Cats' rise well overdue as AFLW finals loom

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Cats' rise well overdue as AFLW finals loom. (2026, November 2). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-02/geelong-cats-surge-into-aflw-finals-contention-no-accident/107338600

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Geelong Cats secured their position as top-scoring team in AFLW regular-season history, finishing second overall behind North Melbourne on percentage. Co-captain Nina Morrison noted that Geelong’s rise to being strong premiership contenders was not unexpected. The article emphasizes the team's dominant performance leading up to the finals and highlights their upcoming qualifying final match against Melbourne at Princes Park.

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The Geelong Cats secured their place as a leading contender for the AFLW finals with an impressive regular season, scoring the highest total points ever recorded and finishing just behind North Melbourne on percentage. Co-captain Nina Morrison highlighted that Geelong’s success was not unexpected, stating it "doesn't feel like it's come out of the blue." In their final match against the Western Bulldogs on October 30th, the Cats dominated with a score of 88 to 20, solidifying their position. Geelong will now face the Melbourne Demons in the qualifying final at Princes Park on Saturday.

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