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Sports update Geelong school derby: Draft gun, Cats NGA duo among players to watch The Geelong school footy derby features a host of draftable talents and several tied to clubs, including a national high jumper in Geelong’s academy. READ MORE   ‘Football IQ’: Why the Warriors locked in club legend for 2027 Professionalism, “next level” tactical skills and player development. This is why it was a no-brainer to reappoint four-time Ash medallist Josh Finch as Modewarre coach despite a f... READ MORE   The big change which can boost Bellarine clubs The Bellarine Football Netball League applied for Premier status almost a year ago, but the wait continues. Former Portarlington president Steve Cogger explains how delays and a ri... READ MORE   The rising stars of the BFNL They’re the apprentices soon to become masters of the BFNL and could be difference-makers as the finals loom next month. See who made the list of Bellarine young guns. READ MORE   Schoolies bound to draft shock: How ‘Dragon’ became a Cats gem from nowhere Jay Polkinghorne was getting ready to celebrate a different occasion when he heard his name called. The Cat nicknamed ‘Dragon’ reflects on his path to the bigtime, which all starte... READ MORE   News update ‘We were scared’: Video captures Corio supermarket blaze Dramatic footage has shown a supermarket and butcher in Geelong’s north engulfed in flames overnight. WATCH THE VIDEO. READ MORE   ‘Live by the sword...’: Cats flip the script as Demons drop the ball Kozzie Pickett burned off an Oisin Mullin tag in the first quarter, but after that he and the Demons dropped the ball — literally and metaphorically — as Geelong roared back into t... READ MORE   ‘We can’t wait’: Mayor demands state seize site