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Dawn to Dark

by Geelong Advertiser

Geelong Advertiser sports journos Josh Barnes, Ollie Nash and Matthew Forrest give you all you need to know about the Geelong Cats

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Episodes

  1. Season review, trade targets, retiring class

    The Cats are officially out of the finals hunt, and the boys assess where the list is at and what moves need to be made. Plus several surgeries are detailed, contract calls are made and retirement parties thrown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Cats flag chances, Cam back and retiring class

    The boys are back, and with two weeks left in the home-and-away season, there is plenty to play for. The boys chat about Geelong's premiership hopes, some returning stars and who might hang the boots up at the end of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Cold Pies, injury news, footy grid

    With a good win over Port Adelaide in the bag, and a depleted Collingwood outfit ahead, the boys break down Geelong's finals chances going into the final stages of the season. Plus, huge injury news out of the Cattery, and who is your most obscure Footy Grid player? See omnystudio.com/listener…

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  4. Finals hopes, Cameron headbutt and hamstrung stars

    The boys are back, and this week there was plenty of discussion about hamstrings. Who is set to replace Mark Blicavs and Tom Hawkins? Plus Jeremy Cameron's run in with a unruly fan, and how the Cats can sneak into the eight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Flag chances, tall defenders and favourite Argentinians

    The boys are back to break down Geelong's huge win over Essendon. Where does the victory leave the Cats and their premiership hopes? Plus, can Geelong afford to play three key defenders in the same time, and how did Gryan Miers scan the field in his 100th game? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  6. Blockbuster rounds, finals chances, and coach movements

    This week the boys break down the weekend that was, as well as preview the upcoming round that will shape finals. How does the result against Essendon chance Geelong's chances at September action? Plus, all the fallout from Stuart Dew's sacking, and discussion around Chris Scott's expiring...

  7. Exclusive Tuohy interview, best and worst draws and finals chances

    It may be Zach Tuohy week but there is plenty of Cats content to cover after Geelong drew with Sydney. Matt Forrest and Dan Batten talk about the soon-to-be most capped Irish player, with audio from an exclusive chat with Zach Tuohy also in the podcast. Plus the boys talk all things drawn games…

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  8. Cats Dee-light, Swans challenge and Esava value

    The boys are back after a strong win over a premiership contender and they break down Esava's trade value, the challenge the Swans will pose and when an acceptable time to turn the footy off is. Check out the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-cats See...

  9. Retro fun, Demon challenge and road trip music

    After another loss, the boys break down how Patrick Dangerfield's injury and road trip back to Geelong, how the Cats can top the Demons and what needs to come back from footy in the past. Check out the latest Cats news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-cats See...

  10. Selection dilemmas, milestone men and big bags

    Geelong has a handful of important players ready to come back, so should they all return against Port Adelaide? Plus, Barnsey and Matt break down the Power threat, best milestones and huge goalscoring days. Check out the latest Cats news…

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  11. Our mid-season Cats report card

    Who is leading Geelong's best-and-fairest? What is a pass mark from here for the Cats? Should Gryan Miers be an All-Australian? And who has the best accessory in the game? Check out all the news: https://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. All time debuts, losing streaks and mid-season draft success

    It's mid-season draft time and as the Cats season splutters, Barnsey and Matt look at the bright side as Geelong grabs Mitch Hardie. The boys also talk through Oisin Mullin's debut and whether the Cats and turn the tide against the Dogs. Catch all the latest Cats news:...

  13. Injuries, drafts and how the Cats will climb the ladder

    Barnsey and Matt are back to break down Geelong's lengthy injury list, how the Cats can get back towards the top four, what they need in the mid-season draft and some trivia. Read the latest at geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Heartaches, bright spots for the Cats and how to bounce back

    Barnsey is joined by Ben Cameron on the pod this week to dissect Geelong's loss to Richmond, where the Cats stand compared to this time last year, moments we wish we could change, favourite Indigenous players and AFL Tables Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Debuts, injury news and boos

    The Dawn to Dark boys are back to talk socks up, Jhye Clark's debut, booing, suspensions and whether the Cats are suddenly flag favourites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Sling tackles, studs up and flag unfurlings

    The flag is ready to be unleashed at the Geelong Addy office as Barnsey and Matt discuss everything Cats ahead of a grand final rematch against Sydney. Plus: a new Country Round, AFL Tables Trivia and the latest injury news from the Cats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Does Jeremy Cameron hold the AFL's title belt?

    After a 10-goal third quarter, Barnsey and Matt are kicking with the breeze this week as they breakdown Geelong's first win of the season. We also talk about Mark Blicavs copping a knee, how much we actually learned about the Cats, who holds the AFL's title belt, favourite Adelaide footy memories...

  18. Can the Cats will win the flag?

    The worry meter is well and truly back this week as Barnsey and Matt pick up the pieces after Geelong's horror show on the Gold Coast. We run through whether the Cats can bounce back on Easter Monday, which players need to lift, favourite marquee matches and AFL Tables Trivia. Keep up to date…

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  19. The Geelong Worry Meter

    After a winless start to the season, Matt and Barnsey break out the worry meter to rate our concerns about being 0-2, the injury list and the Cats midfield. Plus, who is the Steve Smith of Geelong, is Jeremy Cameron footy's best player, favourite stadium stuff ups and AFL Tables Trivia returns....

  20. Turfed out: How Cats can bounce back from Magpie defeat

    Matt and Barnsey pick up the pieces after Geelong's first-round loss to Collingwood and look ahead to a Blue challenge. Plus: Quiz time, Addy MVP, Tom Stewart's knee and the MCG turf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Hellos and goodbyes

    Josh and Matt say goodbye to Ollie and hello to the season as we dive in to a bumper preview of Geelong's season opener against Collingwood. We also run through Jeremy Cameron's baby news, whether Chris Scott is the safest coach in the league and our favourite dreadlocked players. See...

  22. Who will be the Cats' 2023 MVP?

    We're thick in the countdown for round 1 and as Ollie finished his sandwich, Barnsey and Matt dive into Geelong's injury list, pre-season form, top 50 lists, supergoals and who will be the Cats' most valuable player this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. All smiles in Catland

    The Dawn to Dark boys are back and still on a high as Geelong's premiership win sinks in - or at least Barnsey is still on a high. With one practice match done, Barnsey, Matt and Ollie dive into what we saw and break down the Patrick Dangerfield captaincy announcement. Plus, we make our bold...

  24. Dawn to Dark: Premiership edition, plus trade preview

    Still basking in the glow of premiership success, Barnsey and Matt run through a glorious grand final and recast their Norm Smith Medal votes. Plus, what should Geelong's trade priorities be and we pay tribute to Joel Selwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. Dawn to Dark podcast: Grand Final edition

    The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. The Cats are in the 2022 AFL Grand Final up against the Swans. Join Josh and Ollie as they break down from every angle how Geelong will win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. Dawn to Dark: Selection drama in prelim final week

    It's prelim final week for the Cats and the big question is just who makes the 22? Would you risk Kola? Does Mark O'Connor need to come in? Or stick with Stanley? The team also breaks down the key areas for the Cats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. Dawn to Dark: Reliving a qualifying final classic

    Geelong fans are only just coming down from an all-time qualifying final win over Collingwood, and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down everything from the game. Plus we run through who the Cats want to face in a prelim, and a perfect AFLW start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Dawn to Dark podcast: Can Cats snap finals hoodoo?

    Join Josh and Matt as they discuss the big issues going into the Cats' qualifying final vs Collingwood, from team selection, the week one finals hoodoo, and the Pies' weaknesses the Cats can target. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Dawn to Dark: All-Australian joy and AFLW season kicks off

    Barnsey, Ollie and Matt don their blazers to talk through a big night for Geelong at the All-Australian awards, with Tom Hawkins named skipper of the team. The AFLW Cats launch their season this weekend and the age-old home finals debate begins again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  30. Dawn to Dark: How worried should we be about Jezza's hammy?

    Seemingly cruising to the finals, the Cats were rocked by a hamstring injury to Jeremy Cameron this week. Barnsey and Matt go through all the knock-on effects of the injury and whether Cameron should be held back for the first final. Plus, best gloves players, Tyson Stengle's All-Australian case...

  31. Dawn to Dark: Can any team stop the Cats flag march?

    Geelong is flying on top of the ladder and Barnsey and Matt reckon the Cats are the best team in the AFL. Who can stop them? And what does their best 22 look like? Plus, we talk favourite retirements and best footy celebrities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. Dawn to Dark: Celebrating Joel Selwood's 350th game

    It's milestone week on the Dawn to Dark podcast as Barnsey, Matt and Ollie talk all things Joel Selwood ahead of game 350. They break down whether he is the greatest Cat of all and if he is underrated. Plus, who wins Saturday night's blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs? See...

  33. Dawn to Dark podcast: Looking ahead after Cats' last true test

    Join Matt and Ollie to discuss the wash-up of Cats v Blues - the last true hit out before finals - whether Cats will finish minor premiers, Jezza's Coleman chances, an interesting omen looming, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. Dawn to Dark podcast: Are the Cats now flag favourites?

    Fresh off their biggest win of the year, the Cats have rocketed to the top of the ladder. But are they premiership favourites? The Addy sport team makes their flag picks, plus name the loudest crowds they have been a part of and their favourite goals after the siren See omnystudio.com/listener…

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  35. Dawn to Dark podcast: Can Cats get payback on Demons?

    The biggest game of the Cats' season looms and the Addy sports team of Josh, Matt and Ollie break down how they can possibly beat the Demons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. Dawn to Dark: Was the Tom Stewart suspension fair?

    It's all the football world is talking about and the Addy sports team is on hand to break down everything about Tom Stewart's four match ban on Dawn to Dark. Was it the right amount? Should red cards be introduced? And Matt has a suspension shake-up. Plus, who are the players who go under the…

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  37. Dawn to Dark: Get ready for a huge clash between the Cats and Tigers

    Geelong and Richmond are set for a blockbuster at the MCG and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down all the news, selection headaches and what the clash means. Also, who are our favourite team runners and card games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. Dawn to Dark podcast: Are Cats poised for golden run to finals?

    The premiership race has been turned on its head and Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down where the Cats sit in the pecking order. Plus, who should Geelong target in the trade period? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Dawn to Dark: Our mid-season Cats awards

    Barnsey is back and with plenty of energy as he joins Ollie and Matt to break down Jeremy Cameron inspiring the Cats past the Bulldogs. Plus, we run through who will be back after the bye and hand out our mid-season awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Dawn to Dark: Geelong triumphs over Adelaide

    Ollie and Matt are on deck to chat about Geelong's win over Adelaide, Tom Stewart's outstanding performance, the Cats tackling numbers, Sam De Koning's rising star nomination and their Cat of the week. The guys then chat about the upcoming clash with the Western Bulldogs and the threat the Dogs...

  41. Dawn to Dark: In defence of Paddy Dangerfield

    Ollie and Matt dive into Chris Scott's defence of Patrick Dangerfield, a review of the win over Port Adelaide, look ahead to an important clash with Adelaide this week and finish off with their Cat of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. Dawn to Dark: What's going on in the Cats' midfield

    Fresh off a loss to the Saints, the Cats top four hopes are hanging by a threat. The Addy sports team breaks down what is going wrong in the midfield, how to fix the ruck issue and the best one-on-one duels in AFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. Dawn to Dark: Saints challenge looms for Cats

    A powerful win over the Giants as the Cats back on track and Barnsey and Ollie are on hand to break it all down, including Mark Blicavs' best position, recruits of the season and trivia time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. Dawn to Dark: Are Geelong's top-four hopes shot?

    The Cats face an uphill climb to get back to the top-four after losing to Fremantle and Barnsey and Matt are on hand to break it all down. Also, is Tom Stewart the best defender in the game? Does Dangerfield play against the Giants? And what are the best Marvel Stadium moments? See...

  45. Dawn to Dark: Jezza and the Cats bounce back

    Geelong is back on the winner's list in a big way after Jeremy Cameron's seven-goal haul. With Fremantle on the horizon, Barnsey, Ollie and Matt discuss the Docker's defence, the Cat's forward structure, best ever debuts and clash jumpers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. Dawn to Dark: Cats feel pain of Hawks defeat

    The Cats went down on Easter Monday to the Hawks and Barnsey and Ollie break down all the talking points, including Tom Hawkins' free kick, whether they are pro or anti-booing and introduce a new segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. Dawn to Dark: Cats eye Hawks in Easter blockbuster

    Despite Brisbane's best efforts, the Cats pulled out a quality 10-point win in round four. Ollie and Matt dive into the game, Geelong's quicker ball movement, selection headaches, injuries, young defenders holding down the fort and the upcoming Easter Monday game against Hawthorn. See...

  48. Dawn to Dark: Cats celebrate amazing comeback

    The Cats roared back in a memorable win over the Pies on the weekend and Barnsey and Ollie are on deck to break down the frantic final quarter and the best comebacks they have seen in footy. Plus, how do the Cats deal with a big injury? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. Dawn to Dark: Cats eye Pies after Buddy chaos

    Barnsey and Matt have finally left the SCG surface after Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal against the Cats. The boys talk all about the moment, how the Cats reacted and a serious selection squeeze Geelong faces before its match with Collingwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. Dawn to Dark: Cats looking good to start 2022

    It's a new-look Dawn to Dark as Barnsey, Ollie and Matt break down Geelong's near-perfect start to the season, where Jeremy Cameron is at, whether Buddy Franklin will reach 1000 goals and where the Cats will finish this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Geelong Advertiser sports journos Josh Barnes, Ollie Nash and Matthew Forrest give you all you need to know about the Geelong Cats

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