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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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AFL Round 21. Richmond vs North Melbourne at the MCG, Melbourne. 07/08.2021. Richmonds Trent Cotchin . Pic: Michael Klein

Teams: Tigers make 10 changes, Dogs leave out young gun

Richmond has replaced almost half its team for Round 23, Buddy is back but the Bulldogs have resisted the temptation to make a big change. Full teams plus expert tips.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Senior coach Chris Scott of the Cats addresses his players during the 2021 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the St Kilda Saints at GMHBA Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Scott sees ‘logical argument’ for fans at Cattery

Saturday night will be the second time Geelong has played at home without fans despite the region being free from a Covid lockdown. The Cats may be forced to play ‘home’ finals interstate to get in front of crowds but Chris Scott wants fans at home games.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Luke Dahlhaus of the Cats marks the ball during the round 5 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Gold Coast Suns at GMHBA Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Always hope’: GMHBA Stadium open to host final

A smart move on GMHBA Stadium’s rebuild has left the door open and with crowds likely to be at a reduced capacity, could this be the year to host a final in Geelong?

AFL Round 3. 05/04/2021. Geelong v Hawthorn at the MCG, Melbourne. Jarman Impey of the Hawks . Pic: Michael Klein

Clarko’s fears for Impey after injury diagnosis

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has confirmed Jarman Impey’s ankle injury as a serious one. And the outlook isn’t good. Here’s the latest on the key Hawk.

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Geelong Fans Brad and Ebony Cole with Danika, 13, and Finn, 8, happy that they will be able to attend the match on the weekend. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Revealed: The fans who will be allowed in on Friday night

With capacity limited to 7000 at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night, tickets for the Cats-Dogs blockbuster will be limited. Find out which fans will get first priority.

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Darcy Fort. Geelong Cats training ahead of the grand final rematch, 05th May 2021. Picture: Peter Ristevski

VFL Cats in sweet spot and ready to dominate

The Cats are flying in the VFL and an experienced head is expecting his side to do some damage throughout this season.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Sam Simpson of the Cats (L) celebrates a goal with Stefan Okunbor of the Cats during the match between the NAB AFL Academy and the Geelong Cats VFL side at GMHBA Stadium on April 24, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Simpson, Stefan shine: Grading the VFL Cats

A couple of Cats put their hand up for AFL selection in a dominant win in a practice match on Saturday morning. Who will be pushing a case for the senior side this week?

Chris Fagan on Chris Scott's exchange

‘Restrain yourself’: Fagan not a fan of Scott’s outburst

The AFL will officially investigate Geelong coach Chris Scott’s verbal altercation with Brisbane star Lachie Neale on Monday. But Chris Fagan isn’t happy.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Reilly O'Brien of the Crows competes with Tom Hawkins of the Cats during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cats can’t afford to always focus on Hawkins: Blicavs

Geelong has been urged to look at other options in attack outside of Tom Hawkins on Friday night as it aims to return to the winners’ list against Brisbane.

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Cricket ball on grass. Picture: ISTOCK

BPCA launches probe into horror local cricket brawl

A formal investigation is underway into a brawl that exploded during a BPCA D-grade game on Saturday, leaving one player concussed after he was reportedly kicked in the head.

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