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	Geelong Football Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Formed in 1859, it is the second oldest football club in the AFL after Melbourne, and one of the oldest football clubs in the world.
		Geelong is the third oldest Australian Rules football club (after the Melbourne Football Club and the Castlemaine Football Club), and one of the oldest football clubs in the world, having been formed in the Victoria Hotel in 1859.
		Geelong was originally based at Corio Oval and originally flew the Geelong banner under the nicknames of the Seagulls, or the Pivotonians.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geelong_Football_Club (5753 words)

	Geelong Football Club - The Cats - A.F.L Clubs of Melbourne - Australian Rules Football - Sport & Recreation - Only ...
		Geelong Football Club itself also experienced a number of changes during the period, moving to Corio Oval from Argyle Paddock and becoming known as the Pivotonians – a reference to Geelong being the pivotal point for all shipping and railway routes in the region.
		The early 1940s were a tumultuous time for Geelong Football Club, with the club moving from Corio Oval to Kardinia Park at the start of the 1941 season, then being forced to withdraw from the league in 1942 and 1943 due to travel restrictions and a lack of players during the war.
		Geelong continued to challenge for the premiership until 1955, but it was not until 1963 that the club won its next flag.
	www.onlymelbourne.com.au /melbourne_details.php?id=700 (883 words)

	Geelong - Geelong Football Club
		The second-oldest football club in the world was born and bred in Geelong.
		The next major change in football was the formation of the Victorian Football League in 1896, with Geelong player and administrator Charles Brownlow one of the instigators.
		The club went through a period of rebuilding after the war and it wasn't until 1951 that it managed to again enjoy premiership success, defeating Essendon by 11 points in a thrilling grand final.
	www.greatoceanrd.org.au /geelong/geelongfc.asp (657 words)

	Geelong
		Impartial supporters of football will be found ready to concede that the displacement of Geelong from the position which it had brought itself by an unbroken series of victories was due rather to fortune's fickle mood than to superiority on the part of the team that has secured the first League premiership.
		Geelong's performances during the season were characterised by a blend of prodigious kicking, towering marks and relentless pace.
		Geelong was to remain a force to be contended with for much of the ensuing decade.
	www.fullpointsfooty.net /geelong_(1).htm (2676 words)

	N-O
		Crossing to North Melbourne as the club's new captain in 1903 he had the satisfaction, at season's end, of starring as first rover as his team downed Richmond in the grand final, 7.6 (48) to 3.9 (27), to clinch its first ever VFA premiership.
		Geelong's Warrnambool recruit John O'Neill was a high class wingman/half forward and occasional rover renowned for his impeccable disposal skills and reliable overhead marking.
		Ted Oatey was a fine footballer, who had played as a rover in the SAFL with Port Adelaide and West Torrens, and the young Jack was keen to follow in his footsteps.
	www.fullpointsfooty.net /n-o.htm (10739 words)

	Peel Thunder Football Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		With the club's new coach for 2006, the team has set out to improve their standing in the WAFL.
		The way in which the club finished this years season has resulted in many fans eager to see how their team will fair in the 2007 season.
		The league side is coached by ex-West Coast Eagles premiership player, Chris Waterman (nick-named Muddy), who took over the senior coaching position for the 2006 season from ex-Geelong Football Club premiership player, Gary Hocking.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peel_Thunder_Football_Club (254 words)

	John Devine - A Fifties Tasmanian Football Legend
		He was vice captain and played at half back in Geelong's last premiership win in 1963 when the Cats beat Hawthorn 15.19.109 to 8.12.60.
		The trend continued in the second quarter, however, Geelong did not wilt in an absorbing struggle and gradually the sting went out of Hawthorn’s play as Geelong went into the long break with a 16 point lead.
		In contrast, Geelong looked the fitter and fresher side and unleashed one of their famous dazzling bursts as they scored 3 goals in even time to open up a matchwinning lead early in the last quarter.
	www.footballlegends.org /john_devine.htm (783 words)

	Gary Ablett Geelong Cats Football Club
		Ablett was a Norm Smith and Coleman Medallist and a Geelong Co-Captain in 1995-96.
		Geelong's home at Kardinia Park was established in 1940 after the original base at Corio Oval was taken over by the military as part of World War 2 effort.
		Geelong won the flag again in 1952 and it was obvious that the club was in the midst of one of it's greatest era's.
	www.liquidrock.bizhosting.com /garyablett.htm (920 words)

	:: Geelong Thoroughbred Club ::
		Specially framed photographs prepared by club sponsor Slickpix, were presented to the representatives of the five nominations at the clubâs July luncehon.
		Votes of club membersâ and the expert panel will be totalled separately and the horse with the highest percentage of votes will be declared the winner.
		The club is delighted with the response, which validates the presentation of the award.
	www.gtclub.com.au (1111 words)

	THOMPSON STAYING PUT - The Cattery - Unofficial Geelong Football Club Site
		Geelong president Frank Costa said Thompson’s contract would be reviewed at the end of 2006, despite reports Thompson had told friends he would leave on his own terms if the club had not improved.
		Thompson, 42, is Geelong’s second longest serving coach behind club great Reg Hickey’s record of 304 VFL games and is in his seventh year with the Cats.
		Meanwhile, Thompson conceded Geelong is capable of making the eight despite its dismal 3-7 record and away trips to Adelaide and Fremantle in round 12 and 13.
	geelong.keldar.net /Articles/08062006_01.php (493 words)

	Club of the Month - Geelong HRC
		The Geelong Harness Racing Club has a fresh resolve and commitment to lift the profile and interest of the sport among the 250,000 strong population of Victoria’s second largest city.
		It was clear that harness racing in Geelong was at the crossroads and a new approach would be necessary to meet the many challenges facing the club.
		Geelong cannot expect to keep up with harness racing clubs that have both superior facilities for patrons and revenue streams from pokies, functions, dining and other related sources, let alone compete with the increasing range of entertainment options available to the Geelong and harness racing community.
	www.harness.org.au /clubmnth/GEELONG.HTM (1194 words)

	Open Directory - Sports:Football:Australian Rules:Geelong Cats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Geelong is the only AFL club based outside a state capital.
		It is also the second oldest club in Australia and was formed in 1859.
		Geelong has won six premierships in total, the most recent being in 1963.
	dmoz.org /Sports/Football/Australian_Rules/Geelong_Cats/desc.html (82 words)

	For Geelong Cats Fans quiz -- free game
		"This quiz is on the history of the Geelong football club.
		Geelong Football Club is the second oldest sports club in Australia?
		Geelong won two more Premierships in 1931 and 1937.
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=126007 (171 words)

	Geelong Info
		A group of Geelong’s businessmen founded the Geelong Chamber of Commerce in June, 1853.
		The Geelong Chamber is a well-accepted and respected association and, while it is non-political, is seen as being quite influential in political circles and enjoys direct links to Canberra and Spring Street and speaks to all local parliamentary representatives on a regular basis.
		The Chamber is also close to both the City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Councils and both Councils are members and both have Directors representing them on the Chamber Council.
	www.geelonginfo.com /detail/chamber.html (352 words)

	The Cattery - Unofficial Geelong Football Club Site - Geelong Cats
		The TAC, a 'partner' of Geelong, is now unlikely to renew their one year partnership with the club, signed earlier this year after this latest indiscretion.
		Geelong lead by fourteen points at quarter time, eight points at half time and went into the final quarter with a handy twenty-five point lead, after withstanding a Sydney Swans onslaught in the first half of the third term to level the scores at 7.3 (46) apiece.
		Geelong coach Mark Thompson said he had been impressed with Ablett's progress, despite an early diagnosis predicting he would be sidelined for either two or three games.
	geelong.keldar.net (4517 words)

	Geelong Australia - Skilled Stadium
		The City of Greater Geelong is the owner and operator of the venue, which is located in Kardinia Park, Geelong.
		Entering Geelong requires no turns from the highway and finding the stadium is made easy as the steel "Cats Claws" pillars of the new stand can be seen several kilometres away from the stadium.
		South Geelong Station is a short 5min walk and the Geelong Railway Station is a 15min walk along La Trobe Terrace to the stadium.
	www.geelongaustralia.com.au /Services_In_Geelong/Sports_and_Recreation/Swim_Sport_and_Leisure/Skilled_Stadium (411 words)

	Geelong Football Club (Vic)
		Geelong were once called the Pivotonians, but are now known as the Cats.
		Hawthorn played such teams as Northcote, Essendon, Toorak, Warrigal, Clarendon, Saint Kilda, Kyneton, Geelong, Kilmore, West Melbourne, Melbourne and Carlton.
		1897 - Geelong were runners-up in the VFL.
	www.footypedia.com /00000219.htm (121 words)

	IT'S OFFICIAL: ABLETT GREATEST CAT EVER - The Cattery - Unofficial Geelong Football Club Site
		All current and former Geelong players were given the opportunity to vote.
		Although only winning one club best and fairest in his first season, he was named in the All Australian side seven times; named in the AFL Team of the Century; named in the AFL and GFC's Hall of Fame; club captain 1995-1996; and represented Victoria eleven times.
		Perhaps his proudest achievement is as a father to three children, two of whom reside in Geelong's current forward line.
	geelong.keldar.net /Articles/10062006_01.php (503 words)

	They worked for Ford and played for Geelong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		He held practically every position in the club at one time or another including the presidency as well as coach of the Second 18 premiership team.
		He is still active in GFC and is currently chairman of the club's History and Tradition Committee.
		He won two Best and Fairest awards, played for the Big V 14 times, captained Geelong for 84 games, captained Victoria in 1968, coached Geelong from 1980 to 1982, coached the Victorian State of Origin side and was named as the number one rover in the Cat's Team of the Century.
	www.ford.com.au /about/sponsorship/geelongfootballclub/workandplay.asp (1097 words)

	Geelong Australia - South Geelong
		It is bordered by the railway line in the north, Kardinia Park in the west and the Barwon River in the south.
		Geelong racecourse and the Barwon Valley Golf Club are nearby.
		South Geelong was established early, being between the city and river.
	www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au /Visiting_Geelong/Towns/South_Geelong (255 words)

	West London Wildcats and the Geelong Football Club
		Wildcats ex-president Jonathon Grapsas and current vice-president Bobby Appleton were pleased to present the 2005 Number 1 Membership to Cameron Ling of Geelong Football Club yesterday.
		The sister club ties between the West London and Geelong clubs have never been stronger and we look forward to a bright future.
		With West London and Geelong ties stronger than ever, the Wildcats are proud of this association with one of Australia's oldest and most respected clubs - this article was recently published on the Geelong Cats website
	www.wildcatsfc.co.uk /theclub/geelong.asp (175 words)

	Doug Wade - Geelong Football Club
		Second to Gary Ablett in all-time goal-kicking at Geelong having steered through 837 big ones during his stellar career with the Cats and also kicked 223 with North, a total of 1060.
		He played 212 games with Geelong and led the goal-kicking table in 1962, 67 and 69 whilst at the club.
		Geelong won his services from Horsham in a fiercely contested battle with Melbourne.
	www.liquidrock.bizhosting.com /dwade.htm (148 words)

	Sportal.com.au - AFL Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Ablett, whose acceptance was filmed while the star was laid up in hospital recovering from a severely cut foot from a lawnmower accident, could not agree to terms on a DVD of the speech with Channel Nine.
		Farmer won a premiership with Geelong in 1963 and is often lauded as a pioneer of the game, his long handpassing in particular revolutionising that form of disposal.
		However, Geelong president Frank Costa supported the selection of Ablett, stating how privileged the football world was to have seen him in action.
	www.sportal.com.au /football.asp?i=news&id=83798 (493 words)

	Geelong Info
		GEELONG district water tank suppliers have doubled sales as people turn to conservation in the face of drought.
		A GEELONG resident said yesterday Barwon Health had failed to secure a derelict house where he found children playing with syringes.
		A GEELONG irrigation spokesman believes Barwon Water is inhibiting the growth of the region by failing to back water recycling projects.
	www.geelonginfo.com /index.asp (151 words)

	Geelong Grammar School - Australian Rules Football
		The Newman Club was founded in 1980 to support Australian Rules Football at Geelong Grammar School.
		Sam was the holder of the Geelong Football Club record for the most games played for many years and is now a well-known media personality.
		The Newman Club is to be the Australian Rules Football focal point within the School community.
	www.ggscorio.vic.edu.au /index.asp?menuid=110.030.030 (276 words)

	Geelong Football Club - Triumph and Tragedy
		I was there, in the midst of thousands of ecstatic supporters, and we all sung the club song with pride and enthusiasm.
		We were going absolutely fine, playing the best football supporters had seen in weeks, until the third quarter.
		Of course, die-hard Geelong fans knew the game was over when late in the second quarter, they saw the Cats' trademark kiss-of-death style of play.
	www.gfcsupporter.blogspot.com (576 words)

	Voice of The Outer: September 2005 Archives
		Geelong Football Club will turn its attention to trade week relieved that all its young guns are locked away after signing star midfielder Jimmy Bartel yesterday.
		Geelong president Frank Costa last night said the club was delighted to announce that all its out-of-contract stars had decided to stay on.
		Geelong are attempting to do what only 1 club has done since the new finals system has come in, that being beating a top 4 side in a semi final.
	www.geelongblog.com /archives/2005/09/index.php (8500 words)

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