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Stevie J cops fine for Mitchell hit

GEELONG'S Steve Johnson is free to play against Fremantle after escaping with a $1000 fine for a hit on Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell. Johnson was booked by the emergency umpire for rough conduct during Geelong's clash with Hawthorn at the MCG on ... >> view original

Hawthorn thumps Geelong to open premiership defence

Geelong had already absorbed one large load of brown and gold pressure, and even started to look the slightly cleaner side by the end of the first quarter, which they finished six points in front. Mitch Clark had kicked two goals, and covered plenty of ... >> view original

Hawks crush Cats to start flag defence

The Cats made a bright start as Mitch Clark and Tom Hawkins kicked the Cats' first three goals, sending the excitement about Geelong's new-look forward combination into overdrive. Johnson (27 possessions) was brilliant early while Steve Motlop (32) ... >> view original

Duffield wary of wounded Geelong

Fremantle defender Paul Duffield says the team is under no illusions about what to expect when taking on Geelong at Simonds Stadium on Sunday. Reigning premiers Hawthorn thrashed Geelong by 62 points, while Freo won its opening round clash by ... >> view original

Largest fish trawler Geelong Star arrives in Australian waters

The controversial Dutch-owned factory freezer trawler Geelong Star has arrived in Australia and been given initial Federal Government approval to fish, despite concerted opposition. Geelong Star would be the largest trawler to fish in Australian waters ... >> view original

Cats not panicking after round one loss

Geelong's worst round one defeat in two decades won't see Cats coach Chris Scott make wholesale changes. Geelong were smashed in almost every department against Hawthorn, who defeated the Cats by 62 points. Geelong's worst round one defeat in ... >> view original

Mackie Out, Smedts In

Geelong have made a late change ahead of their blockbuster Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn at the MCG. Veteran defender Andrew Mackie has withdrawn due to a quad issue and has been replaced by Billie Smedts. Hawthorn head into the game as ... >> view original

Geelong Star: Arrival of 95m-long trawler reignites debate over environmental ...

The arrival of a 95-metre long fishing and freezer trawler in Western Australia has reignited debate over the environmental hazards large vessels pose to marine life. The Geelong Star, operated by Seafish Tasmania, has arrived in Albany with a view to ... >> view original

Season preview: Geelong

Geelong is reasonably well placed from an injury standpoint, although the long-term injuries to Lincoln McCarthy (foot), Daniel Menzel (knee/hamstring) and Nathan Vardy (knee) hurts the club's depth. Ruckman Rhys Stanley, who battled bone bruising in ... >> view original

Geelong coach Chris Scott says Cats will fall — but not yet

All summer the conversation about Geelong has revolved around the fact they will have nine players over 30 and that all the statistics and data from previous times would suggest that's not ideal. “Our forecast through the end of 2010-11 was a little ... >> view original