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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

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

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 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

Drugged driver stopped in lane of Princes Highway before crash

Geelong Magistrates' Court was told Sarah Kent's passenger was flown to The Alfred with two broken legs and spinal injuries. The court was also told two months later, Kent, who originally lost her licence for drink driving, was again caught driving ... >> view original

International Day of Rural Women: Geelong women urged to try real estate

Ms Winckle was recently included in the 13 Wise Women book, released in Geelong last week. The book recognises 13 local women who share their knowledge and experience to create positive change for others. Ms Winckle said it was great to be included ... >> view original

Nominations online - 2015 Geelong Cup day

The $300,000 William Hill Geelong Cup (2400m) is the highlight event on the nine race card and has attracted 44 nominations. Three of the four Caulfield Cup emergenices are among the nominations with UK stayer Quest For More and Godolphin's pair of ... >> view original

Henderson traded to Geelong

Key-position player Lachie Henderson has become the first AFL player to be traded for a future pick after being granted his wish to move from Carlton to Geelong. Henderson, 25, was exchanged for the Cats' first selection in the 2016 national draft - a ... >> view original

Geelong gardener wins silver at Japan Garden and Flower Show

The garden which won Geelong gardener Ross Uebergang a silver medal at the Gardening World Cup in Nagasaki, Japan. Source: Supplied. GEELONG landscaper Ross Uebergang has won a silver medal for his green thumb at the Gardening World Cup in ... >> view original