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Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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Geelong Falcons preseason testing sessions with DraftStar James Tsitas

4am starts and a wedding dash: Tsitas’ journey to the AFL

From sleeping with a footy, to getting up at 4am and almost missing a flight to his wedding, James Tsitas’ long road to the AFL has been all about hard work and passion.

Winter Olympics

Tears to triumph: The making of an Olympic golden girl

The Olympics seemed a world away for a tearful Jakara Anthony at a gruelling training session in Geelong in 2012. But it proved the turning point to gold thanks to the help of a world champion.

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ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 03: Jakara Anthony of Team Australia competes during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Moguls Qualification during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 03, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Why Geelong’s gold medal hopeful was always destined for greatness

Since she first strapped on her skis as a young child, Jakara Anthony’s parents say she’s possessed a drive and determination that could soon propel her to the Olympic podium.

Local Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after catching out Peter Handscomb of the Hurricane during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 19, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Aussie star Maxwell set to face Geelong

Fresh off an astonishing finish to his BBL campaign, Glenn Maxwell is expected to make a Premier Cricket comeback against Geelong tomorrow. Will his face his old housemate Aaron Finch?

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Cats stay silent on failure to address Jan 26 issue

Some Geelong fans have been left “disappointed” after the Cats were the only AFL club that did not acknowledge the pain January 26 causes for many First Nations people. TAKE OUR POLL

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Dublin , Ireland - 19 December 2020; Oisín Mullin of Mayo during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Dublin and Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Cats in the dark on replacing Irish recruit

Now that Oisin Mullin won’t be coming out to Australia, Geelong could open up a spot on their list for a new prospect. But they need to get the tick of approval first.

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Cats coached Matthew Egan and James Kelly. Cats pre-season training at GMHBA Stadium. Picture: Alan Barber

Geelong flips modern coaching playbook

The Cats have turned heads with an extraordinary coaching shake-up, stopping the practise of having line coaches for 2022.

Big Bash

Ex-Aussie quick says sky is the limit for unique Couch

Rising Geelong speedster Brody Couch has impressed in his first handful of BBL games, with a former Australian white-ball star declaring he has the potential to push for higher honours.

Geelong

Fears country week will not be the same after cancellation

A mainstay of the local cricket scene, junior country week will not take place this summer and long-time coordinator Dennis Davie is worried it may never recover.

Geelong

Geelong cricket comp’s Covid close shave

A Geelong cricket club avoided a “brutal” set of forfeits by mere hours when it was revealed on Sunday that a player had tested positive to Covid after attending training during the week.

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