Geelong Football Club

The club is the second oldest football club in Australia, having being formed in the Victoria Hotel in 1859. Originally based at Corio Oval, Geelong moved to Kardinia Park (now Skilled Stadium) in the 1940s. For many years they were known as the Pivotonians, after the city's nickname 'The Pivot', Seagulls was also an earlier nickname. They were nicknamed the 'Cats' in 1923.

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Oldest football club - 1859 - Kardinia Park - 1940s

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Although being a relatively strong performer throughout the 1980s and 1990s (Grand Final appearances in 1989, 1992, 1994 and 1995), the Cats have been unable to win a premiership since 1963. The club won the VFL/AFL premierships in: 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952 and 1963.

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1925 - 1931 - 1937 - 1951 - 1952 - 1963

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The current senior coach is Mark Thompson who is in his 5th year at the helm. The current captain is Steven King. The most recent Club Best and Fairest Winner (2004) was Cameron Ling.

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In 2004 the club made the finals for the first time in 4 years, finishing 4th. After this improvement 2005 looked to be a very promising year, but the team was plagued by injuries and inconsistent form and could only reach 5th spot. With a young but readily maturing list, the Cats will look to 2006 and again hope to be a genuine premiership contender.

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Theme song: "We are Geelong" (sung to the tune of the Toreador's song from Carmen).

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