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Sports update Another concussion for fringe Cat, Scott’s faith in ‘frustrated’ ruck Geelong is poised to welcome back some important players ahead of its grand final rematch. But a promising midfielder suffered his latest concussion after an incident at training. ... READ MORE   ‘Genuine club legend’: Footy club parts ways with senior coach A GDFNL club has parted ways with its senior coach after the opening five rounds of the season but the outgoing mentor has nothing but positives to say about the side. READ MORE   ‘Lucky I’ve got all my fingers’: Ugly kitchen blunder that left recruit hospitalised A seemingly innocuous kitchen mishap snowballed into a four-day hospital stint for James Worpel. The Cats signing then had to win his spot back in the VFL, just months after he sig... READ MORE   How ‘realistic’ and historic Suns are laying a platform for the future A historic maiden victory is in the books for the Surf Coast Suns with one player’s “sacrificial role” a key. But as co-coach Casey Carroll reveals, riding the “ebbs and flows” is ... READ MORE   Footy club reveals financial and vandalism challenges A resurgent GFNL club has outlined the eye-watering figure it costs to keep the doors open as it seeks a major sponsor and deals with recent vandalism. READ MORE   Federal govt funds Geelong biosecurity hub upgrade, City Deal Geelong’s biosecurity hub will receive an undisclosed capital upgrade – kept secret to protect the government’s contract negotiating position – followed by $38m annually. READ MORE   Geelong region set for $750m community project funding boost Geelong communities face a funding windfall as the government extends multiple programs worth hundreds of millions until the decade’s end. READ MORE   Chalmers budget delivers major CSIRO investment for Geelong, not much else Jim Chalmers’ “most ambitious budget in decades” has unsurprisingly delivered minimal new spending for Geelong, writes Luke Griffiths. READ MORE