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Giants bolster ruck stocks, snare Simpson

Geelong general manager of football Steve Hocking said Simpson was “respected, liked and admired” by his teammates during his time with the club. “He battled back from injury and was always a positive influence at the club,” Hocking said. “Dawson ... >> view original

Geelong prise open premiership window with trade strategy, writes Jon Ralph

It is making a beeline for the top four, with the Cats absolutely a premiership contender next year. Some believe Geelong is a list in decline, attempting to prop itself up to reclaim former glories. Those people clearly haven't gone through the ... >> view original

AFL trades 2015: Dawson Simpson leaves Geelong, signs with GWS

The Giants have turned to the 206cm giant as back-up for Shane Mumford, who missed most of this year because of injury. Simpson, 26, has struggled with injury and form in recent seasons, managing just 28 games since arriving at Geelong via selection No. >> view original

Giddy up, Darryn Lyons. Geelong needs more than a mayor on a bender

Darryn Lyons, the Liberal mayor of Geelong, has built his entire career on tasteless public displays. The architect's son from suburban Leopold, who earned his reputation as a war photographer in Bosnia and then monetised it as a relentless paparazzo ... >> view original

Geelong stands up to mayor's sexism

Lyons was photographed at a local Octoberfest event on October 10 wearing a t-shirt featuring an image of a naked Madonna hitchhiking, taken from her 1992 book Sex, paired with the caption “Gas, grass or ass, no one rides for free”. Fellow Geelong ... >> view original

48 hours in Geelong, Victoria: where to go, what to do

Even the previously all-conquering Geelong Cats AFL team, whose renovated stadium sits proudly on the edge of the CBD, have had a lean time of late, failing to make the finals this year. For a football-mad blue-collar city these developments don't sit ... >> view original

Motorcyclist in Geelong hospital after being run off the road in Colac

A motorbike rider is in Geelong Hospital with neck injuries after being run off the road by another vehicle near Colac. Victoria Police spokeswoman Melissa Seach said the incident happened when a BMW motorcycle was travelling north-east along Cape ... >> view original

Geelong list manager Stephen Wells says Cats 'working' towards Zac Smith

Geelong recruiting guru Stephen Wells says the Cats will likely use draft picks to secure Gold Coast ruckman Zac Smith - despite having barely any left. Geelong has produced a fruitful start to this year's trade period, securing Scott Selwood, Lachie ... >> view original

Best bayside coffee in Geelong, Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula

33 Little Ryrie St, Geelong. The name says it all: A Spot for Joe is a coffee shop for relaxing with excellent coffee. Hidden in a car park, it takes a little determination to find the venue owned and operated by husband and wife Jared and Talya Cooper. >> view original

Harley Bennell signs for Fremantle on busy day of trading

It continued a busy start to the trade period by Geelong who also picked up Dangerfield and West Coast midfielder Scott Selwood on Monday. The trade rules were altered this year, allowing clubs to use future picks to help facilitate the movement of ... >> view original