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Wikipedia - Geelong Football Club
The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed the Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The club competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's premier competition.
The club formed in 1859, making it the second-oldest club in the AFL, after Melbourne, and one of the oldest football clubs in the world.
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. 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. Geelong won a further three premierships in 2009, 2011 and 2022.
Geelong play most of their home games at Kardinia Park (known for sponsorship reasons as GMHBA Stadium) and play the remainder at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Geelong's traditional guernsey colours are white with navy blue hoops. 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. Geelong also field teams in other competitions; a reserves men's team in the Victorian Football League (VFL), a senior women's team in the AFL Women's (AFLW) and a reserves women's team in the VFL Women's (VFLW) competitions. The club's official team song and anthem is "We Are Geelong".
History
The club was founded in 1859 in the city of Geelong, Australia, and is the second oldest AFL club. It is believed to be the fourth oldest football club in Australia and one of the oldest in the world and one of the most successful. Initially playing under its own rules, some of which, notably, were permanently introduced into Australian Football, it adopted the Laws of Australian Football in the early 1860s after a series of compromises with the Melbourne Football Club.
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., VFL and continues in the elite Australian Football League (AFL). The Cats have been the VFL/AFL premiers ten times, with four in the AFL era (since 1990) in 2007, 2009, 2011, and most recently, 2022, to be the second most successful club over that period one behind Hawthorn. They have also won ten McClelland Trophies, the most of any AFL/VFL club.
Many of the club's official records before 1920 have disappeared.
The team's colors are navy blue and white, and their emblem features a stylized cat's head. Geelong plays its home games at GMHBA Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 36,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its passionate and vocal crowd, creating an electric atmosphere during matches.
Geelong has a rich history of success, having won a total of nine AFL premierships. Their most recent premiership victory came in 2011, when they defeated Collingwood in a thrilling grand final. The team has also been runners-up on numerous occasions, showcasing their consistent competitiveness.
The Cats are renowned for their strong and skillful playing style. They have produced some of the game's greatest players, including Gary Ablett Sr., Gary Ablett Jr., and Patrick Dangerfield. Geelong has a reputation for developing and nurturing young talent, with a strong focus on player development and team cohesion.
The club has a dedicated and passionate fan base, known as the "Cats Army," who support the team through thick and thin. Geelong's matches are always highly anticipated, with fans flocking to GMHBA Stadium to cheer on their beloved team.
Off the field, the Geelong Football Club is actively involved in the local community. They run various community programs and initiatives, promoting health, education, and inclusivity. The club also has a strong commitment to sustainability, implementing environmentally friendly practices in their operations.
Overall, the Geelong Football Club is a proud and successful team with a rich history and a bright future. With their strong playing style, passionate fan base, and commitment to community, the Cats continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the AFL.