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"I probably didn't work hard enough." Cats defender Lawson Humphries on his less than ideal pre-season in 2025, how his fitness and off-field discipline dipped and the latest on Bailey Smith's calf. YARN: bit.ly/4aP5CGM

A GCA stalwart approaching a major milestone opens up on the death of a friend after a game, and his stunning tribute the following Saturday. 🏏 Read about Doug Fairchild's journey in cricket 👉 bit.ly/4kj3pry

After a golden stretch in Premier and Vic second XI over the past month, one of Geelong's three state-contracted cricketers, Liam Blackford, looks to develop his game in the Emerald Isle. YARN: bit.ly/4tGQS5k

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A major Geelong Arena upgrade housing up to 8K people and hosting 85 annual "significant" indoor events comes with a sizeable price tag. *Picture below found within a council report but not indicative of its overall plans* YARN: bit.ly/4rX6LmI

An embattled GFNL club which put its seniors and reserves into recess has revealed the financial reality of running its full suite of programs. 🏉 Read how the Lara Sporting Club is confident about the future despite a hit to its bottom line 👉 bit.ly/4r79ZUE

"I've never experienced anything like it." An ACL, a kidney infection, concussion, ankle surgery, a nine-game losing streak, record home crowds and a mad dash to the Super Bowl. Geelong Venom's coach reflects on the most testing of WNBL campaigns. YARN: bit.ly/3MfDyEe

The hot weather has stalled Port Adelaide champion Travis Boak's return to local cricket, was named in Torquay's twos this round.

Charlie Peake, younger brother of one of the country's hottest prospects Ollie, made his first ton for Geelong on Saturday in the fourths with father Clinton at first drop. A great local story and another talent to watch down at Kardinia Park.

“Shit, that’s looking like a cricket oval.” How a Geelong horse arena was transformed into a cricket ground by accident, then privately named after a Test icon on Australia Day. YARN: bit.ly/49hq9V1

After a lower back injury sidelined him for three months, Renegades tweaker Callum Stow put the Stars in a spin on his return to the game. geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/geelong-…

Chris Scott signed up until the end of 2029, Cats president reveals there were "significant challenges behind the scenes" this season. LATEST: bit.ly/4pL5JcT

Geelong confirm tonight at its AGM senior coach Chris Scott’s tenure has been extended to the end of the 2029 season.

Geelong’s Ollie Peake listed at five, Muhammad Rizwan with the gloves for the Renegades v Brisbane Heat at Cat Park tonight.

Huge commitment from former Geelong and Melbourne Stars spinner Tom O'Connell this month, driving twice from Adelaide to G-Town for the past two Saturdays to get some white ball form.

Baz McCullum disciple has his first hit in the nets since a broken thumb as a Geelong spinner is over his back issue with the Renegades to play at Kardinia Park on Monday night. YARN: bit.ly/48oCp5C

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LATEST: Geelong Football Club one of three to pitch for federal funding as Kardinia Park proposals could create “knock-on impacts” for a popular sport at the precinct. geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/geelong-…

The pitch went in at GMHBA Stadium today under the eye of new curator and Adelaide Oval turf doctor Damian Hough, Renegades’ first match is December 15.