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Sports update Tigers master and apprentice combine to crush Demons An emerging Torquay forward has put an ongoing knee issue behind him to help the Tigers crush one of the BFNL’s most improved teams. READ MORE   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   News update ‘Took my childhood away’: Abuser ‘ruined’ victims’ lives The victims of a “predatory pedophile” have told how his abuse and exploitation left a trail of pain and devastation, leaving them traumatised and their families’ lives shattered. READ MORE   Developers lodge plans for $4m Norlane housing project Two new planning applications have landed before the City of Greater Geelong, including a $3.96m Norlane housing development and a scaled-back Portarlington apartment proposal. READ MORE   Aussie landlords face $62k fine for common act