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Sports update ‘Dad’s always with me’: Fopiani follows in legendary father’s flag footsteps The son of Frank Fopiani guided Newtown & Chilwell’s under-18 side to a flag, proving once again that, ‘You can’t stop the Fop’ — especially on GFNL grand final day. READ MORE   Watch: Ex-Hawk ‘not able to speak' after brutal GF head clash A former Hawthorn player was rushed to hospital after a horror collision that left him unable to speak. And play was stopped as he was taken from the the ground. Watch the incident... READ MORE   Teen star among new guard carrying on Towners’ flag legacy It was a mix of old and new who helped Newtown & Chilwell pull off a 10th A-grade premiership in 12 seasons on Friday, as rookie goal shooter Holly Adams-Alcock announced herse... READ MORE   Ultimate recap: Every GFNL grand final as it happened South Barwon has won its second reserves in three years by the skin of its teeth after a stirring St Mary’s comeback. Plus, Newtown & Chilwell are again the queens of A Grade n... READ MORE   ‘Not satisfied’: Flag heartbreak story’s two-year path to grand final redemption Few celebrated louder than water boy Lachy Peck when St Mary’s won the 2025 premiership. Two years since his ACL blow, he is striving to win an elusive senior flag. He reflects on ... READ MORE   News update ‘Terrified’: Prison guard convicted of bombarding sextortion victim A prison officer has been convicted of harassing a terrified sextortion victim with a bombardment of calls, with a court hearing he ‘went down the rabbit hole’ chasing porn. READ MORE   Geelong refinery gas leak prompts emergency alarm A hazardous gas leak at the Viva Energy refinery in Corio has triggered an emergency alarm overnight, with firefighters racing to contain the incident. READ MORE