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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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Foootball GDFL: Bell Post Hill v Geelong West.Bell Post Hill 300 games player Travis Fursland and 200 games player Tim Barton are carried off by team matesPicture: Mark Wilson

Kneeing suspension sours historic milestone game

A Panther has been offered a two-week suspension that may rule him out of finals in Bell Post Hill’s historic trio of milestones. Read all the GDFL news.

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Cat set for scans on eve of finals after latest injury

Geelong may have to shuffle its ruck division on the eve of finals but the Cats are not worried about Rhys Stanley’s fitness before finals after he had another setback.

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‘We’re all devastated for Brent’: Lions coach

A star Geelong goalkicker has been denied a farewell game due to suspension, leaving Belmont “devastated”. WATCH THE CLASH.

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Geelong Cougars Netball team have made the grand final in both the championship and div 1 competitions.Zanna Wood and Vanessa Augustini Picture: Mark Wilson

How to watch VNL grand final: Cougars face Falcons for title

After finishing on top of the ladder, Geelong Cougars had to take the long way round to the grand final, but Zanna Woods thinks they will win it all. HOW TO WATCH.

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GFL Stats: Monster disposal, goal hauls for medal chances

Two of the Mathieson Medal chances had 40-disposal games each, while another booted seven goals in a late push for the award. FULL STATS REVEALED

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Commonwealth Games final awaits Torquay track star

Rising star Mia Gross and her teammates are bound for the 4x100m final, qualifying by the barest of margins. Follow all the latest updates.

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Dangerfield concern as Cats reveal weapon behind flag push

Geelong will closely monitor Patrick Dangerfield this week after another injury issue but his absence showed a key reason why the club is premiership favourite.

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Geelong’s footy ironmen: Most durable warriors revealed

Geelong’s local footy scene is one of the country’s toughest, yet these players have gone on some incredible consecutive games streaks. SEE THE LIST

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AFL Barwon’s next move after coach-parent dispute

The league has detailed its immediate actions over footage of a dispute between a coach and parents after a Geelong junior footy game, as social media leapt to the coach’s defence.

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Cats buzzing mosquito fleet could be a finals difference-maker

The Cats blew the Bulldogs away in the third quarter as three small forwards stole centre stage from their bigger stars. And the forward mix has the Cats perfectly poised for finals.

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