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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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Mid-season team of the year revealed

As GFL teams prepare themselves for the run home to finals, the footy experts at the Addy have picked the Mathieson Medal and best and fairest favourites, as well as current team of the year.

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GFL’s top 50 young guns revealed

The Addy’s local footy experts have surveyed the league and crunched the numbers to determine the next generation of Geelong superstars. Find out who made the cut.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Tom Atkins of the Cats celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2022 AFL Round 12 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Geelong Cats at Marvel Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Where Geelong’s Mr Fix-it is headed next

Geelong’s midfield will have to shuffle the decks with Brandan Parfitt set for a stint on the sidelines and one durable Cat could be called upon again to plug the gap.

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‘That’s my job’: Why Jezza was so cool in finishing off the Dogs

Finishing off an outstanding evening, Jeremy Cameron slotted three crucial final quarter goals under immense pressure. But the man himself wasn’t feeling the heat when lining up.

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Stop-gap staffing ahead of talks to replace AFL Barwon boss

It is all hands on deck at AFL Barwon as a meeting looms this week to begin plans to replace ex-boss Bruce Harwood.

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Football GDFL: Bell Post Hill v East GeelongBell Post Hill 17 Will FordPicture: Mark Wilson

‘Shattered’ Ford to miss clash with former side

Bell Post Hill’s Will Ford will have to wait a while longer to face his old side after the GDFL’s leading goal kicker accepted his two-week suspension.

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‘Adds another dimension’: Defender’s midfield move a winner

Geelong defender Tom Atkins brought a bit of grunt during his move into the midfield, recording a career high in tackles. Find out why he’s there to stay.

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