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Sports update Major junior footy changes debated amid drop in team numbers Major structural reform of junior footy, including team capping and a points system, are being discussed by a new working party. Read what else is being proposed. READ MORE   Tex’s apology to Cats young gun after suspension incident Connor O’Sullivan has had his say on Taylor Walker’s shove that saw him collide with Jordan Dawson in a marking contest, with Walker speaking to him about the incident. READ MORE   Neeld’s gut-feel on overawed Swans, ex-Cat back with a bang South Barwon stormed home against the comp’s benchmark, but their coach sensed the occasion got the better of them. Plus, a former Geelong player led from the front and Leopold sho... READ MORE   Seagulls soar as yellow card to be scrutinised, clutch Hawk completes comeback Barwon Heads notched a critical win in an eight-point game, and an incident that left a player concussed will be looked at by the match review. Meanwhile, the Hawks pulled off a co... READ MORE   Higher level? GDFNL young guns excite in interleague romp The U25 interleague clash was a ringing endorsement for the young talent in the Geelong & District league as they thumped the Colac & District side. See who starred and all... READ MORE   Geelong’s youngest sporting stars show off their funny faces See all the funny faces of the under-9 footballers and 9 and under netballers as part of the Geelong Advertiser’s My First Club series. READ MORE   AFL talent scouts, watch out. These kids are coming Young footy players from across the region have posed up for photos in their first team colours. See all the pictures of the under 9 footballers. READ MORE   Geelong’s potential future Diamonds stars pose up We’ve snapped photos of all our new netball stars across the region. See who might be on a future Diamonds squad. READ MORE