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Zac Smith eyes off a trade to Geelong

RUCKMAN Zac Smith has nominated Geelong as his preferred new home, confirming that he will seek a trade from Gold Coast. Smith, 25, had also attracted interest from the Sydney Swans and Essendon recently, but it is understood he settled on Geelong ... >> view original

Inside Geelong Falcons training as young guns gear up for AFL Draft Combine

Three days a week for the past month, the Geelong Falcons' top draft prospects have filed into the club's Highton headquarters for rigorous training designed to give them the edge at the national and state combines. The sessions last for two hours ... >> view original

AFL trade news: Could former Geelong star Steve Johnson join the Brisbane Lions?

Geelong premiership star Steve Johnson could extend his AFL career next season at the Brisbane Lions. Johnson, 32, had indicated he would be willing to move interstate for the right offer after the Cats decided not to give him a new deal at the end of ... >> view original

Geelong parish priest Fr Kevin Dillon in line for Victorian Senior Australian ...

Fr Kevin Dillon, right, with abuse survivor Chris Pianto. Picture: Mike Dugdale Source: News Corp Australia. GEELONG St Mary's parish priest Fr Kevin Dillon is a finalist in Victorian Senior Australian of the Year awards, acknowledging his courageous ... >> view original

2015 Geelong Show rolls into city with animals, showbags galore

Vintage machinery and an abundance of agricultural stalls will provide an insight into the history of farming and a spectacular firework display will take place on Friday and Saturday evening. — The Geelong News is giving away 25 family passes to the ... >> view original

Highton TattsLotto looking for buyer of million-dollar ticket

A NEW millionaire has been created in Geelong — but the lucky person may not even know about it. A division one prize worth more than $1 million was sold in Highton, but the winner of Saturday's TattsLotto draw is yet to come forward. Highton Lotto ... >> view original

Geelong rowers, runners to face off at Riverfest

The annual Geelong Riverfest will see hundreds of people take to a rowing or dragon boat to compete in the regatta. Runners will also get a chance to test themselves against the rowers, in the Race the 8 Fun Run. That will pit runners against a crew of ... >> view original

Artist Leah Grant reflects with colour and love on canvas

“I loved living in Geelong, and consider it my hometown,” she admits. “We have so many close friends and family here, which means we still visit often. One day, when it's the right time, we would like to move back to Geelong.” Leah has recently opened ... >> view original

Carbon Revolution's $25 million wheel deal with Ford sees staff double

The forecast is backed by carmaker Ford, which has fitted the Geelong firm's lightweight wheels as standard issue on 137 Shelby GT350R Mustangs made in the US this year. Jamal Hameedi, chief eng-ineer of the global Ford Performance Vehicle division, ... >> view original

Danger 'will be at Cats' in 2016: Manager

But Connors declared he wouldn't stand in the way of eight other clubs if Dangerfield slipped through to the draft and was taken before Geelong had the chance to select him with pick 9. Dangerfield last month officially informed the Crows he wanted to ... >> view original