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Sports update Liston Trophy winner axed as rival clubs show interest, flag Cat cut A midfielder has been delisted despite earning the VFL’s top honour, while a premiership defender has also been cut. READ MORE   Lion claims Mathieson Medal as AFL draft smokey earns honour A Leopold gun has taken out the top gong in the Geelong league, while a young gun in the draft frame has won an award from just six games. See all the award winners here. READ MORE   Last-minute overseas grand final dash on the cards for GFNL superstar Left stranded overseas for last year’s grand final, there is optimism a superstar will be back to help Newtown & Chilwell win a flag. But is her flight from the UK locked in? READ MORE   Swans to clarify VFL Cat’s GF eligibility, ‘unlucky’ Saints to make way South Barwon will ask the question whether a Geelong VFL player can return for their grand final clash. Meanwhile, St Mary’s is expecting hardluck stories at selection. READ MORE   Experienced Joey cleared to play in local grand final St Joseph’s is breathing a sigh of relief with an key defender available to play in Friday’s GFNL A-grade decider, as the club gets its third crack at ending a 18-year flag wait. READ MORE   News update Cafe knife terror: Man allegedly attacks elderly patron at random A butter knife became a weapon of terror when a man allegedly used one to attack an elderly cafe patron’s neck in the Geelong CBD minutes after walking free on bail. READ MORE   ‘Sorry for any distress’: Kontelj on the mend after medical episode Geelong’s deputy mayor was mid-sentence at City Hall when he suddenly fell silent, triggering one of the most dramatic scenes in recent council memory. READ MORE