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Sports update ‘Oh god, this is going to be bad’: ex-AFL player crushes Bellarine debut Jayden Hunt made an immediate mark in his debut for Drysdale on the weekend but the ex-AFL flyer has revealed his less than ideal preparation before a massive goals haul. READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A key bowler who carried Geelong’s attack in the absence of a trio of injured teammates is heading to the GCA next season. See every club’s latest player movements. READ MORE   ‘Outstanding’ ex-Cat’s return helps club snap streak, Cats VFL recruit stars A cameo appearance from a former Geelong player has helped a GFNL club break a four-year streak, while a Cats VFL forward filled his boots. And St Mary’s inflicted an almighty belt... READ MORE   The silver lining of Geelong rising star’s year on the sidelines Rising footy star Jo Sunderland thought a year on the sidelines would be “soul destroying” but instead it opened her to a world of self growth. As she prepares to return, she detai... READ MORE   The ‘lucky’ click that helped a GCA club build a Test hopeful When an import pulled the pin and failed to get on his flight, Bell Post Hill was forced to scour the internet for a desperate last-minute replacement. Little did the Panthers know... READ MORE   News update ‘Immediate risk’: Daycare shut over wandering toddler Shocking safety failures at a Geelong daycare have forced its immediate closure after an toddler was discovered wandering unsupervised on a street outside the facility. READ MORE   Marles, Henderson: How federal budget impacts Geelong The Addy asked local politicians Richard Marles and Sarah Henderson what last week’s federal budget meant for Greater Geelong. Here’s what they said. READ MORE   Eight-year-old reveals toll on young carers