View in browser 2nd August 2026

Sports update This team faced tragedy after a teammate’s death. Now they sit a win away from finals Nearly three months after the tragic passing of a beloved teammate, St Mary’s women’s team sit on the cusp of stamping a finals ticket. We dive into their season, and how they’ve t... READ MORE   Revealed: The 22 players set to shape the local netball finals race From teenage stars and familiar faces, to the big name recruits, we profile the netballers will play a key role in your GFNL, BFNL and GDFNL club’s destiny this season. READ MORE   Browne: 202 reasons why AFL Barwon must act on GFNL before 2028 Major reforms are coming for the Geelong league in 2028, but another North Shore thumping shows the GFNL can’t afford to wait. And one talented player who wasn’t out there highligh... READ MORE   7-24? Scott queries ‘very strange’ free kick count, rules ‘shift’ Geelong further stamped their premiership credentials in last night’s win over Collingwood, but Chris Scott questioned what the “very strange” free kick count said about the state ... READ MORE   ‘Too big and strong’: How teen prodigy rose to Cougars’ challenge At just 16, Piper Stephens has the netball world at her feet as the speedy goaler prepares to play a major role in the Geelong Cougars’ major VNL 23&U semi-final against North ... READ MORE   News update Woman let victim of ‘frightening’ drug debt collection escape A Geelong woman has received a reduced sentence for aggravated burglary after she helped the victim escape the “ill-considered” drug debt collection attempt. READ MORE   Geelong rallies to defy capital city slump Geelong’s property market is outperforming Australia’s largest cities, with new data reveals a four-month losing streak ends as Melbourne continues to fall. READ MORE   ‘Crazy’: So