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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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cricketerShane Lymer dominated on the weekend for Bell Park in GCA3.Picture: Mark Wilson

Ladder leaders ‘then daylight’: Stacked Dragons heavy favourites

Clubs around the GCA3 have predicted Bell Park to be the runaway favourite for the competition this season, but one coach has outlined a way they might be vulnerable.

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From County to City: GCA2 side lands biggest import signing

Geelong City has landed arguably the GCA2’s biggest-ever signing, with a County bowler with 150 wickets agreeing to sign for the rest of the season.

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Premier Cricket Geelong v St Kilda at Geelong Cricket Ground.Geelong Batsman Emilio Gay made 50Picture: Mark Wilson

Star bat reveals shock backflip to join Geelong

Geelong star recruit Emilio Gay has revealed he was “never supposed” to play for the Cats in Premier Cricket after a blistering 52 in his debut for the club.

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One and Done: Ocean Grove to replace pitch after single game

Ocean Grove has announced it will replace its brand new pitch after just one game played on the surface. Find out why.

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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

Star Grubber lifts club to big win on new home deck

Another century from Shaun Fankhauser lifted Ocean Grove to a victory against Jan Juc in the first game on the club’s new pitch.

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Golden Gaytime: Match-winning performance from debutant

Emilio Gay spent one week at Geelong training before making his debut for the premier side, top scoring and helping the Cats to victory against St Kilda.

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Hampden FL, South Warrnambool Roosters v North Warrnambool Eagles, at South Warrnambool, James Hussey, 33, South Warrnambool & Harry Keast, 18, North Warrnambool, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

How tight salary cap could limit Inverleigh’s flag dreams

On the edge of a flag for several years, Inverleigh can only offer “minnimum wage” as it builds its squad for 2023.

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Day 1 Elite men's winner Brenton Jones gets ready to race Day 2 of Bay Crits at Eastern Gardens. Picture: Alan Barber

Retiring champion reveals teammate text ahead of final race

Brenton Jones has revealed a text exchange between himself and last year’s champion, who sacrificed a chance of back-to-back titles to help the retiring great get one more win.

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GCA2: Leopold v Geelong City. Jack Driver bowling for Geelong City.

Undefeated City set to drive dynasty

After an undefeated start to the 2022-23 season, Geelong City players believe the side is destined for greatness in the GCA2.

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Bay Crits day 3 Mens Elite. Brenton Jones, today winner and over all winner.

Countback gives champion fairytale finish

A retiring great earns a fairytale finish to his glittering professional career came true in the final stage of the Citroen Bay Crits, winning the three-day series on a countback in Geelong.

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