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

Debutant left ‘absolutely speechless’ in interaction with idol

Rising Geelong cricketer Paris Bowdler made her debut for Melbourne Renegades on Sunday, but it was her pre-game interaction that was the ‘the highlight of my day’.

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GCA1: South Barwon v Grovedale. Covers come on for a rain break after the first 2 overs. Picture: Mike Dugdale

Overhaul: GCA fixture changes revealed after another washout

Geelong Cricket Association officials have made more fixture changes, with yet another weekend of cricket abandoned.

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Blues to ‘bring home’ stars for elusive finals push

The Blues have not played finals since 2014 and have narrowly missed out in recent seasons, but their president believes their fortunes are set to change after a busy off-season.

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GFL Grand Final day Senior footy grand final between St Mary's and Leopold .St MaryÃs coaches Travis Robertson and Glenn KeastPicture: Mark Wilson

How Saints have ‘room to move’ for new signings

The reigning back-to-back premiers have revealed a particular player their priority to sign as the club gets set to defend its title in 2023.

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James Hussey - BFL: Newcomb v Queenscliff at Grinter Reserve. Picture: Stephen Harman

How Hawks landed former Power star and league medalist

Inverleigh coach Adam Donohue has revealed how it convinced a former Newcomb star and league best-and-fairest winner to sign ahead of 2023.

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VSDCA: Caulfield v Malvern. The cricket game was interrupted by rain. Picture: Valeriu Campan

GCA officials ‘concerned’ for next week’s fixture after washout

Geelong Cricket Association officials are concerned they may need to abandon yet another round after rain washed away a fifth consecutive week.

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Football GDFL: Werribee Centrals v Thomson. Werribee Centrals 19 Michell Alush tackles Thomson 34Jake Alderding as he handballsPicture: Mark Wilson

How footy club will ‘come out of the ashes’ in rebuild

A new BFL coach is hoping to change the script of the club’s fortunes in 2023, with a number of key signings already announced for next season.

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