Why in-demand big man chose Lions after strong interest
Leopold had been quiet this off-season, but now the Lions have secured two quality players — one of those from a Geelong league rival.
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Geelong Grammar principal Rebecca Cody says the school’s focus “will be to support our community to navigate this difficult time” following the death of its head of football.
Defensive dilemma: Competing Cats vying for opening round spot
The week before Lawson Humphries’ AFL debut, he was in the VFL with two other members of Geelong’s preliminary final side. Will they all feature in their season-opener?
‘We hear the rumours’: Inside proud club’s fight for survival
North Shore FNC is in danger of fading away as rumours swirl around it. And while the club is fighting hard, they are calling for help. We sort the fact from the fiction and examine their plight.
‘Incredibly grateful’: Exciting Cats locked in All-Stars squad
Two of Geelong’s most eye-catching players have been picked in the Indigenous All-Stars squad — and one will be returning to his home state.
Great Ocean Road Race: Aussie team produces stunner in scorcher
The mercury went above 40 in the men’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, and it was an unlikely Swiss sensation who delivered glory for an Australian team in the sweltering heat.
Social media identity bags five-fer, ‘robbed’ of hat-trick in local cameo
A country cricket club answered the call of sports content creators ‘Marmalade’, and a social media identity produced a spell for the ages.
$300k offers, private plane? World of local footy recruiting uncovered
Local footy recruiting is big business with eye-watering packages being offered around the leagues. DAN BATTEN goes deep inside club land to discover how the mega-deals take place.
‘Hope he is at peace’: Cats, draft great farewelled after tragic death
Revered football figure Mick Turner has been remembered by plenty of big names he touched at an emotional funeral service, where his five decades in footy and ‘nightmare’ cancer battle were detailed.
Track watch: Fringe Cat ‘looking fantastic’, surprise midfield move
A Cats star looks set to take another step in 2025. Plus, an update on Bailey Smith’s progress, the breakout contenders who can replicate Ollie Dempsey and a hint on Sam De Koning’s role.
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