Geelong coach Chris Scott tonight further dismissed reports Gary Ablett's hamstring strain was worse than the club had stated.

Geelong's Daniel Menzel has made a flying start to 2017 after a strong pre-season but he knows he needs to be firing at the end of the season too.

Rhys Stanley and Zac Smith are going to have to fight each other to become Geelong's top ruckman.

Geelong are considering naming a fifth first-gamer for the vital clash against Port Adelaide.

Alan Richardson said too many players are out of form and the only way to rectify the situation is on the training track.

It's been a tough start for the Cats. Injuries, defeats and now a leaking defence, heading into Sunday's clash against St Kilda.

A protective covering will immediately be placed in front of the LED signage fence at Optus Stadium.

Geelong midfielder Cameron Guthrie has undergone ankle surgery to stabilise the syndesmosis he suffered in last Sunday's clash with West Coast.

Geelong will be without injured trio Gary Ablett, Nakia Cockatoo and Cam Guthrie for their big clash against St Kilda. The Saints will be without a key forward

Geelong aren’t putting a definitive timeline on Gary Ablett’s AFL return after scans confirmed he has suffered a hamstring strain.

Geelong is going to have to find a way to get back on the winners’ list without Gary Ablett.

Chris Scott has set the record straight after Alastair Clarkson claimed Joel Selwood was at increased risk of concussion when he drags tackles high.

Geelong skipper Joel Selwood concedes he was left aggrieved following an incident with Hawthorn's James Sicily during the teams' Easter Monday classic.

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Geelong have lost midfielder Mitch Duncan from the big Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn at the MCG, because of a hamstring injury.

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Patrick Dangerfield is a certain starter on Monday and the Cats' coach is excited at the prospect of him playing alongside Gary Ablett and Joel Selwood.

Geelong is considering a range of options to replace premiership defender Harry Taylor, who has been struck down with a plantar fascia injury.

Geelong coach Chris Scott found respite in the toilets as Melbourne’s Max Gawn took the decisive shot for goal in Sunday’s MCG thriller.

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has all but confirmed his availability for the Cats’ Easter Monday blockbuster encounter with Hawthorn next week.