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Sports update GFNL: Silver lining in Gulls’ 0-18 season, finals spot up for grabs There is still plenty of work to be done for North Shore, but the tide is turning 18 months since they came close to recess. At the top of the ladder, there will be plenty on the l... READ MORE   Umpiring calls leave Magpies stunned as Lions pinch finals epic Belmont Lions has taken out a thrilling final, but North Geelong has reason to feel unlucky after two contentious calls in the last quarter. Plus, East Geelong’s own finals win was... READ MORE   ‘Deserve to be there’: Mixed emotions as Power produce drought-breaker Underlining the changing expectations at Grinter Reserve, Newcomb’s coach says his troops were “incredibly disappointed” with their performance on Saturday despite breaking a 19-ye... READ MORE   Why VFLW challenge is no ‘one-year thing’ for star Joey Chloe Bryant was a regular in Geelong’s 2025 VFLW side before making the risky move to the two-time premiers. But the challenging task of breaking into that side has come with a ch... READ MORE   Historic first buoys small country Victorian town’s flag quest Amid its 150th anniversary year, Winchelsea’s 2026 campaign has been marked with a historic first as players strives to bring the ultimate success back to a small town of under 300... READ MORE   News update Drunk driver found asleep with engine running, burrito in hand A man found asleep at the wheel clutching a half-eaten burrito, with a blood alcohol reading four times the legal limit, has walked from court without a conviction. READ MORE   Cats put the heat back on AFL to come clean on concussion waiver Geelong will turn the spotlight back on the AFL to reveal what they knew about the concussion waiver signed by Jake Kolodjashnij, JAY CLARK writes. READ MORE