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Daily Telegraph
4 hours ago
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- Daily Telegraph
AFL world roasts Geelong Cats T-shirt stunt in Patrick Dangerfield 350th against Brisbane Lion at GMHBA Stadium
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Geelong's unique move to fill the stadium with white T-shirts for the club's big clash with the Brisbane Lions may not have drawn the response the Cats were seeking. Billed as 'a sight to behold' and a 'slice of history' on the Geelong website, the Cats covered every seat at GMHBA Stadium with what they described as 'a free collectable T-shirt' for the Friday night blockbuster. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. It's a move that is often used in American sports and can have a strong look when everyone in the crowd is kitted out in the same colour. Both the Indiana Pacers and OKC Thunder have adopted the move during their clash in the NBA Finals. On a night when the club was also celebrating captain Patrick Dangerfield's 350th AFL game, the commentators were certainly getting into the spirit. Bailey Smith in one of the white T-shirts handed out to the crowd. Photos: Getty Images 'They have kitted out the Cattery with the white T-shirts on every seat, inspiration drawn from the NBA and college football in the US,' Gerard Whateley said on Fox Footy. 'It is quite the sight down the highway as the local heroes emerge. 'Patrick Dangerfield said one of his favourite parts of this would be (his children) Winnie, 'Flip' and George joining him to run through the banner. 'All the kids now fully aware of what they're part of, his place in Geelong lore, which grows tonight, game 350 … on a special night in the way that it shapes.' The fans appeared to be enjoying their moment, with many donning the shirts and a number of others waving them in the air on a cold night in Geelong. The Lions added a splash of colour to the occasion. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Nearly all of the OKC Thunder fans followed the memo during the NBA Finals. (Photo by) The Lions may not have got the memo, however, as the premiers made a hot start bidding for a first victory at Kardinia Park since they won five straight from 1998 to 2003. They have lost 13 consecutive games at the ground since then, yet they jumped out of the blocks with the game's first four goals. By halftime they held a 23-point edge and fans on social media were having a field day over the white T-shirt promotion, with many referencing the white flag of surrender. 'Lol white out is a roaring success so far,' was one comment on X. 'I don't think the white out worked,' said another. 'White out turning into a whitewash,' quipped another. 'I didn't have high expectations for the white T-shirt thing but it's looking pretty average,' declared another. 'Conceded the first 4 of the game, wave the white flag,' said a fifth. 'What's with the white, did Geelong decide to surrender?' asked another watching on. Others were left questioning the decision to use T-shirts as a gift on a Geelong night in late June. One said: 'Yes because people are gonna be in a T-shirt on a 3 degrees night in Geelong.' Another wrote: 'Yeah people are definitely gonna wear them on 5C winters night.' Apart from the T-shirts, Patrick Dangerfield was the man of the moment. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images) A wide number of fans used the word 'cringe' to describe the promotion, while another slammed 'the AFL's desperation to Americanise the game'. Some fans were getting on board, with a Hawthorn fan writing: 'Hate Geelong as much as the next Hawks fan but god damn those white shirts in the crowd look good.' A fan apparently in the crowd also gave an insight into perhaps why not everyone in the crowd was wearing the shirt. 'Late decision to make the trip down, might struggle to fit into my 2x small white out shirt,' they wrote. Dangerfield and the Cats need to lift in the second half or the crowd will indeed be waving the white flag. Originally published as 'Surrender?': AFL world roasts Geelong T-shirt stunt in Danger's 350th
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Patrick Dangerfield's daughter steals the show and puts Cats coach Chris Scott on BLAST ahead of Geelong star's milestone AFL match
Patrick Dangerfield is poised to chalk up game number 350 in his decorated AFL career - but it was his cheeky daughter who stole the show ahead of the veteran's milestone match. Earlier this week, the Geelong Cats captain, 35, was front and centre at a press conference, with coach Chris Scott an initial no show. Scott soon arrived to chat to media alongside Dangerfield - but his tardiness was noted by Felicity Dangerfield. 'What do you have to say to get shy now,' Dangerfield asked the five-year-old, who then seized her moment. 'You're late,' she said to Scott, with the room erupting in laughter. Dangerfield joined the club in 2016 after being a standout with the Adelaide Crows following his 2008 debut. A premiership finally followed in 2022, adding to Dangerfield's decorated footy CV. It is the envy of many, with a Brownlow medal and eight-time All Australian representation in addition to the Leigh Matthews Trophy just some of the highlights. But it was Dangerfield's daughter Felicity (right) who stole the show at a press conference ahead of the veteran's milestone match Speaking ahead of Friday's clash against the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium, Scott lauded Dangerfield's significant ongoing contribution to the game. 'The impact he's had on the club, off field, it's been instructive for all of us, and certainly on a personal level he's been great for me,' he said. 'Danger' also joins former teammates Gary Ablett Jr, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins in reaching 350 games. Now in his 18th season, Dangerfield has been transformed from a midfielder to a forward, which could prolong his career. 'I'm happy to say I'm loving the game as much as ever, to be honest,' he said. 'And perhaps that's because you do get closer to the end than the start. 'And you realise how fortunate you are to play the game, to be involved in it, to try and feel young with the players that come stories they have and the way they go about things.
News.com.au
21 hours ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Geelong v Brisbane Lions AFL Round 15: Live updates, SuperCoach scores, teams
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the 'high bar' he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane's 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries. Lohmann had to settle for the substitute's role last Saturday against GWS Giants, and despite being injected into the contest late in the first quarter after Jack Payne suffered a season-ending knee injury, he failed to kick a goal in the Lions' 11-point loss. 'He set a high bar last year and he has probably become a little bit too preoccupied with reaching that high bar again or going past it,' Fagan said ahead of Brisbane's battle with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. 'In the process he's lost a little bit of confidence because he hasn't been able to play as well as he would have liked, and yes he's had a lot of injuries. 'We'll just be patient with him. He'll get there.' Fagan threw similar support behind Lohmann's fellow forward Charlie Cameron, who has also battled for form this season. Cameron has kicked only 14 goals in 12 appearances this year and has often struggled to get his hands on the ball. 'He's had a little bit of an up and down year. It's probably his accuracy that's hurt him more than anything. He's had plenty of shots on goal,' Fagan said of Cameron, who has kicked 16 behinds. 'He was really good against Adelaide (two weeks ago) … we'll back him in.' The Lions will want to improve their overall accuracy on Friday night after kicking a combined total of 21 goals and 33 behinds in back-to-back losses to the Crows and Giants. 'We're nine wins and four losses (and a draw), so we're in a reasonably healthy position, particularly compared to last year, but that (goalkicking accuracy) is the one glaring thing that has hurt us in the last couple of weeks,' Fagan said. To avoid a third successive loss, the Lions must win on Friday at a ground where they have suffered defeat 13 consecutive times, with their most recent victory at GMHBA Stadium coming in 2003. 'We've ticked off many things over the last few years – that's all part of being competitive,' Fagan said. 'It's all part of goal setting and striving.' Fagan confirmed that experienced defender Darcy Gardiner would replace Payne in Brisbane's backline. 'We've been trying to turn him (Gardiner) into a forward, but his career as an AFL player has been as a backman mostly,' he said. 'We're really confident he can go back there and have an impact.'
News.com.au
a day ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Brisbane's Kai Lohmann searching for form after setting ‘high bar' last season
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan admits premiership hero Kai Lohmann has lost confidence as he struggles to reach the 'high bar' he set last year. Lohmann, who kicked four goals in Brisbane's 60-point grand final win over Sydney last season to cap off a memorable campaign, has struggled for form and consistency this year. The 22-year-old forward has only kicked four goals in nine appearances this season in a campaign that has been affected by ankle and shoulder injuries. Lohmann had to settle for the substitute's role last Saturday against GWS Giants, and despite being injected into the contest late in the first quarter after Jack Payne suffered a season-ending knee injury, he failed to kick a goal in the Lions' 11-point loss. 'He set a high bar last year and he has probably become a little bit too preoccupied with reaching that high bar again or going past it,' Fagan said ahead of Brisbane's battle with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. 'In the process he's lost a little bit of confidence because he hasn't been able to play as well as he would have liked, and yes he's had a lot of injuries. 'We'll just be patient with him. He'll get there.' Fagan threw similar support behind Lohmann's fellow forward Charlie Cameron, who has also battled for form this season. Cameron has kicked only 14 goals in 12 appearances this year and has often struggled to get his hands on the ball. 'He's had a little bit of an up and down year. It's probably his accuracy that's hurt him more than anything. He's had plenty of shots on goal,' Fagan said of Cameron, who has kicked 16 behinds. 'He was really good against Adelaide (two weeks ago) … we'll back him in.' The Lions will want to improve their overall accuracy on Friday night after kicking a combined total of 21 goals and 33 behinds in back-to-back losses to the Crows and Giants. 'We're nine wins and four losses (and a draw), so we're in a reasonably healthy position, particularly compared to last year, but that (goalkicking accuracy) is the one glaring thing that has hurt us in the last couple of weeks,' Fagan said. To avoid a third successive loss, the Lions must win on Friday at a ground where they have suffered defeat 13 consecutive times, with their most recent victory at GMHBA Stadium coming in 2003. 'We've ticked off many things over the last few years – that's all part of being competitive,' Fagan said. 'It's all part of goal setting and striving.' Fagan confirmed that experienced defender Darcy Gardiner would replace Payne in Brisbane's backline. 'We've been trying to turn him (Gardiner) into a forward, but his career as an AFL player has been as a backman mostly,' he said. 'We're really confident he can go back there and have an impact.'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Brisbane Lions confident Darcy Gardiner up to task of replacing injured Jack Payne
Lions defender Ryan Lester has backed the 'reliable' Darcy Gardiner to make the most of his likely return to Brisbane's backline for Friday night's crunch clash with Geelong at GMHBA Stadium, where the premiers must break a 22-year hoodoo to avoid a third successive loss. The Lions haven't won in their past 13 visits to Geelong's home ground, with their most recent victory at the venue having come in 2003 when a star-studded Brisbane side that included the likes of Michael Voss, Simon Black, Jonathan Brown, Nigel Lappin and Jason Akermanis won by 14 points on its way to a third successive flag. 'We've been close a couple of times without getting results, so it'd be really nice to be able to win there, but we've got to play well,' Lester said in reflecting on Brisbane's GMHBA Stadium drought. 'They're really good side, (and) they're really good side at home. They're playing really well this year, so it's good challenge for us.' It's a challenge that has been made tougher by the loss of key defender Jack Payne, who will miss the rest of the season after rupturing the patellar tendon in his left knee in Brisbane's 11-points weekend loss to the GWS Giants at the Gabba. 'He's obviously pretty disappointed. He has had his injury battles in the past, and no doubt, he was having his best year he has had so far, which was so important to us,' Lester said of Payne, who had surgery on Monday night. However, Lester was adamant that 171-game veteran Gardiner, who is expected to replace Payne, was a more than a capable replacement despite his lack of top-flight football in recent seasons. Gardiner, 29, played only four AFL games in 2023, before his 2024 campaign ended in his seventh appearance when he suffered a rupture anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He has played in six of Brisbane's 14 matches this season but mainly as a forward rather than the defensive role he held for several seasons in the Lions' line-up. 'The best thing about 'Dizzy' (Gardiner) is that he's reliable, and you know what you're going to get,' Lester said. 'He's done well to do some good stuff as a forward, but we've loved having him down back. Along with Harris (Andrews), the three of us have played a lot of footy together, which is good. 'We're very confident that despite 'Payney' being out and all the weapons that he brings, 'Dizzy' is a very good player in his own right, so we're looking forward to having him back there.' Lester was also confident the third-placed Lions could overcome their mini-form slump to get their bid for back-to-back premierships back on track. 'We're an experienced group, and we've been through lots of different scenarios over the last six or seven years, and this is quite similar to the ones we had last year when we had games that we lost where we had more shots,' he said. 'Because we're experienced, we're pretty confident that we know our footy is still good enough.'
