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Matthew Forrest is the AFL Chief of Staff for News Corp’s national sports team. He has worked at News Corp since 2021 in a variety of sports journalism roles including at the Mackay Daily Mercury and the Geelong Advertiser. Previously, Matthew was the Chief Football Writer at the Geelong Advertiser until 2024, when he started in his current role.

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Six Geelong cricketers made the Victorian U21 squad.three were at trainingOliver PeakePicture: Mark Wilson

Geelong stars ‘hard to stop’ in APS season deciding clash

The weekend’s game between Geelong Grammar and Xavier College is set to decide the APS cricket premiership, with each side boasting hard-hitting batters that can steer their sides to victory.

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Ollie Henry. 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

New Cat firming for blockbuster debut against old side

After an impressive pre-season across multiple positions, new Cat Ollie Henry is firming for a round 1 debut against his old side.

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New recruits with ‘best foot forward’ in another flag chase

A new coaching structure and big-named recruits are leading the charge for Barwon Heads’ quest for a third consecutive flag.

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Fractured neck not enough to keep young star from chasing dream

After suffering a life-changing neck injury, golfer Ben Henkel did not know if he was ever going to play the game he loved again.

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Flag gun reveals young recruits primed to fill Selwood hole

A premiership Cat has revealed his predictions to replace former captain Joel Selwood in the midfield rotation; with two new recruits on his list.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Matthew Scarlett the assistant coach of the Cats talks to Lachie Henderson and Harry Taylor of the Cats during a Geelong Cats AFL media opportunity at Southport Sharks on October 20, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The ‘massive help’ pushing Seagulls forward revealed

New Barwon Heads co-coach Mitch Herbison has revealed the impact a coaching addition had on the club in the early days of the club’s premiership defence.

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Tom Hawkins of the Cats trains during the Geelong Cats AFL Community Camp at Warrnambool 24/7 on February 06, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

‘This could be my last year’: Hawkins unsure of future

Coming off his best haul of goals in almost a decade, veteran Cat Tom Hawkins is optimistic he could play on in 2024 but concedes he is unsure where his future lies.

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WARRNAMBOOL, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Tom Hawkins of the Cats watches on during the Geelong Cats AFL Community Camp at Reid Oval on February 06, 2023 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Superstar Cat concedes round 1 an outside chance

After off-season surgery on his foot, Geelong’s Tom Hawkins has conceded he is unsure if he will be fit in time to take on Collingwood in the season opener.

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‘Chubby kid’ to ‘greatest ever’: Former Cat’s tribute for Finch

Former Geelong cricketer Liam Buchanan knew there was something different with Aaron Finch the day he first saw him bat at a Cats training session.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Joel Selwood poses for a photograph during a Melbourne Storm NRL media opportunity at AAMI Park on February 06, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘A number of candidates’: Selwood confident in successor

Joel Selwood has identified what sort of captain he would like to see in charge at Geelong in 2023. Find out here.

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