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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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AFL Football Geelong Cats training. 13 Jhye ClarkePicture: Mark Wilson

‘Quicker, fitter, stronger, bigger’: Young Cats shining

Geelong is set to turn to its brigade of young midfielders to replaced retired legend Joel Selwood, with plenty impressing in the pre-season.

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Bell Park v St Albans Breakwater at Hamlyn Park. James Andrews for Bell Park. Picture: Mike Dugdale

‘Playing for their spots’: Undefeated side not locked in

They are the best team in the GCA3 at the moment, but Dragons players are on notice to keep their form up.

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Cricket GCA3 Season preview - captains shot. Hayden Spiller ( Lethbridge )Picture: Mark Wilson

‘It’s a funny game’: Captain changes tune after dropping down

A GCA captain’s move to drop himself down the order has worked wonders, going from averaging less than four runs to more than 70. Find out why.

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East Belmont bowler Jack JenkinsPicture: Mark Wilson

‘Beauty of sport’: President open to future T20 rule changes

Multiple clubs have been denied a marquee signing ahead of the GCA T20 competition, with one official claiming it will be ‘impossible’ for lower clubs to contend without them, but the president said changes may be coming.

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Premier Cricket: Dandenong v Geelong. Geelong bowler Thomas Neate. Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Great combination’: Debutant Cat pairs well with gun bowler

Teenager Tom Neate had a premier cricket debut to remember for Geelong, but his star teammate stole the show with a bag of wickets in the bonus point win.

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GFL: St Albans v ColacFootball ..St Albans 1 Alex Beardsell Picture: Mark Wilson

‘He wants a bit of success’: St Albans lose gun mid to Tigers

The Tigers have enjoyed a busy off-season, landing a St Albans gun to bolster their midfield depth in 2023.

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01-12-2022 Guild-St Mary's bat Khasim Pathan is leading the GCA4 batting rankings after an unbeaten 160 last round. Picture: Brad Fleet

Star skipper declares team to beat in tight GCA4 race

Newcomb & District captain Andrew Webb has declared one finals contender as the team to beat, with the side stacked with talent.

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East Belmont batsman Shane McNamara has made two centuries in a row for East Belmont. Picture: Mark Wilson

Star skipper reveals reason behind blistering form

East Belmont captain Shane McNamara has revealed what has helped him find serious form with the bat in the GCA1 this season.

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MELBOURNE. 03/03/2022. AFL. AAMI Community SeriesÃ Melbourne v Carlton at Marvel StadiumÃ. Simon Goodwin, senior coach of the Demons talks with runner Reece Conca during the 4th qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

Star recruit pushing young list to play senior footy

Reece Conca has not trained yet for his Bannockburn, but already the former AFL gun is making an impact at his new club.

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BPCA A1: Ocean Grove v Jan Juc at Ray Menzies Oval. Ocean Grove batsman Shaun Fankhauser made 106 not outPicture: Mark Wilson

Better than ever: Star bat reveals secret to season’s success

Grubber Shaun Fankhauser has revealed his secret to his success this season, with more than 270 runs coming in his past three games.

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