In ease of deliberate infringement of any of the above Rules by either side the Captain of the opposite side may claim that any one of his party In 1949, the club's former premiership captain Reg Hickey was appointed as coach for the third time. XI. In the lead-up to the club's Round 9 clash against favourites Carlton, the Herald Sun published a depiction of the match by cartoonist Sam Wells, featuring a black cat wandering onto the field to give Geelong good luck. The idea of the GFCPPA originated after a match between past and present players of the Geelong Football Club on 12 August 19331. [74] Consequently, Dangerfield was traded to Geelong after winning Adelaide's best and fairest award for 2015. Melbourne members familiar with the rugby rules were regularly flaunting their own rules of not running with the ball (particularly H. C. A. Harrison but also Tom Wills) carrying it great distances while not being penalised by the umpires. [99] Geelong has also participated in the VFL Women's competition since 2017.[100]. They have also won ten McClelland Trophies, the most of any AFL/VFL club.[1][3]. 1994 proved to be a successful although ultimately hard year for the club. Pushing with the hands or body is allowed when any Player is in rapid motion, or in possession of the Ball, except in the case provided for in rule VI Dating back to the mid-20th century, the Geelong Past Players Stand originally stood as part of the stadium at Kardinia Park before stadium upgrades in 2008 saw it relocated to its current home at Kardinia West Oval. Following the conclusion of the 1959 season, Hickey retired as coach and was succeeded by Bob Davis, a dual premiership player from the club's successful 1951 and 1952 period. This comical ceremony was inspired by the rumour that Geelong's premiership players of 1937 had buried a magpie in the middle of the ground after their premiership win over Collingwood that year. The club's nickname was first used in 1923 after a run of losses prompted a local cartoonist to suggest that the club needed a black cat to bring it good luck. Picture: Peter Ristevski The husband of Bernadette and father of two is a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Chartered Accountant, and last October he became a grandfather to a baby boy. [13], Following the formation of the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1877, Geelong joined the association as one of its foundation clubs. During that time, the Geelong reserves team won thirteen premierships (1923, 1924, 1930, 1937, 1938, 1948, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1982), the most of any club. 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Between 2007 and 2009, Geelong players received 13 individual selections in All-Australian teams over the three seasons, including a record nine selections in the 2007 team. Thompson was publicly outraged by the ordeal which he considered poorly handled. Geelong ultimately won the match by five points. Against the Brisbane Bears at Carrara the club kicked a VFL/AFL record score of 37 goals 17 behinds (239 points). Geelong Football Club president Colin Carter will retire from his role at the club's annual general meeting (AGM) on 28 January 2021. In 1996 the club would experience an unsuccessful year, although still making the finals - finishing seventh at the end of the home and away season. Steve Johnson was awarded the Norm Smith Medal after being judged the best player in the match, providing Geelong with just their second Norm Smith Medallist. In 1884, the club merged with the Geelong Cricket Club to form the Geelong Cricket and Football Club. Geelong captain Bert Rankin liked the analogy and suggested the club adopt "the Cats" nickname, even recruiting key position forward Lloyd Hagger, a talented artist, to design a cat that was made into badges for the players to wear on their lapels. Print. Despite dominating in the VFA, Geelong found the premiership harder to win in the VFL. Colin Carter - Geelong Football Club President Colin Carter AM Director 1987-1993 and since 2008, President since 2011 Member of the Corporate Governance, Finance, Audit and Remuneration Committees Member of the Order of Australia Bachelor of Commerce, MBA Originally from Perth, Colin has been a supporter since Polly Farmer came to Geelong. It was later revealed that after the 2008 grand final, Paul Chapman initiated a pact between other Geelong players to never lose to Hawthorn again. The latter features an MCG-sized oval and is used often by the club in the pre-season, when Kardinia Park is being used for other events. He played on, although he was clearly dealing with pain all night, and left the field beside a guard of honour from both sides while carrying son Levi. Tasmanian football Hall of Famer Alastair Lynch wants the state's impending AFL club to make . When a ball goes out of bounds the same being indicated by a row of posts it shall be brought back to the point where It crossed the boundary In the 1989 Grand Final, Geelong played the man, resulting in major injuries for several Hawks players, Mark Yeates knocking out Dermott Brereton at the opening bounce; Hawthorn controlled the game, leading by approximately 40 points for most of the match; in the last quarter, Geelong almost managed to come from behind to win, but fell short by six points. Blight agreed and Geelong began to play like champions again. The author, Susan Kruss, has devoted a significant amount of time in pursuit of an accurate appraisal of events over the last 80 years of existence of the GPPOC. Geelong experienced a notably lean period during the 1940s, as World War II wartime restrictions prohibited traveling. The principal purposes of the Club include: . . The club had also won the 2007 VFL premiership against Coburg the weekend before. The rules at the time were written in such a way as it could be interpreted by the umpire that the players were allowed sufficient time (to continue to run) for as long as they needed to prepare an effective kick, that is, virtually indefinitely. . Geelong went on to play for most of its existence in the premier competitions, the first competition, the Caledonian Society Cup, a foundation club of both the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1877 and the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897. Geelong won the 1951 Premiership under memorable circumstances. During the 1989 season, Geelong were the only club to win matches by 100 points for three weeks in succession. The curse was broken in a preliminary final in 2013, after Paul Chapman played his final match for Geelong the previous week. [1] Early in the season the clubs played a draw. Any player who played in the first or second eighteen could join, and the committee could appoint life members. [38], The club once again played in the finals in 2005, defeating Melbourne in an elimination final by 55 points to reach the semi-finals,[39] where they played Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. [12], The team has worn various away guernseys since 1998, all featuring the club's logo and traditional colours.[13]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Carlton has received a much-needed boost in a tumultuous off-season, with Brian Cook to take over as chief executive. He joined the Geelong board in the late 1990's and ascended to the presidency in late 1998. History Board & Administration Careers . [citation needed], These two victories ensured Geelong a place in the 2007 AFL Grand Final against Port Adelaide, which Geelong won by a record margin of 119 points. [25] Gary Ablett was awarded the Norm Smith Medal after kicking nine goals and one behind, equaling the record set by Collingwood's Gordon Coventry for most goals kicked in a Grand Final. "For the first time, Polly was a genuine Geelong Football Club premiership club player," said Davis. Sam Newman played 300 games for Geelong and went on to become a prominent, if controversial, media personality. [1] The club continued to excel over the following twenty years in the VFA, and established itself as one of the dominant clubs in the association by winning a total of seven premierships up to the birth of the (Victorian Football League) (VFL) in 1897.[14]. Notable was Geelong's success in the "Match of the Century" in 1886. A goal must be kicked fairly between the posts without touching either of them or any portion of the person of one of the opposite side in Colin stepped down in 1993 as a result of being appointed to the AFL Commission, a role he held until early 2008. Geelong was nicknamed the 'Cats' in 1923 after a run of losses prompted a local cartoonist to suggest that the club needed a black cat to bring it good luck.[16]. [42] In September 2017, the club was announced as one of two clubs, along with North Melbourne, to receive a license to join the competition in 2019. The club relocated to Corio Oval as its main home ground in time for the 1878 season, coinciding with the club's first VFA premiership in the VFA's second season. Nevertheless, Geelong won some games. [15], The rivalry between Hawthorn and Geelong is defined by two Grand Finals: those of 1989 and 2008. [80] In addition to retirements across this period, some veteran players were not offered new contracts and were either traded or released via free agency to new clubs; this included Paul Chapman, James Kelly and Mathew Stokes all moving to Essendon, James Podsiadly joining Adelaide, as well as Josh Hunt and Steve Johnson both playing for Greater Western Sydney. On the eve of the season, Gary Ablett retired for odd reasons. Craig Drummond, who has been a member of the club's board since 2011, will take on the presidency following the AGM. "Frank took on one of the toughest roles in football as our president at a time when the very future of the Geelong Football Club was in the balance. Unlike these clubs, Geelong recruited poorly and/or could not afford to recruit quality footballers. Despite this, club full-forward Larry Donohue became the club's third Coleman Medalist after kicking over 100 goals in 1976. [18][19][20] Geelong have been known as the 'Cats' ever since. [24] Coaches Graham Farmer and Rodney Olsson failed to develop successful teams. However, the Cats hopes of avenging their grand final defeat were dashed in uncompromising fashion, suffering an 83-point belting at the hands of Melbourne in the preliminary final. The club's high scoring game plan led them into their first Grand Final since 1967, however they were defeated by Hawthorn by just six points (in what was regarded as one of the greatest grand finals of all time). [citation needed], Geelong proceeded to defeat the Kangaroos and Collingwood in their qualifying and preliminary finals respectively, the latter being a close game with Collingwood threatening victory late in the match. [62], Geelong were unsuccessful in defending their premiership in 2012, finishing the regular season in sixth position and subsequently losing its elimination final against Fremantle at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. [81][82][83], Geelong improved remarkably from the prior year in 2016, finishing the regular season in second position and progressing to the preliminary finals, where the team lost to Sydney by 37 points. In 1990, the league was expanded to a national level and became known as the Australian Football League (AFL). The club would start the season well, making the pre season competition grand final (for the first time since 1989) against Carlton. It was alleged that saboteurs attempted to destroy one of the special trains carrying Geelong supporters to the match in South Melbourne. The roller-coaster season saw coach Gary Ayres quit to take the job at Adelaide, which ironically was available after Malcolm Blight quit, almost identical to when Ayres took over Geelong in 1995. [30] The club did, however, recruit well during this period. Claimed to be Geelong Football Club's official 1859 rules, Rebuilding and modest success (19601970), Recruiting for success and entry of women's team, Cats end their finals hoodoo and win 10th premiership. North Melbourne started well, but Geelong dominated the second and third quarters to lead by six goals in the third quarter. However, Geelong scored a behind to level the scores. Used for most of the club's home matches in the AFL all home matches in other competitions. The club was on a financial precipice, playing in a crumbling venue and had not tasted premiership success in 36 years. The club contested its first interclub match against Melbourne at Argyle Square in 1860, which finished as a scoreless draw. Geelong officials asserted that the game was "not meant to be played like rugby", began to enforce its rule of bouncing the ball at a certain distance (the exact distance is unknown) while carrying it for matches between the two clubs. Thompson's first season as senior coach in 2000 was somewhat successful; Geelong finished the regular season in fifth position and qualified for the finals series for the first time since 1997, losing to Hawthorn in an elimination final. The match was hard to tip, as many saw Geelong a definite chance given that the two sides met once during the year, which saw Carlton win by three points. [29] Following the dissolution of the AFL reserves competition in 1999, Geelong began fielding a reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL)[a] from 2000. Gary Ablett played his worst game for years, he was goalless for the afternoon and was blanketed by Carlton's Stephen Silvagni. However, the club failed to make the finals during Devine's tenure and replaced him as coach with Malcolm Blight. [75][76], The club's recruitment strategy was in response to the departure of many of its premiership players in the preceding seasons,[77] such as Brad Ottens (in 2011),[78] Matthew Scarlett and David Wojcinski (2012),[79] and Joel Corey (2013). Despite not placing first on the ladder at any point during the regular season, Geelong managed a regular-season record of 18 wins and four losses, which was the first time a team had won 18 or more matches in the VFL or AFL's regular season for three consecutive seasons. Geelong Football Club has produced champion players and outstanding officials. [3] Geelong followed up with further premiership wins in 1931 and 1937. The new club was called the Geelong Football Club; it was typically . VIII. In the 1963 season, Geelong played Hawthorn four times. The Geelong Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in Geelong, Victoria.Since becoming a foundation club of the Victorian Football League (VFL)which is now known as the Australian Football League (AFL)in 1897, the club has participated in every season of the competition except the 1916, 1942 and 1943 seasons, where the club did not field teams due to World War I (1916 . Former president of the Geelong Football Club, businessman and philanthropist Frank Costa has died at the age of 83. Particularly notable was the 2001 AFL Draft, where future premiership players Jimmy Bartel, James Kelly, Steve Johnson and Gary Ablett Jr. (under the fatherson rule) were all selected by Geelong. Following the victory team was an impromptu public parade in South Melbourne. "The same as the other 19 in the team." . However the club's poor performances on the field continued under Hafey, who failed to lead Geelong to a finals series during his tenure. It is sung to the tune of "Toreador" from Carmen. The Geelong Past Players & Officials Club are always keen to track down former team-mates. [11], Geelong's traditional navy blue and white hooped guernsey has been worn since the club's inception in the mid-1800s. Hawthorn went on to win the next three premierships. Geelong was the only non-Melbourne-based team to regularly play matches against metropolitan teams. Frank Costa was president of the Geelong Football Club for more than a decade. The club's official team song and anthem is "We Are Geelong". Geelong's traditional guernsey colours are white with navy blue hoops. [53] Its success with the tactic was revolutionary: as recently as 2003, having fewer kicks than handpasses was universally seen as a sign of a struggling team; but Geelong's teams were able to turn it into an attacking weapon and become the highest scoring team in the league. Richer and more entrepreneurial clubs outbidded clubs like Geelong for talented and dedicated players. The club finished second on the ladder to Carlton. The lyrics were written by former premiership player John Watts. The 1970s were notably unsuccessful for the club, as Geelong won only one final during the entire decade. The club qualified for the AFLW finals series for the first time since Geelong's inaugural season in the competition in 2019. [59] Premiership captain Cameron Ling announced his retirement from the AFL at the conclusion of the season,[61] and Joel Selwood was appointed to the position in January 2012. [32], Geelong returned to the finals in 2004, progressing through to the preliminary finals where they lost to Brisbane by nine points. However, the club then lost its next 9 to finish the season with 10 wins and tenth position. [6] The club won the Western District Challenge Cup in 1875, a then-record seven VFA premierships between 1878 and 1886, and six VFL premierships by 1963, after which it experienced a 44-year waiting period until it won its next premiership, a Grand Final-record 119-point victory in 2007. The club met North Melbourne in a "home" final at the MCG at night. A notable recruit for Geelong came in the form of Matthew Scarlett, son of former player, John. He therefore was unable to play in the grand final. [9] These reprinted rules, which appeared to differ only slightly from Melbourne Football Club's rules, notably do not mention a requirement to bounce the ball which was to feature early in Geelong's rules, however the scrimmage rule showed more influence of rugby football than Melbourne's rules. The design is said to represent the white seagulls and blue water of Corio Bay. The club competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's premier competition, and are the 2022 reigning premiers . This match ended up being a sad farewell to Gary Ablett Jnr, who was playing his last game after hurting his twice previously-injured shoulder in the opening minutes of the match. The captains on each side shall toss for choice of goal the side losing the toss has the kick off from the centre point between the goals 2009. (past and present) of the Club by: (i) grants of money, insurance or other aid to them and their . The Geelong Football Club is in mourning the passing of past president Frank Costa. Costa was at that stage one of Australia's most successful businessmen, and famously turned down a $1 million cash . The Geelong Football Club is mourning the passing of past president Frank Costa. However, North Melbourne came back strongly in the last quarter and took the lead late in the match. Using the skill of its star midfielders, Geelong often executed long running chains of handpasses to break through the defensive zones which top clubs like Sydney and Adelaide had used to great effect in 20052006. Former Geelong player Greg Williams, now a superstar at Carlton, was named best on ground with his five goals. A notable rookie of this year would be Brenton Sanderson, who would play over 200 games by the end of career, retiring at the end of 2005, and be recognised with selection into the Geelong Hall of Fame. For most of the season on-field performances were lacklustre as the players struggled to adapt. [66][67] Notably, Geelong's qualifying final against Fremantle in 2013 was the first time Kardinia Park hosted a finals match,[68] with Geelong losing the game by 15 points. [12], Geelong played most of its early home games at the Argyle Square, situated between Aberdeen Street and Pakington Street. [70] It was the first time a match had been abandoned in VFL/AFL history. Since the demise of the AFL reserves competition, the Geelong reserves team has competed in the new Victorian Football League, having won three premierships in that time. Many of the club's official records before 1920 have disappeared. During this era the "Coulter Law" discouraged club administrators from poaching players from each other's clubs. Following this unexpected loss at their home ground, player Paul Chapman publicly criticised the club's culture, expressing frustration at the lack of team mentality present with many of the players, and urging the club as a whole to change this underachieving culture for the better. Our stands could tell a thousand stories of competition, of friendship and loyalty, key milestones, frustration and celebration and of sponsors, partners, members and supporters proudly passing on the legacy of their "special place" from grandparents to grandchildren. The Geelong Advertiser appears to indicate that Geelong had Saturday football teams regularly "hacked shins" in March 1859. The Club was named in joint recognition of Noel Newman and his son John (Sam) Newman. Billy Brownless, kicked eight goals. In November 2007, Diana was elected as the President of the Western Region Football League, one of the largest metropolitan football leagues in . Geelong went on to play for most of its existence in the premier competitions, the first competition, the Caledonian Society Cup, a foundation club of both the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1877 and the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897.,[6] VFL and continues in the elite Australian Football League (AFL). The name of the company is the GEELONG FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED ('the Club'). This page is not available in other languages. During 1980, the club brought back Goggin to coach the team. Before the 1962 season, Davis helped Geelong recruit ruckman Graham "Polly" Farmer from East Perth to partner Billy Goggin and Alistair Lord in the midfield. [48] As a marquee player, Ablett signed a five-year contract worth an estimated $1.6 million (AUD) a season, which was significantly more than Geelong could afford to offer. The loss against the Eagles was by fifteen points. V. In case the ball is kicked behind Goal any one of the side behind whose Goal it is kicked may bring it 20 yards in front of any portion of the space between the 'kick-off' posts, and shall kick it. Geelong had a shaky start to their 2022 campaign, beginning the year with five wins and four losses. This late season match in the VFA between two previously undefeated teams, Geelong and South Melbourne, stimulated unprecedented public interest. Bob's fascination with and commitment to Australian football spans over six decades. A notable recruit would be Steven King, standing at over two metres tall. [86], The 2017 season resulted in Geelong once again reaching the preliminary finals, before succumbing to Adelaide by 61 points. VOTES AT MEETING AND ELECTIONS 18 11.1 VOTING MEMBERS 18 11.2 NON-VOTING 19 IV. In the 1860s, Geelong participated in a series of Challenge Cup competitions, and was a foundation member of both the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1877 and the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1897, now the national AFL. It adopted the Laws of Australian Football in the early 1860s after a series of compromises with the Melbourne Football Club. Ablett returned mid-season to the club. In 1997 Geelong faced a season with no dependence on ageing superstars, Paul Couch and Gary Ablett. Geelong managed to defeat the reigning premiers, Hawthorn, in the two clubs' second meeting of the season in Round 17. [73] Dangerfield's recruitment, in particular, had been the subject of much media speculation throughout the season, as it was confirmed that he wished to return to his home state of Victoria. [citation needed], Geelong's season began strongly in 2009, with the club winning the 2009 NAB Cup and managing a successive run of victories for the opening 13 rounds of the season. As Ablett walked back to take his kick, the siren went, and Ablett kicked the winning goal, propelling Geelong to its third Grand Final in seven years. 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