Geelong faces potential struggles in 2026 despite reaching last year's grand final, as history suggests teams rarely recover quickly from heavy losses like their defeat to Brisbane, according to Guardian analysis. The Cats remain flawed with concerns including an aging Patrick Dangerfield, injured Jeremy Cameron, absent Tyson Stengle, and potentially difficult-to-manage Bailey Smith in his second season.
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Geelong faces potential struggles in 2026 despite reaching last year's grand final, as history suggests teams rarely recover quickly from heavy losses like their defeat to Brisbane, according to Guardian analysis. The Cats remain flawed with concerns including an aging Patrick Dangerfield, injured Jeremy Cameron, absent Tyson Stengle, and potentially difficult-to-manage Bailey Smith in his second season.