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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   Cat’s return 994 days in the making, trio to debut against Roos Geelong has received a big boost ahead of their season-opener against North Melbourne, a star forward making a long-awaited return after two seasons out of the game. 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 ‘Rallied the troops’: Machete attack alleged mastermind bailed Despite prosecutors warning he could flee to the Middle East, the alleged ringleader of a brutal machete attack on tradies that left a man’s arm almost hacked off has been granted ... READ MORE   Patient breaks nurse’s arm in shocking alleged attack A Barwon Health mental health nurse was left with a broken arm after being violently assaulted on their lunch break, with police still hunting the alleged assailant. READ MORE