Cats Claw Past Gritty Adelaide for Crucial AFL Win

Cats claw past gritty Adelaide for crucial AFL win

Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win at GMHBA Stadium.

Umpiring controversy hits GMHBA as Cats get the cream in a wet-weather thriller over Adelaide

Geelong Cats vs Adelaide Crows in round three of the 2026 AFL premiership season at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong at 7.30pm AEDT. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow this live blog for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads, injury updates and start time.

Last-touch non-call labelled 'farce' as Geelong edges Adelaide in thriller

Geelong continues its streak over Adelaide at Kardinia Park, as one of the AFL's off-season rule changes is put squarely in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

Cats defeat Crows at home

Geelong held off a late charge from an undermanned Adelaide to claim a gritty eight-point win and deal the Crows heartbreak for a second consecutive week. Adelaide was chasing its first win at GMHBA Stadium since June 2003 and seeking a response to last week’s loss to the Western Bulldogs, while Geelong was coming off the bye. Geelong led all game until Alex Neal-Bullen put the Crows in front five minutes into the fourth quarter. But the Cats re…

Geelong Cats vs. Adelaide Crows: Geelong Edges Adelaide by 8 Points in Gritty AFL Thriller

GEELONG, Australia — The Geelong Cats held off a determined Adelaide Crows side to secure an eight-point victory in a rain-affected contest at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night, improving to a strong start in the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership season.

Cats extend 23-year streak over depleted Crows after tough slog

Geelong has beaten Adelaide in a tough slog at GMHBA Stadium