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May 17, 2025

Power aim to upset netball giants

NEWCOMB A Grade coach Lisa Robinson says the fourth-ranked Power need to knock-off one of the big three teams of the BNL to showcase...

May 17, 2025

Vickers enjoying second stint at St Mary’s

ST MARY'S new mentor Kathryn Vickers is enjoying the "full circle" experience of coaching the GNL A Grade team she played for more than...

May 17, 2025

Tigers hang tight in biggest test of season so far

GROVEDALE survived a late poster from Thomson to continue their winning streak in AFL Barwon female football Division 1 at the weekend. The undefeated Tigers...

May 17, 2025

‘We can adapt on the fly’, says Sanderson

BELLARINE Storm coach Tim Sanderson is confident the group can continue to adapt after sustaining injuries. They play third-placed Sherbrooke away tomorrow (Saturday, May 17)...

May 16, 2025

Community choir to mark 75th anniversary with concert

A CHERISHED community choir of about 40 singers will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Sunday, May 18. The Geelong Chorale will present 'Timeless Voices –...

May 16, 2025

Works to ramp up at Northern Bay College

GEELONG'S Northern Bay College will receive more than $829,000 to rebuild, partially rebuild and complete works on more than 31 ramps across its school...

May 15, 2025

Joeys face Colac after St Albans learning curve

THE final margin was a resounding 83 points but St Joseph's coach Ron Watt says St Albans threw something different at his undefeated team...

May 15, 2025

Breakthrough win for Centurions after heartbreaking losses

THE monkey is off the back for Werribee Centrals after they secured their maiden win of the GDFL season last weekend. The Centurions beat Corio...

May 15, 2025

Hawks enjoying break after surviving last kick of game

COACH Ben Carmichael's heart was in his mouth when a deliberate out-of-bounds call went against Drysdale in the final minute of its nail-biter against...

May 11, 2025

Torquay teen wins US national skiing title

A CHAMPION snow skier has emerged from Australia's surf capital. Torquay teenager Alana Hunt is celebrating after winning the US national title for under-13 girls...

May 10, 2025

Rejuvenated Tigers, Warriors to meet in blockbuster

TORQUAY coach Dom Gleeson has lauded Brendan Carlyon's influence on the Tigers, who have clawed their way to a 3-2 win-loss record in the...

May 10, 2025

Depth key as Leopold faces Eagles test

LEOPOLD coach Luke Kelly has praised his experienced players and the depth of the Lions' squad after a tricky run with injuries. The GFNL senior...

May 10, 2025

O’Malley making splash in Bellarine netball

OCEAN Grove gun recruit Amanda O'Malley is already having a big influence for the reigning premier in the Bellarine A grade competition. The goal keeper...

May 9, 2025

Unbeaten Eagles aiming to soar long into the future

NETBALL powerhouse Newtown and Chilwell is thinking about more than getting the job done week-to-week. When asked about the GNFL team's focus, coach Andrew McInerney...

May 9, 2025

Top-two clash is ‘going to be a cracker’, says Riches

COACH Dan Riches has praised the way the Surfcoast Chargers have lifted in the absence of injured captain Jason Reardon. The star skipper went down...

May 7, 2025

Comedy with a cause as regional roadshow returns to Geelong

THE 27th edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to Geelong later this month. It will be hosted by Fadzri Rashid with...

May 4, 2025

Local players star at NGA Games

MORE than 50 local footballers represented the Geelong Cats Next Generation Academy at the Under 15 NGA Games. The April 9 and April 10 event...

May 3, 2025

Lions resting up again after first win of season

LEOPOLD is striving to find rhythm amid its stop-start beginning to the GFNL A grade netball season. The Lions have the bye this weekend and...

May 3, 2025

Will it be another nail-biter for Hawks, Centurions?

IT'S NOT often you find two teams that have started their season with all three of their results finishing with margins of less than...

May 3, 2025

‘Bool influence working a treat for Bell Park

BELL PARK'S knack of drawing footy talent from the Hampden league (HFNL) has continued with North Warrnambool Eagles recruit Jett Bermingham having an impact...

May 3, 2025

Co-coaching with dad ‘incredibly good fun’, says Irvine

GEELONG Amateur's Tash Irvine is relishing the opportunity to co-coach with her dad, Neville Daffy. The pair have led Ammos to two resounding wins in...

May 2, 2025

Warriors coach ‘knew a win wasn’t far away’

A FORMER Western Bulldog's one-off appearance worked wonders for Modewarre who stunned Queenscliff to secure its first win of this year's BFNL senior footy...

May 2, 2025

Storm expecting Broncos to bring the heat with import back

THE top-of-the-table Bellarine Storm women's team is expecting a big test as it looks to continue its flying start to the Big V championship...

May 2, 2025

Tigers striving for success with new line-up

TORQUAY A grade coach Sonia Harris says her new-look team is establishing its identity as it aims to again reach the pointy end of...