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Sports update ‘Play like Britta’: Tragic death that’s brought a local footy club closer A heartbroken side delivered a powerful tribute for a teammate who tragically took her own life. Through unimaginable pain and devastating what-ifs, the club has banded together an... READ MORE   Club speaks out after U14 coach hit with big ban for umpire abuse A junior coach has received a hefty penalty for an umpire abuse incident, and the club has responded. Plus, a senior player from the same club has also been suspended for a tackle ... READ MORE   ‘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   News update Former student sues state over Corio West Primary abuse claims A former Corio West Primary School student has launched legal action against Victoria over alleged physical and sexual abuse by a teacher in the 1980s. READ MORE   ‘Cheap votes’: Labor slammed over broken hospital promise The Victorian government faces mounting pressure over a promised Torquay hospital that remains an empty paddock eight years after being pledged to voters. READ MORE   Four charged over Norlane ATM armed robbery, firearms seized