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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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Danny O'Brien after Inspirational Girl (NZ) won the TAB Blamey Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on March 05, 2022 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Why ‘the double is achievable’ for Barwon Heads chance

Only three horses have won the double of the Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup, but a Barwon Heads trainer is planning on joining the exclusive group.

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01-06-2021 Track work at Eagle Farm racecourse. Trainer Chris Calthorpe with his Queensland Oaks runner Media Award. PICTURE: Brad Fleet

Why hometown longshot has chance at Geelong Cup glory

A Geelong trainer has identified why racing at his home track would have its advantages ahead of the Geelong Cup.

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Football GDFL: East Geelong v Bell Post Hill.Bell Post Hill 15 Nick Costello kicks a goal and celebrates Picture: Mark Wilson

Recruiting drive lures ‘serious talent’ for Panthers flag tilt

Two sets of brothers and a Whitley Medal contender have signed on for Bell Post Hill in 2023, with the Panthers set to contend for the GDFL flag next season.

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Namibia's JJ Smit celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne during the Australia 2022 Twenty20 World Cup cricket tournament match between Sri Lanka and Namibia at Kardinia Park in Geelong on October 16, 2022. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘We want to dominate’: Namibia not here to play a part

Namibia is not in Australia to play a part in another team’s World Cup-winning journey. They want to ‘dominate this tournament’ and lift the cup.

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Melb Cup winner Protectionist arrives at his new home in Newcastle at Kris Lees stable. Jamie and Kellie Lovett with ' Protectionist'.

‘Race winner’ to pair with one of sport’s best in Cup chase

One of horse racing’s greatest-ever jockeys will ride in the Geelong Cup in a bid to punch a ticket to the race that stops a nation.

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New Geelong recruit Ollie Henry. Picture: Geelong Cats Media

New Cat ‘open’ to different role discussion after trade

Geelong signing Ollie Henry has revealed discussions he had about playing a different position for his new side.

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Football GFL: Lara v Grovedale. Anzac matchLara coach Shayne Stone Picture: Mark Wilson

How Lara’s ‘complete package’ is helping club rebuild

Lara co-coach Shayne Stone believes his club’s ‘complete package’ is helping secure some of the GFL’s brightest young talent despite a disappointing season in 2022. Find out why.

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