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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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Cats are AFL’s best, so why aren’t we calling them flag faves?

Cats are AFL’s best, so why aren’t we calling them flag faves?

After a powerful seven wins in a row, Geelong is the best side in the AFL right now. But Cats fans are stopping short of installing them as flag favourites.

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‘Would not hold up’: Potential hosts give up grand final dream

‘Would not hold up’: Potential hosts give up grand final dream

AFL Barwon’s search for a GFL grand final venue will be with one less suitor as a major contender pulls out of the race.

Analysis: Would any North player get a game with Geelong?

Analysis: Would any North player get a game with Geelong?

Geelong was so much deeper than North Melbourne on Saturday night, the Cats probably had the best 20 players on the ground. It showed how deep the Roos’ struggle has become.

‘We’re stoked’: Grand final location revealed for BFL

‘We’re stoked’: Grand final location revealed for BFL

AFL Barwon has revealed its decision on hosting duties for the BFL grand final, with the GFL season decider still yet to have a location locked in.

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All of GFL’s total stats leaders after round 12

All of GFL’s total stats leaders after round 12

A Mathieson Medal chance continues to collect the ball, while his teammate now leads in a different category. Find out all the stats leaders.

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Barwon Heads star recruit’s debut game revealed

Barwon Heads star recruit’s debut game revealed

Barwon Heads coach Dan Donati has revealed when he will play mid-season boom recruit Tony Armstrong in his first game for the club.

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Giants, Lions stars register big numbers

Giants, Lions stars register big numbers

Catch up on the stats from a big weekend of action, headlined by some big numbers from some GFL stars.

BFL wrap: Hawk slots seven in ‘dominant’ display

BFL wrap: Hawk slots seven in ‘dominant’ display

A “dominant” Drysdale continued its unbeaten start to the season, powering away to a strong win against Barwon Heads. Read the full wrap up of weekend BFL action.

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Football GFL: North Shore v Grovedale. Grovedale 62 Sam Walker tackles North Shore 5 Jack Leonard Picture: Mark Wilson

GFL stats: All the big numbers from Round 11

Full stats for every GFL game of Round 11 have been revealed. here’s who stunned with some massive numbers. EVERY PLAYER, EVERY GAME

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GFL Netball : Geelong West Giants v Grovedale. Geelong West Wing Attack Alahria Smith. Picture: Mike Dugdale

GFNL wrap: Swans win in land of the Giants

A strong opening quarter proved to be the difference between South Barwon and Geelong West, while St Albans toppled St Joseph’s. Read the full wrap here.

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