View in browser 7th April 2026

Sports update How a footy club helped a volunteer through the darkest of times A new BFNL life member says a local club gave her purpose after the death of her husband and a battle with major depression lasting more than four decades. READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments The dust has barely settled on the GCA season and already there has been player movement and new off-field acquisitions. Keep up to date. READ MORE   Couta strikes twice in a few weeks A teenage Queenscliff double threat has enjoyed a tremendous few weeks, booting seven goals for the Coutas after being crowned the BPCA’s best first grade cricketer of the summer. READ MORE   Hocking advice, tears, family: Inside flag coach’s agonising club switch Mick Stinear went through the finals series deciding between two senior coaching jobs. The premiership coach opens up on how it unfolded, Melbourne’s emotional finals runs and his ... READ MORE   Goalless Good Friday: Flag Cat’s frustrating return, ex-AFL duo star Gary Rohan made his debut for a local club, but he was well held. Meanwhile, two former AFL teammates turned heads for opposing sides. READ MORE   News update Vital Geelong Ring Road extension in slow lane Despite overwhelming community support and ready-to-go plans, Geelong’s truck-busting Ring Road extension remains stalled while heavy vehicles choke the CBD daily. READ MORE   < Two teens charged over ‘cowardly’ Geelong assault