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Dan BattenDigital Sports Reporter

Dan Batten is a digital sports reporter specialising in AFL, cricket and SuperCoach.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Nathan Kreuger of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies at People First Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Ex-Pie chooses local footy landing spot after joining VFL side

Nathan Kreuger is locked in at Geelong VFL, and now he has signed with a local club in the region.

Local Footy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Noah Cumberland of the Tigers celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 21 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium, on August 04, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ex-Tiger sends local footy clubs into a frenzy after shock backflip

This former Richmond goalsneak had already signed with his junior club. But after a change of heart, he has been swarmed by local footy suitors on a recruiting platform.

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Adam Gilchrist, Mack Howard and Mark Howard.

400+ names: Howie’s son among top Geelong junior cricketers

Plenty of Geelong junior cricketers are putting their names up in lights this season, including the son of a commentator. See the best boys and girls cricketers from the 2024-25 season.

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Jack Wightman won the male 7 years Ripper Nipper. His dad Nick Wightman came in second in the 10km but is an eight times winner of the evnet. The Ocean Grove Rip to River started earlier on Saturday to beat the heat but still attracted a large number of entries. Picture: Alan Barber

Son upstages Rip to River running machine in first-ever race

Nick Wightman has eight Rip to River wins to his name. And the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree if his son’s first competitive race is anything to go by.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Mens Pole Vault qualification Lachlan Burns of Victoria during the 2024 Australian Athletics Championships at SA Athletics Stadium on April 12, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Geelong local wins at Surf Coast Classic as athletes brave heat

Hot conditions didn’t stop athletes from across Victoria converging on Geelong for the Surf Coast Classic, and one competitor from the region notched a win. See all the results here.

Local Footy

A South African youngster with Harry Benson. Picture: St Mary's Sporting Club

Smiles, perspective: Local club’s trip that took footy to Africa

St Mary’s youngsters took the game they love to Africa. And the enriching experience was about far more than just footy.

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Murgheboluc bowler Jason Grozdanovski. First day of the GCA match between Murgheboluc v Bell Post Hill. Picture: Alan Barber

Top 100: Best GCA cricketers of 2024-25 ranked in order

Who has shone in the Geelong Cricket Association up to the Christmas break? See the top 100 batters and bowlers from the men’s and women’s competitions and all the numbers that matter.

Local Footy

GFNL Elimination Final South Barwon v Bell Park. South Barwon's Jonty Broughton celebrates a goal. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Every side analysed: Winners and losers from GFNL draw

Which clubs are facing an uphill battle in 2025, and who is well placed to contend? We have broken down every club’s 2025 draw.

AFL

American Geelong fan Anthony George at the Cats' final training of 2024 with the number 29 on the back.

‘Rooting for them’: Cats superfan following from 13000km away

Anthony George got the chance to mix with Chris Scott and Cats players at their final session of the year. And he has been watching their journeys from all the way in Utah.

Cricket

RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat

Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.

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