freo.

Craig O'Donoghue

Geelong coach Chris Scott.

AFLVideoCommentsAFL superstars ‘should be paid more’, says Cats coach

Geelong coach Chris Scott believes the best players in the AFL are being underpaid and it makes no sense that administrators are earning more than the stars of the competition.

Craig O'Donoghue

Here's how the Eagles and Dockers can score crucial round one wins.

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MALTHOUSE: The secrets to WCE & Freo beating Suns, Geelong

It’s finally round one and the most important weekend for West Coast and Fremantle — because for all the pre-season talk, it’s early wins that set up the season, writes expert columnist Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Fremantle will be feeling the heat early.

AFL VideoCommentsThe heat is on! AFL monitoring Geelong scorcher

Less than a week after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred threw the opening round into disarray the AFL is bracing for more extreme weather with scorching temperatures predicted for Fremantle’s clash with Geelong.

Jake Santa Maria

High-profile Geelong recruit Bailey Smith is ‘jumping out of his skin’ for his club debut against Fremantle, according to a Cats teammate.

AFLPremiumCats star recruit ‘jumping out of his skin’ to face Freo

Geelong star recruit Bailey Smith will play his first game in Cats colours against Fremantle on Saturday.

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AFLPremiumAnother son of a gun close to AFL debut

A highly touted rookie has impressed in his bid to break into the Brisbane Lions’ premiership-winning team.

Marco Monteverde

Isaac Kako (left) and Xavier Duursma of the Bombers celebrate a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsKako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats

Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.

Roger Vaughan

Nat Fyfe could be ready for round one.

AFLCommentsPremiumFyfe still a chance to tackle Geelong in season opener

Nat Fyfe’s hopes of playing in Fremantle’s season opener are still alive as he races the clock to take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium next month.

Mitchell Woodcock