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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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Punting coach part of new Modda coaching team

An NFL pathways coach will bring his cross-code knowledge as part of a new coaching structure at Modewarre in 2023.

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Swans duo poached as premiers announce big signings

Barwon Heads has bolstered its premiership-winning side ahead of its title defence, with a GFL team of the year player one of three signings announced.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jeremy Cameron of the Cats celebrates a goal during the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Cameron reveals why ‘players want to come to Geelong’

Premiership forward Jeremy Cameron has revealed his feeling of ‘validation’ after requesting a trade to the Cats, and why players want to play their football in Geelong.

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BFL Grand Final seniors .Torquay v Barwon HeadsBarwon Heads winnerscaptain 23 Mitchell Herbison and coach Dan Donati Picture: Mark Wilson

One and done: Coach departs after premiership

A premiership-winning coach has stepped away from his role after just one season at the helm. Find out why.

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Cricket BPCA A1: Jan Juc v Barrabool at jan Juc. Barrabool bowler Kane Pickering Picture: Mark Wilson

Manic final moments deliver season-opening tie

Two BPCA teams expecting to be contending for the title could not be separated after 40 overs each in a dramatic finish to their first match of the season.

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BPCA1 Armstrong Creek at training with Cricket starting this weekendbowler Brandon RossPicture: Mark Wilson

Competition heating up in time for first BPCA1 clash

Armstrong Creek is readying itself for a historic first BPCA1 clash, while Anglesea is set to defend its title. Read more about the season ahead here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jack Henry of the Cats celebrates with fans after winning the 2022 AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Henry family pitches younger brother Cats deal

Geelong defender Jack Henry hasn’t yet pitched a move to his brother Ollie yet, but the family ‘would love’ him at the Cats. Plus, how the Cats could get a top-10 pick.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats and Joel Selwood of the Cats show off the premiership cup during the Geelong Cats 2022 AFL Premiers Street Parade on September 27, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

When Selwood will announce playing future

As the premiership party drags on into another day, skipper Joel Selwood is still weighing up the possibility of playing on in 2023.

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Coach Shaun Grigg at Geelong Cats training at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday morning. Picture: Alan Barber

‘Hard to win’: How new style saved Cats from old curse

Premiership assistant coach Shaun Grigg believes the change of game style the Cats made ahead of the 2022 season saved the side from another year of failed finals football.

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MELBOURNE. 16/07/2022 . AFL . Round 18. Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG . The De Koning brothers. Sam De Koning of the Cats and Tom De Koning of the Blues after todays game . Photo by Michael Klein

Big Blue brother in Cat’s sights

Premiership defender Zach Tuohy said the club’s culture of success was an enticing prospect for recruits, with the Cats reportedly in line for a busy trade period.

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