previews
Geelong Cats Trade Period Recap: Wins and Losses
Geelong Cats Trade Period Recap: Wins and Losses The 2024 AFL trade period has come and gone, and for Geelong Cats fans, it was a wild ride…
Articles
Club History
Step 1: Identify Talent Early Through Local Scouting Networks
The Sunderland AFC Academy has long been a cornerstone of the club's identity, producing homegrown talent that carries the spirit of Wearsid…
Premier League 2025/26
Origins of the Mascot
Sammy the Seagull is the official club mascot of Sunderland AFC, a cheerful, larger-than-life seagull who has become an enduring symbol of t…
stories
Geelong Cats ANZAC Day Matches
Geelong Cats ANZAC Day Matches Every year, as the autumn chill settles over Victoria, something special happens. The AFL pauses to honour th…
Club History
The Founding of Sunderland AFC in 1879: From Teachers to Champions
The Founding of Sunderland AFC in 1879: From Teachers to Champions The story of Sunderland Association Football Club begins not in a boardro…
guides
Geelong Cats Rivalries Explained
Geelong Cats Rivalries Explained There’s something special about a rivalry in the AFL. It’s not just about two teams playing footy—it’s abou…
Players & Squad
The Structural Context: Academy Categories and Competition Level
The Academy of Light at Sunderland AFC has long been a proving ground for talent that eventually graces the Stadium of Light pitch. In recen…
previews
Geelong Cats Rising Star Nominations: Future Stars
Geelong Cats Rising Star Nominations: Future Stars So you want to get a handle on the Geelong Cats rising star nominations—who’s been recogn…
history
2019 Season Review: The Prelim Heartbreak
2019 Season Review: The Prelim Heartbreak If you’re a Geelong fan, you probably don’t need me to remind you about 2019. But here we are, bec…
Players & Squad
The Black Cats’ Bloodline: A Case Study in Academy Integration at Sunderland AFC (2025/26)
The Black Cats’ Bloodline: A Case Study in Academy Integration at Sunderland AFC (2025/26) The narrative of Sunderland AFC is inextricably w…
Players & Squad
Sunderland Captain Interviews 2025/26: Leadership Insights
Sunderland Captain Interviews 2025/26: Leadership Insights As Sunderland AFC navigates its return to the Premier League in the 2025/26 seaso…
history
The 1990s Renaissance of the Geelong Cats
The 1990s Renaissance of the Geelong Cats If you've followed the Geelong Cats for any length of time, you know the story: a club steeped in…
