View in browser 29th July 2026

Sports update ‘Too big and strong’: How teen prodigy rose to Cougars’ challenge At just 16, Piper Stephens has the netball world at her feet as the speedy goaler prepares to play a major role in the Geelong Cougars’ major VNL 23&U semi-final against North ... READ MORE   ‘Squirting blood’ to gamechanger: Draft hopeful’s inspirational derby effort Charlie Hanegraaf was taken to hospital after a training incident. Just four days later, the Geelong Falcons talent rose to the occasion with the game on the line in the Geelong sc... READ MORE   Why Ken’s ‘extra welcome’ in Cats rooms, Scott gives Danger update Sam Mitchell said he would have an issue with Tasmania coach Ken Hinkley being in their rooms, but Chris Scott isn’t concerned. Plus, the latest on Patrick Dangerfield and Geelong’... READ MORE   GCA dumps controversial finals rule, junior participation explodes Frustrated clubs and players have officially forced a major rule change as the region sees soaring numbers in junior boys and girls cricket over the past two years. READ MORE   ‘Better than before’: Neeld lauds Swans’ new swiss army knife Andrew Boseley might have captured his form in front of goals in recent weeks, but its a series of positional changes that has made him all the more influential for South Barwon’s ... READ MORE   News update Deakin University scraps language diplomas, leaving future students locked out Deakin University’s language majors and diplomas are being cut, blindsiding staff who say they were never consulted about the decision. READ MORE   Council backs new model to fix ‘damning’ library issues Geelong council has voted in favour of continuing a shared library service model into the future while vowing to fix “significant issues” identified in a review of its $16 million ... READ MORE   Why an AFLW star is tel