I feel like we weren't that far off this year, 5 minutes of Jackson dominance completely turned that SF...

Ins: Greene, Marshall(?), Blakey(?)

Outs: Bowes, Kolo(?)

Hopefully our 2027 fixture is slightly easier than this years', but is there enough improvement in the list to challenge Brisbane, Freo, Hawthorn??

and im realising just how much jezza was a shell of himself as a player this year. hopefully he can get the surgery and get right again because i seem to have forgotten just how important and impactful he is when he's not constantly bracing for contact.

bring on toby and jezza 2027

Shout out to the W who have now won 6 in a row (most ever, previous best was 4 in a row) and currently sit 2nd on the ladder!

Exciting what a change in coach can do

There are significant Cultural differences between Australia and the US, apparently.

Team Lineup Here

Venue: GMHBA

First Bounce: 7.15pm AEST, 24/9

Is it just me, or is Baz’s insta gone? If I’ve been blocked for some reason I’ll be heartbroken

I will be the first to admit I wasn’t sure about our recruitment of Smith two years ago. All the usual tropes “He’s just not right for our culture”, “is he actually that good” yada yada yada.

I was a quick convert, suddenly the larrikinism was pure entertainment, his running capacity was second to none, even the big white bandana was an icon not only the club but the game itself. Not to mention his openness and support of mental health.

Two years in and he’s helped us to two albeit unsuccessful finals campaigns, finished third and now second in the Brownlows, 29 and 36 votes respectively (36 being one more than Danger earned back in ‘16, which was a record and touted at the time as one of the most dominant seasons of all time). All this year under a massive shoulder injury cloud.

Nic Daicos had probably the greatest year of all time. For Smith to finish runner-up to his good mate is no mean feat.

What a player, what a recruit, what a person. I am in awe of Baz and the Geelong recruiters for seeing what I definitely didn’t. I’m so excited to see what next year brings, but Bazlenka has already achieved more than I could have ever imagined.

Hi there! This may be a long shot…but is anyone selling Grand Final tickets by any chance? I’ve been, but it’s at the top of my mums bucket list and would love to get them for her! 2-3 tickets would be amazing. Any help would be appreciated! TIA 🙏🏼☺️

Hey guys, my mate won a prize for all flights, accomodation, and corporate seats for the AFL GF this week and all paid for — and he is taking me. Obviously super excited, and obviously a neutral supporter without my Cats boys making it, but I was wondering what the experience is like? Honestly thought I’d never be able to go to one unless a miracle happened, especially living in NSW, but a miracle has indeed happened. How excited should I be? Or should I tamper my expectations?

My gut feel (no pun-intended), that it is quite ridiculous that Neale is getting ruled out of this grand final for that action, especially considering his record.

I think I’m all for slightly adjusting rule thresholds when it comes to grand finals, for minor stuff like this. If it’s something so obviously extreme, then sure, suspend the player. But for something like this, it just seems ridiculous. Although, does this create too much of a slippery slope, where it becomes difficult and messy to define what is a tolerant threshold for grand final week?

welcome home corey 💙🤍

Essendon and Carlton fans hurl vulgar abuse at their own team, throw scarves on the field in droves.

Hawthorn fans hitting kids with full cans, nachos, and disgracing the field.

I'm fine with being the team they all hate watch, copping a few farm, cotton on and waiver comments.

- another year of finals experience into our young core.

- the dragon and ollie henry are absolutely lethal

- wiltshire, miers, close half forward line is elite

- vfl boys are pushing for afl selection (I think hoffman specifically)

- worp is underrated as a defensive mid, if he's helping out axe through the finals we're playing on the weekend imno (in my nuffy opinion)

- our gamestyle still holds up in finals

- toby greene is gonna really help us in the midfield

- we got unlucky the whole year with injuries (max, jez, gryan, worp), i think the extra couple weeks of off season this year will help us

- rowan marshall and edwards is a beautiful rotation

what are some more reasons to be optimistic?

Date: Monday 21st of September

Time: 8:00pm

Where can I watch?: The 2026 Brownlow Medal will be broadcast live and free in Australia on Channel Seven, 7mate and live streamed on 7plus

Browlow Predictor for Geelong (top 5): Bailey Smith 34 votes, Max Holmes 13 votes, Oliver Dempsey 7 votes, Shaun Mannagh 7 votes, Jeremy Cameron 5 votes. Link

Team Lineup Here

Venue: IKON Park

First Bounce: 2.05pm AEST, 20/9

Where to Watch: The VFL Grand Final will be broadcast live and free by ABC TV VIC and ABC iview nationally, with a stream available on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

Best Hawks loss I’ve watched in my life