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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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19-01-2023 Marg Jennings Cup, wimens Under 18 Geelong B.Deckker Vs Box Hill. Picture: Brad Fleet

Who impressed for Geelong in top junior cricket tournaments

The Dowling Shield and Marg Jennings Cup saw some of the brightest talents in Victoria hit it out last week and here are the Geelong names who starred.

Local Sport

Six Geelong cricketers made the Victorian U21 squad.three were at trainingHarry HauensteinPicture: Mark Wilson

Young jet Hauenstein to make Premier debut

Long touted as a star of the future, Harry Hauenstein has earned a call up for a crucial Geelong clash.

Victorian Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Charlie Ham of Werribee runs with the ball during the round seven VFL match between Werribee and Sydney Swans at Avalon Airport Oval on May 07, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Ex-AFL dasher returns to BFL after feeling ‘lost’ in football

Within six months in 2021, Charlie Ham was drafted and cut, spat out of the AFL system. After losing his love for footy, the youngster has returned to his junior club to enjoy the game again.

News

Supercats v Canberra Gunners grand final Mark leader Supercats 96 defeated Canberra 86

‘Great, humble’ basketball legend Mark Leader remembered

A champion player and coach, Mark Leader’s impact on basketball in Geelong will only continue to grow as he is remembered after his death.

Women's Basketball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Jahrome Hughes of the Storm is tackled Angus Crichton of the Roostersduring the round 24 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on August 26, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Could Geelong be set for more Melbourne Storm in 2023?

The Storm are headed to Geelong for a pre-season match in February, but that might not be the last we see of the NRL powerhouse.

AFL

Shannon Neale. Geelong Cats press conference and training on Wednesday morning. Picture: Alan Barber

‘Amazing athlete’ pegged to cover for Tom Hawkins

Geelong could be without Tom Hawkins to start 2023 as he recovers from foot surgery. And a young giant looms as the most likely to fill his spot.

Swimming

Winners of the Pier to Pub in Lorne. Female winner LANI PALLISTER and male winner HAYDEN COTTER

All the contenders to take out the Pier to Pub

Three-time winners Lani Pallister and Hayden Cotter will lead the pack, but there are some serious swimmers eyeing the Superfish title at Lorne. Check out the entire field.

AFL

canva web image ratugolea, cameron, hawkins

7 key questions Geelong must answer this pre-season

As Geelong prepares to ramp its pre-season up again, they will be searching for answers in a bunch of areas.

Golf

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 27, 2022 Karrie Webb chips the ball from the bunker on the 18th hole during the first round of the 2022 Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Florida. - Australian Karrie Webb, a seven-time major winner, makes a rare LPGA appearance at this week's ShopRite Classic hoping at age 47 to revive the form that brought 41 tour titles. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Australian GOAT and world No.1 locked in for Vic Open

One of Australia’s finest ever golfers will be back at 13th Beach for the Vic Open next month and she will be joined by a world No.1, who will break ground of his own.

AFL

Toby Conway. 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

Inside the pre-season plan for Geelong’s youngsters

Here’s what the summer months will look like for fresh-faced Cats when they get back into proper training next week.

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