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Sports update ‘Not unheard of’: Is a shock Holmes return a risk worth taking? Max Holmes is striving to make a faster than anticipated finals return from a syndesmosis injury, just like Joel Selwood a decade ago. Doctor Peter Larkins assesses the Cats’ big c... READ MORE   ‘Talk the truth’: How footy’s odd couple led Ammos to ultimate success He’s a local footy legend and she’s a gun women’s footballer. And after some early hard truths, the two aligned to steer a Geelong powerhouse to a historic fourth flag. READ MORE   Power star undecided on future as history beckons A Newcomb star goalkicker has spoken about his playing future as he goes from the main man to one of five options in the forward line. READ MORE   ‘Got a spare chair for him’: The hidden inspiration behind Lara’s flag feat A grand final appearance was ‘more than just a game’ for Lara playing coach Taiya Morrow, who opens up on the key inspirations behind the Cats’ emotional premiership. READ MORE   BPCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments The reigning premiers’ title defence has been strengthened by the arrival of a highly-regarded English recruit following the departure of three key bowlers. READ MORE   News update ‘A human right’: Mums fight for homebirth choice A Victorian mother is one of many across Australia whose plans to homebirth may be impossible when a federal government insurance exemption expires at the end of the year. READ MORE   Spring hope for house prices after cold winter lull Geelong’s median house value slipped below $800,000 after losing steam over winter, with spring tipped as a crucial market test of buyer demand. READ MORE   AFL great opens up on shock cancer battle