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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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Shaun Marsh of the Renegades takes a catch on the boundary but throws it back into play during the Big Bash League (BBL) cricket match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Sydney Thunder at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Thursday, December 19, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Crowd predictions put down for Renegades return

Attendances have been dropping for BBL games in Geelong over recent years but a bump could be on the way.

AFL

Cats training + academy photo. Max Holmes.

Two ‘really fit’ young mids lead the Cats pack in summer

Two budding star midfielders have turned up to Geelong’s pre-season ready to go and have impressed the coaches in the early days on track.

AFL

Jack Bowes got in the thick of the action as the first-to-four-year Cats players officials started training. Picture: Cats Media

Culture king behind moves by new Cats

They arrived at the Cats for many different reasons, but one key part of Jack Bowes and Tanner Bruhn’s shifts to Geelong was the club’s famous culture.

VideoLocal Sport

South Barwon and Grovedale have joined forces to partner on a range of initiatives to create safe environments for those who are struggling with their mental health.Presidents Brad Clarke (Grovedale) and Simon Breuer (South Barwon) with memorandum that commits the Grovedale and South Barwon to creating a safe, supportive community that encourages, facilitates and supports the pursuit of mental health and wellbeing. picture: Glenn Ferguson

South Barwon seeks overhaul after GCA suspension drama

After being ‘put through the ringer’ as two of its key players got banned earlier in the week, the Swans want change.

Sport

2022 AFL Football Round 20 - Geelong Cats V Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium. Sam De Koning of the Geelong Cats. Picture: Mark Stewart

How Sam De Koning will take his game to the next level

Already arguably the best young key defender in the game, Sam De Koning is not slowing down this pre-season as he looks to improve his game in one specific area.

Local Sport

Aaron Finch talks to the media ahead of the Melbourne Renegades visit to Geelong on December 15. Picture: Alan Barber

Will we see more of Aaron Finch at Geelong?

The Australian star stepped out for Geelong for the first time in five years last week. And the former Cats captain has declared whether he wants more local action.

Local Sport

WATCH: Time set as South Barwon appeals 10-week GCA ban

A contentious double suspension will come under the microscope as South Barwon hopes to get two key players off on multiple charges.

AFL

Zach Guthrie, Mitch Duncan and Brandan Parfitt. 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

Track watch: 5 things we noticed as Geelong kicked off pre-season

Geelong went out to North Shore for its first session with a full group this pre-season and we were there. Here’s what we saw.

Local Sport

Nick Speak, Coach Geelong Cricket Club starts its Dowling Shield campaign on Sunday.

Runs key to Cats turnaround as coach misses key clash

Geelong will have to turn around its Premier season without coach Nick Speak this Saturday, who has jetted overseas.

News

Top batters, bowling stars: GCA1’s 20+ young guns revealed

From the best young batters to star bowlers and guns in gloves, the GCA’s top young talent has been revealed.

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