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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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GCA2: Torquay v Marshall. Cancelled due to heavy rain, not a ball bowled. Players shelter under the grandstand at Torquay before shaking hands and declared the game a wash out. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Season start ‘up in the air’ with more rain predicted

Many GCA teams had an impromptu practice match at the weekend after the season start was delayed again, but there are fears the season may not begin next week.

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UPDATED: All 75+ players joining Geelong clubs revealed

There has been plenty of movement so far between teams ahead of 2023, with premiership stars leaving and young guns returning. Follow every club here.

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Reece Conca has signed with GDFL club Bannockburn. Picture: Bannockburn Football Netball Club

‘Massive draw card’: Why Conca chose Bannockburn

Reece Conca will join Bannockburn ahead of the 2023 season and will play a pivotal role in keeping the contending side in its premiership window.

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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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Geelong cricketer Paris Bowdler made her debut for Melbourne Renegades at the weekend.

From ‘joke’ to debut: Recruit’s rise from reality TV show

Melbourne Renegades’ most recent debutant said she signed up for a reality TV show for ‘a bit of a joke’, but the progression continued for the teenage sensation.

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Cricket . GCA2: Torquay v St PeterÃs.Torquay fieldingPicture: Mark Wilson

New wicket still ‘healthy’ despite deluge

A brand new cricket pitch is still healthy despite heavy rainfall across Geelong wiping out men’s cricket for all of October.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Mark Zahra riding #1 Gold Trip leads Patrick Moloney riding #17 Emissary and Teo Nugent riding #22 High Emocean to win race seven, the Lexus Melbourne Cup during 2022 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 01, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Better odds at lotto’: Emissary defies expectations with Cup run

Less than two weeks after a Geelong Cup triumph, Emissary defied the odds and had a fast-finishing second place in the Melbourne Cup.

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Cricket BPCA A1: Jan Juc v Barrabool at jan Juc.Jan Juc. batsman Nick HydenPicture: Mark Wilson

‘Like gold’: Quick win has contenders chasing early advantage

Jan Juc coach Nick Hyden has stressed the importance of claiming an outright victory on Saturday after his side’s dominant performance with the ball at the weekend.

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Emissary (GB) ridden by Blake Shinn heads to the barrier before the bet365 Geelong Cup at Geelong Racecourse on October 19, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Geelong Cup win ‘perfect’ preparation for outside chance

Horse trainer Mike Moroney has declared Emissary as a genuine chance for the Melbourne Cup, but has identified what could stop the gelding.

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Girls Junior Footy Finals. Under 15 Division 1 Epworth Cup Ammos McGrath vs Lara Orr. WINNERS... Ammos McGrath. Picture: Mike Dugdale.

AFL Barwon reveals junior age bracket changes for 2023

AFL Barwon has made changes to a number of junior age brackets, with greater participation the catalyst for the movements.

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