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Sports update ‘Took its toll”: Why star cricketer is heading to the GCA One of the Bellarine’s leading cricketers of the past three summers has revealed the emotional toll of coaching, the reasons behind his departure for the GCA and how he almost left... READ MORE   The Pilbara pair: Frank feedback, support driving VFL hopeful, Cats sensation Lawson Humphries and Tom Higgins grew up together in country WA. Now they are helping each other chase their footy dreams and create a sense of belonging in the opposite corner of ... READ MORE   The young Tiger shaping as a BFNL recruiting steal A BFNL powerhouse might have brought in two ex-VFL players to bolster its offensive prowess over the past 14 months, but an early season defender has become its most potent forward... READ MORE   Cats to turn to debutant, top-up players after injury-ravaged weekend Geelong was hit hard by injury on the Gold Coast, with that list growing post-match as a key name is sidelined for Sunday’s AFLW clash against Essendon. But it’s opened the door fo... READ MORE   The three coaching options on the table for BFNL club Barwon Heads president Russell Hyland has moved to clear up any confusion around his club’s senior coaching outlook, detailing the three options which are on the table. READ MORE   News update Major new road pledge for Geelong as campaign ramps up Labor has committed $237m to build the first stage of the Bellarine Link, promising to remove heavy vehicles from Geelong’s CBD and cut travel times. READ MORE   ‘Grey area’ or sustained success? The Cats question rivals can’t shake Two decades ago, Geelong was footy’s wasteland. Now, the Cats are the AFL’s answer to the New England Patriots — with every rival cheering their downfall. Scott Gullan tracks their... READ MORE