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Sports update ‘Call it out’: AFL Barwon calls for bad behaviour to end The region’s local footy governing body has called for bad behaviour to end with several white cards already handed out this season for misbehaviour in the coaching box area. READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A second Geelong first grade bowler, and three players overall at Kardinia Park, are heading to the GCA. See every club’s latest player movements. READ MORE   Mannagh, flag Swan throw support behind Whitfield-like VFL draft smokey Jack Costello is turning heads in his first VFL season at Geelong, and he has shades of a GWS gun. A mature-age gem and a premiership player believe AFL clubs should be looking at ... READ MORE   U14 coach hit with big ban for umpire abuse, dangerous tackle suspension A junior coach has received a hefty penalty for an umpire abuse incident. And a senior player from the same club has also been suspended for a tackle that hospitalised a VFL player... READ MORE   The off-season meeting that has re-invigorated local gun after injury blows David Handley had been cruelled by injury for four seasons. A move to the GDFNL has been a big win for him and his new club. And it all started with a dinner in October. READ MORE   News update Laser hair kit triggers Avalon airport bomb scare A laser hair removal kit disguised in a hot chocolate container has forced Avalon Airport’s closure after triggering a bomb scare that left one person detained. READ MORE   Cars smashed at South Geelong station Multiple cars parked at South Geelong train station were broken into overnight, leaving commuters concerned about safety in the area. READ MORE   Business chief blasts Geelong’s ‘secret’ budget