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Sports update Finals return ‘bottom-line’ for Cats as Amy sharpens aim Amy McDonald doesn’t need the label of captain to be a key driver in Geelong’s pursuit of an AFLW finals return. But it’s a number of new faces at the Cattey that has the star mid... READ MORE   Cats’ new AFLW era starts with a whimper – so where to from here? It was a baptism of fire for a Mick Stinear-led Geelong, as the Cats were handed a brutal reminder just how good reigning premiers North Melbourne still are. READ MORE   ‘Didn’t really miss it’: Why cricket star focused on footy A VFL-listed defender turned forward has revealed the thinking behind the positional change that generated 26 goals from five games in the Bellarine while ‘parking’ first grade cri... READ MORE   Buddha’s back: Giant coaching coup, dual flag star returns to lead Lions A Geelong champion is returning to the senior coaching ranks, with Geelong West labelling it as one of the biggest signings in their history. Plus, another Leopold figure will help... READ MORE   ‘Disappointed’: Cougars feel heat of Blaze physicality in decider Geelong Cougars had no answers to North East Blaze’s physicality and pressure in Wednesday’s 23 & U VNL decider. But their coach is confident they can bounce back in 2027. READ MORE   News update Geelong man’s family loses home in earthquake Alvaro Diaz is trying to support his family thousands of kilometres away after Colombia’s deadly earthquake left seven of his relatives crammed into a one-bedroom studio. SEE THE V... READ MORE   New Christian school aiming for 2027 opening A new Christway College campus is set to open next year, with 60 students expected to call the school home upon completion of the first stage of development. READ MORE