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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Glenn Maxwell watches on during the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and New South Wales at CitiPower Centre, on December 01, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

‘Always possible’: Could Maxwell return to cricket this weekend?

With Glenn Maxwell eyeing a Sheffield Shield return next week, the Australian star could take his first steps back onto a cricket field with his club side.

Athletics

Ellie Pashley runs at the Geelong 10k in January 2023. Picture: Aaron Collins

Our Ellie ready to take on the world at Bathurst

There has been no slowing down Ellie Pashley, as the Aireys Inlet running machine prepares for the world championships just months after giving birth to her daughter.

AFL

Geelong Football Club. John Devine from Colac. First senior game Round 1, 1960 v Footscray at Footscray.Guernsey number 9 selcted in 1963 premiershipCaptain: 9 matches. Total Brownlow Medal votes: 8, Total matches: Day 118, night 5, interstate 1. Total goals: Day 6, Last senior match: First semi-final 1966 v Essendon at the MCG Picture: Advertiser Geelong

‘Unbelievably passionate’ football legend John Devine remembered

A premiership player and former coach at Geelong and a giant of the Tasmanian game, John Devine has been honoured as ‘one of the most likeable blokes in football’ after his death.

Cycling

CAMPBELLTOWN, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Amanda Spratt of Australia and Trek - Segafredo - Queen of the Mountain Jersey crosses the finish line on second place during the 7th Santos Women's Tour Down Under 2023 - Stage 3 a 93,2km stage from Torrens Foot Bridge, Adelaide to Montacute Road, Campbelltown / #TourDownUnder / #UCIWWT / on January 17, 2023 in Campbelltown, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Steep climb where Spratt hopes to ‘make the difference’

She has endured a tough 14 months, however Australian champion Amanda Spratt says she is back and ready to challenge at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

AFL

Tanner Bruhn at training. Picture: Marni Olson-Young, Geelong Cats

Geelong recruit already seen as a ‘long-term player’

‘A great character, really hard worker, diligent right from the moment’ he was traded in, one of Geelong recruits has already shown he could wear the hoops for years to come.

VideoLocal Sport

WATCH: Mankad debate hits local cricket after ‘poor move’ run out

The never-ending mankad debate has ignited in local cricket circles with even the coach of the club that implemented the controversial run out wishing his team had their time back. SEE THE FOOTAGE.

Local Sport

The stars set to light up Country Athletics Champs

Regional Victoria’s best athletics stars will come together at the Country Championships from Thursday. Here are the top athletes to watch.

AFL

Patrick Dangerfield in full stride. Geelong welcomed back its full list for the first day of training held at North Shore football ground in Norlane on Monday afternoon. Picture: Alan Barber

Danger steps ahead as ‘dedicated’ star returns ‘really fit’

He was judged the best player in the finals last year after an interrupted season and Patrick Dangerfield is well ahead of where he was this time last year.

AFL

Ollie Henry in action at training. Picture: Marni Olson-Young, Geelong Cats

‘Just keeps marking the ball’: Cats recruit wows in position switch

Geelong is keeping an open mind about where to play one of its recruits as two new faces put their hands up for time in defence.

Athletics

In-form state champ sets sights on country medal haul

A dominant effort to win his second Victorian title has decathlete Christian Paynter feeling good about his chances as the Geelong Guild athlete

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