Geelong has a proud history, having won ten AFL and seven VFA premierships in its history.
The Cats tasted success in 1925, 1931, 1937, 1951, 1952, 1963, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2022. The club has also won flags at other levels, including the night cup, reserves, under 19 and VFA/VFL.
1925
Geelong took out its first VFL premiership and its first senior flag since taking out VFA honours in 1886.
The Cats finished atop the ladder with a 15-2 record and clinched the minor premiership, before going on to defeat Collingwood by 10 points in the Grand Final at the MCG.
Lloyd Hagger was the league's leading goalkicker with 78 goals.
1931
Geelong bounced back from losing the 1930 grand final to defeat Collingwood to take out their second league premiership.
Once again, the Cats clinched the minor premiership with a 15-3 record, before defeating Richmond by 20 points in the Grand Final.
LEARN MORE - 1931 Premiership Feature
1937
The Cats clinched their fifth VFL minor premiership and converted it into their third premiership, led by captain-coach Reg Hickey.
Geelong recorded a 15-3 record to finish atop the ladder, before defeating Melbourne in a Semi-Final and Collingwood in the decider.
The seconds premiership was also won by Geelong, capping off a brilliant year in the club's history.
1951
Geelong clinched their fourth VFL premiership in 1951, finishing on top of the ladder before performing strongly throughout the Finals series.
The Cats thumped Collingwood by 82 points in a Semi Final to progress to the big dance, before overcoming Essendon by 11 points in a brilliant Grand Final.
George Goninon led the league with 86 goals for the year, while Bernie Smith won the Brownlow Medal with 23 votes
LEARN MORE - 1951 Premiership Feature
1952
In the midst of the V/AFL's longest winning streak, the Cats made it back-to-back premierships with their triumph in 1952.
Geelong defeated Collingwood by 54 points in a Semi Final to advance to the Grand Final, before taking down the Magpies again to clinch another flag.
1963
One of the most famous seasons in the club's history occurred in 1963, when the Cats won their sixth VFL premiership.
Finishing second on the ladder, Geelong proceeded to knock off the minor premiers, Hawthorn, in a Semi-Final to progress to the season-decider.
Under the leadership of coach Bob Davis and captain Fred Wooller, the Cats then got the better of the Hawks once more, defeating them by 49 points to win the Grand Final.
2007
After a 44-year premiership drought, Geelong celebrated their seventh premiership after a remarkable 2007 season.
The Cats had a 2-3 record through the opening five games of the season, before reeling off 15 consecutive wins to clinch the minor premiership.
After thumping North Melbourne in a Qualifying Final and narrowly defeating Collingwood in a Preliminary Final, the Cats then romped to a 119-point victory over Port Adelaide in the Grand Final, setting a new record for the highest winning margin in a Grand Final.
Mark Thompson won his first premiership as a coach, Steve Johnson was awarded the Norm Smith Medal, while Jimmy Bartel also became Geelong's fifth Brownlow Medal winner.
2009
The Cats stormed to their second premiership in three years and the club's eighth flag, capping off another sensational season in 2009.
Geelong opened the year on a 13-game winning streak, featured in one of the greatest home-and-away matches of all time, before finishing second on the ladder and progressing through to the Grand Final.
In a tough and uncompromising decider, Geelong came from behind to defeat St Kilda by 12 points, Paul Chapman winning the Norm Smith Medal and Matthew Scarlett producing the famous 'toepoke' that is now etched into the club's history.
Gary Ablett Jr also claimed the Brownlow Medal.
2011
Geelong again opened the season on a 13-game winning streak in 2011, finishing second on the ladder before defeating Hawthorn and West Coast to progress to the Grand Final.
In an entertaining Grand Final, the Cats kicked away late to secure a 38-point victory over Collingwood, winning their third premiership in five years.
Remarkably, Collingwood only lost three times during the entire 2011 season, and all three defeats came at the hands of Geelong.
LEARN MORE - 2011 Premiership Feature
2022
After a number of near-misses in season's prior, Geelong got over the final hurdle in 2022 as they secured a famous premiership, the club's 10th V/AFL premiership.
The Cats started the season slowly and held a 5-4 record through nine games, but they would not lose from there as they won 16 consecutive games en route to the flag.
They would save one of their most dominant performances for the biggest game of the year, defeating Sydney by 81 points in the Grand Final.
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To The Final Bell | Premiership Edition
Cameron Ling, Tom Lonergan and Scotty Gullan return for a special Premiership Edition of To The Final Bell where they review The Cats Dominate performance and answer your questions. Presented by Lake Imaging
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U19
The league instituted the under 19 competition in 1946 before winding it up after the 1991 campaign.
Reserves
Geelong is one of the most successful clubs at ‘reserve’ level, winning the flag on 15 occasions.
Night Cup
Geelong Football Club have won the night cup three times - 1961, 2006 and 2009.
VFA
The VFA was the pre-eminent football competition between 1877 and the formation of the league in 1897.
