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West Coast’s 46-point loss to Geelong at Norwood Oval on Sunday was decided during red time.

AFLCommentsRed-time Cats blow Eagles open in 47-point victory

The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast captain Liam Duggan breaks away from Geelong’s Brad Close.

AFLThree-word analysis of every Eagle in Gather Round defeat

West Coast were competitive but ultimately out-classed by a powerhouse Geelong outfit at Norwood Oval on Sunday morning. Here’s how each Eagle went summed up in only three words.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong coach Chris Scott remains wary of West Coast ahead of their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

AFLComments'We won't get sucked in': Geelong coach on Eagles

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get ‘sucked in’ to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start.

Steve Larkin

Bailey Williams will play his first game of the season.

AFLVideoCommentsFlynn cops the chop as Williams returns, but not as No.1

West Coast have swung the axe on No.1 ruckman Matt Flynn, with Bailey Williams called in for his first game of the season to face Geelong.

Mitchell Woodcock

SPT AFL West Coast Eagles Perth Airport before departing for Adelaide. Elijah Hewett. Iain Gillespie

AFLVideoHew-beauty! Eagles young gun returns, two rucks considered

West Coast are weighing up whether to play two ruckmen for their bumper Gather Round clash against Geelong as luckless midfielder Elijah Hewett will play his first game of the season on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid is tackled by Swan James Jordan.

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A tagger’s guide to helping Harley: How Eagles support Reid

One of the greatest taggers in AFL history has revealed how West Coast can help young gun Harley Reid break the shackles of a lockdown opponent as another tricky task awaits the former No.1 pick.

Samantha Rogers

Hawthorn have beaten Geelong by a point in yet another Easter Monday epic.

AFLCommentsHawks surge past Cats to claim Easter Monday thriller

Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scrapped out a one-point win over Geelong.

Anna Harrington

Fremantle lost to Geelong despite holding a big lead in the first half.

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Until Dockers become ruthless, they’re just pretenders

Fremantle had the chance to prove to the AFL world that they had the killer instinct to be among the premiership contenders this year. Instead, they lost the seemingly un-loseable after a blistering first term.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle ran out of steam to lose to Geelong.

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THREE-WORD: Dockers run down in another Geelong defeat

A second-half fade out has seen Fremantle start the season with a defeat in Geelong for the second year in a row. Read our three-word analysis of every Docker.

Aaron Kirby

Andrew Brayshaw of the Dockers is tackled by Jhye Clark.

AFLCommentsDockers fade as Cats claw their way to round one win

Fremantle won the sprint but lost the marathon, surrendering early ascendancy to open the season with a 10-point loss to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.

Glen Quartermain

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Shannon Neale of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2026 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLCommentsRECAP: Cats run over Freo after second half fade out

Fremantle got off to a false start last year against Geelong. Can they find some redemption and lay down an early marker to show they are serious contenders this year? Relive all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Geelong defender Lawson Humphries expects to face a Fremantle side “with talent everywhere” on Saturday.

AFLCommentsPremiumHumphries says Cats ‘wary’ of Freo off 2025 thumping

Geelong defender Lawson Humphries expects to face a Fremantle side ‘with talent everywhere’ on Saturday after reflecting on the ‘positives and negatives’ from a disappointing opening round loss.

Glen Quartermain

Caleb Serong and Alex Pearce at Fremantle's captain's run.

AFLCommentsPremiumGeelong ground ‘can play to our strengths’ says Freo

Skinny or full fat won’t be an issue at the top of Fremantle’s agenda when it opens the AFL season on the road against Geelong on Saturday.

Glen Quartermain

Mitch Edwards.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy Scott holds Edwards in ‘high esteem’ ahead of debut

Geelong coach Chris Scott has lauded the resilience of West Australian debutant Mitch Edwards and predicted the athletic ruck had the attributes to be a “real threat to the opposition”.

Glen Quartermain

Chris Scott’s Geelong will be smarting after their heavy Opening Round defeat.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Opening Round trend that Dockers will look to defy

The numbers from Geelong’s season-opening belting aren’t pretty - but there’s some different sets of numbers that suggest they’re well-placed to bounce back strongly against Fremantle on Saturday.

Chris Robinson

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Lawson Humphries of the Cats reacts following the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rising StarPremiumHumphries ready to lead Cats’ backline in 2026

Following a standout performance for WA in the State of Origin, Lawson Humphries has opened up on the “fatigue” that he said slowed him down in 2025 and why he’s now ready to lead the Cats’ backline

Liam Murphy

Harry Taylor will be inducte into the WA Football Hall of Fame

AFLCommentsPremiumHall of Fame honour for top Cat

Dual Geelong premiership player and Northampton Rams product Harry Taylor will be inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame next Monday night.

Glen Quartermain

Bailey Smith headed to WA with Patrick Dangerfield for the State of Origin on Saturday

AFLCommentsBailey Smith greeted by Patrick Cripps as he lands in WA

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has adopted Bailey Smith for the week as the Victorian superstars arrived in Perth ahead of AFL State of Origin.

Jake Santa Maria

Mark Bairstow suffered a heart attack at the Bunbury races.

RACINGCommentsPremiumGeelong Cats legend revived after heart attack in Bunbury

Former Geelong Cats captain Mark Bairstow was revived twice after suffering a heart attack at the Bunbury races on Sunday afternoon and is now in a stable condition.

Hayden King

WA’s Lawson Humphries has re-signed with Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Cat recommits until end of 2028

Lawson Humphries will not be returning to an AFL club in his home State anytime soon, with the Wickham product signing on for a further two seasons with Geelong.

Josh Kempton

Tanner Bruhn and Patrick Sinnott were cleared of rape and sexual assault. NewsWire/ David Crosling

AFLPremiumAFL Grand Final pic we couldn’t show you

A young AFL player’s lost season has sparked calls for an urgent overhaul as details emerge around when he’ll be able to play again.

News Corp Australia

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UpdatedPremiumAFL star’s rape case dropped after admission

Geelong footballer Tanner Bruhn says he is hopeful for the future and glad to put a court “nightmare” behind him after rape charges were dropped.

Liam Beatty

Emma Swanson of the Eagles celebrates a goal.

AFLWCommentsEagles brush aside Cats to take big step towards finals

West Coast Eagles have produced a statement win to strengthen their hopes of a breakthrough AFLW finals campaign after a 31-point win over Geelong at Sullivan Logistics Stadium. 

Ben Smith

Bailey Smith has fired back at backlash after he was criticised for a number of social media posts

AFLCommentsSmith responds to Mad Monday backlash as stars defend him

Bailey Smith has fired back after he was criticised for his social media posts during Geelong’s Mad Monday antics. 

Kimberley Braddish