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Sports update 120+ pictures: Demons, Dragons knock off rivals in thrillers Several BFNL, GFNL and GDFNL clashes went down to the wire on Saturday, as Portarlington zero in on a drought-breaking footy finals bid, as Bell Park strengthened its double chance... READ MORE   The Life of Bowie: How Cat stamped star AFLW status Mikayla Bowen has long brought magic moves to Geelong, but it was a career-best 2025 which thrust her further into the spotlight. And now, a new coach has instilled confidence the ... READ MORE   Cougars pounce on VNL grand final berth, defender turns prelim hero A match-winning move has propelled Geelong Cougars back into the big dance, as the club eyes a maiden 23&U VNL title. READ MORE   Revealed: The 23 players set to shape your footy club’s finals hopes From young guns to top recruits, we profile the footballers who are set to play key roles in your GFNL, BFNL and GDFNL club’s September destiny. READ MORE   ‘Staying connected’: Stengle returns to SA footy club after Geelong departure Tyson Stengle has returned to his junior footy club after parting ways with Geelong last week, producing a dazzling display in his first appearance on Saturday. READ MORE   News update Cancer patients fight ‘unfair’ hospital parking fees Surviving cancer is hard enough – but a Geelong support group says patients are now fighting a second battle just to park outside the hospital during treatment. READ MORE   ‘Unacceptable’: Mayor demands CCTV for Pakington St Geelong’s mayor has written to state government officials requesting $50,000 to expand CCTV surveillance on Pakington Street amid a wave of crime hitting small businesses. READ MORE   ‘It needs to hurt’: Solomon says Bombers have a mentality problem