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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

Portarlington reveals on-field plan for Nathan Jones

There will be no doubt where Nathan Jones is played when he steps out for Portarlington this season, as coach Pete O’Connor plans to keep things simple for the ex-AFL star.

News

GFL: St Albans v ColacFootball ..St Albans 33 Billy Beardsell kicks a goalPicture: Mark Wilson

The Drysdale recruit who is making all the difference

Drysdale is undefeated through four matches and one recruit is making waves, having claimed the best-on-ground medal on Anzac Day.

Geelong

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates after scoring a goal during the round six AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Geelong Cats at Blundstone Arena on April 24, 2022 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

What impressed Scott most about Jezza’s monster haul

Jeremy Cameron lit North Melbourne up with seven goals on Sunday and it was one aspect of his dominant performance that stood out to coach Chris Scott.

AFL

The secret behind Mitch Duncan’s laser kicking

One of the best kicks in the league, Mitch Duncan puts one skill above others when executing the risky passes that can lead to goals.

News

‘Going to kill clubs’: Skipper ‘gobsmacked’ with GCA decision

A cricket captain has been left ‘gobsmacked’ with the GCA’s decision to move turf and hard-wicket teams into the same competition – a decision he believes will ‘kill clubs’.

Full ListAFL

10 of the best: Ranking every Cats-Hawks Easter Monday game

It has become an Easter tradition and Geelong and Hawthorn have now met on the Monday holiday 10 times. There have been some classics, so which game was the best?

News

netball. GFL: Bell Park v Newtown & Chilwell Newtown & Chilwell Dannielle Mather centrePicture: Mark Wilson

Full wrap: Geelong region A-grade netball

It was a massive weekend as netball returned to Geelong region to start the 2022 season. Check out our wrap of every league’s results. REPORTS, PHOTOS

OpinionAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Tom Hawkins of the Cats celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2022 AFL Round 03 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 02, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What epic win tells us about Jekyll and Hyde Cats

There is an old adage in football that nothing is as bad as it seems or as good as it seems. Nothing truer could said for the Jekyll and Hyde Cats on Saturday night, writes JOSH BARNES

AFL News

Who’s No.1? Where Selwood sits in 10 best skippers of modern era

Poll: Chris Scott says he has a bond with record-breaking skipper Joel Selwood that will never be broken. But he might not be the best captain in Scott’s life. We rank the top 10 of past 30 years.

AFL

Mitch Duncan on light duties at Geelong training. Picture: Alison Wynd

Cats rule senior group out from round 1

A group of Geelong senior players pushing their case for selection won’t appear in round 1, while Tyson Stengle’s role in the forward line has been revealed.

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