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Sports update ‘Junkyard dog’ reflects on No.1 ruck rise, Indigenous insights It has been a ‘whirlwind’ year for Geelong ruck Mitch Edwards. And while he has been learning the ropes, he has also been exploring his First Nations heritage at the club. READ MORE   150+ pictures: Mega weekend of Geelong sport From junior basketball, to footy finals and netball clashes, it was a massive weekend of sport in Geelong. See all the SNAPS here. READ MORE   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   News update Accused Swanston Centre murderer fronts court A man accused of murdering a fellow patient inside a Geelong psychiatric hospital has appeared in court, with the matter adjourned to October. READ MORE   Council policy to prioritise Aboriginal, gender-diverse names A Geelong council vote on a place-naming policy that favours Aboriginal heritage and gender diversity has divided the community – and, potentially, some councillors. READ MORE   Torquay crash shuts road near controversial site