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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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Premier cricket: Geelong v Fitzroy Doncaster. Geelong player Ryan Aikman.

Praying for rain after ‘disappointing’ Cats collapse

The Cats were on track for a mammoth score against Fitzroy Doncaster, but a series of ‘silly’ wickets cost Geelong in the two-day game.

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10 riders to watch at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

From up-and-coming Australians to one of cycling’s greatest-ever names, find out which riders you should look out for during the weekend’s events.

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British cyclist Chris Froome ahead of the Tour Down Under, pictured on January 13th, 2022, at Victoria Square in Adelaide. Picture: Tom Huntley

From near retirement to ‘pain free’: Froome’s inspiring return

Legendary cyclist Chris Froome revealed he briefly considered retirement as he was in intensive care in 2019, but now the 37 year old is riding pain free for the first time since the horrific crash.

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Jai Hindley and Cadel Evans are the only Australians in history to win a Grand Tour. The pair are pictured together at Whites Beach in Torquay ahead of the weekend's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Picture: Alan Barber

Giro win relinquished demons of 2020: Hindley

Giro d’Italia winner Jai Hindley has described the mental battle he faced after a heartbreaking last stage cost him the historic title two years before.

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2023 breakdown: Top 10 GFNL clashes to watch

The 2022 GFNL season was full of blockbusters and 2023 is set to be no different. The Addy takes a look at all the best matches to look out for this season.

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26-01-2023 Melbourne Storm training at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. Joel Selwood. Picture: Brad Fleet

Selwood’s ‘massive impact’ revealed in return to Cattery

Retired Cats legend Joel Selwood has made his return to GMHBA Stadium, albeit in different colours, as the Melbourne Storm prepares for the NRL season to begin.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Daisy Pearce poses for a photograph with partner Ben ONeill and children Roy and Sylvie during the Melbourne Demons AFLW Press Conference announcing the retirement of Daisy Pearce at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 18, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Daisy to have immediate impact on Cats: Smith

While it may be a few weeks before Daisy Pearce officially joins Geelong, Cats midfielder Isaac Smith is excited to see the retired AFLW great in action at her new club.

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2023 Breakdown: Top 10 GFL clashes as fixture revealed

The GFL has announced its fixture for 2023, with plenty of excitement building ahead of the new campaign. The Addy breaks down the must-see clashes for the new season here.

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GFL Grand Final day Senior football grand final between St Mary's and Leopold .Leopold 5 Mitch Patten goalPicture: Mark Wilson

Redemption Day set as GFL releases 2023 fixture

A second-consecutive premiership defence will begin at home, while another side has circled round 3 in its calendar.

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‘No idea’: Cats captaincy still a mystery to Smith

Geelong is yet to announce Joel Selwood’s replacement as captain, with a number of senior Cats expected to be in the running.

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