‘Really tough one for me’: Cats coach still holds out hope Ratugolea’s ‘future is at Geelong’

‘Really tough one for me’: Cats coach still holds out hope Ratugolea’s ‘future is at Geelong’

Geelong coach Chris Scott still holds out hope Esava Ratugolea will remain at the Cats, admitting the prospect of the key defender being traded is “not something I’m comfortable with” in the inflated key defender market. Ratugolea reportedly informed Geelong earlier this month of his wish to be traded to the Power – 12 months…

Trade requests that could come within days as Bombers accused of ‘leaking’; how Cats avoided scrutiny: Talking Points

Trade requests that could come within days as Bombers accused of ‘leaking’; how Cats avoided scrutiny: Talking Points

With their seasons over, the bottom-10 teams will now brace for trade requests — and the Darcy Parish-Essendon situation is mightily intriguing. Plus how North Melbourne won its way out of a wooden spoon again — and Geelong escaped scrutiny — and why a Magpies recruit could be the biggest loser of a selection squeeze….

AFL Teams Rd 24: Cats wave white flag as Dogs lose star; Dons disaster, Saints pull odd move

AFL Teams Rd 24: Cats wave white flag as Dogs lose star; Dons disaster, Saints pull odd move

Essendon has been decimated ahead of its Friday night clash with Collingwood, with six players ruled out due to injury. Key forward Peter Wright, number one ruckman Sam Draper and livewire Jake Stringer are among the outs for Thursday night. Opponents Collingwood have regained Bobby Hill and Jordan De Goey for the clash, a win…

Cats remain in talks over Smith; fourth club linked to Roo, twist in race for free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

Cats remain in talks over Smith; fourth club linked to Roo, twist in race for free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

Geelong reportedly remains in contention to land Western Bulldogs gun Bailey Smith, with conversations being held behind the scenes. That’s according to AFL journalist Damian Barrett, which comes after reports emerged earlier this year that the Cats were among clubs showing interest in the former No. 7 pick, who’s been forced out of the Dogs…

AFL 2023 round 23 LIVE updates: Owens, Butler fire Saints to lead Cats as Curnow leads Blues to finals; Giants kick record score against Bombers; Riewoldt, Cotchin exit as winners

AFL 2023 round 23 LIVE updates: Owens, Butler fire Saints to lead Cats as Curnow leads Blues to finals; Giants kick record score against Bombers; Riewoldt, Cotchin exit as winners

Charlie Curnow decided he’d had enough. For the first quarter and a half of football, Gold Coast were all over the Blues, a side they have cast a mysterious spell over. They were 40 points up. Enter the Carlton spearhead. Curnow kicked four goals and set up another to drag the Blues back into a…