Daniel Menzel in doubt for Geelong's preliminary final against Sydney
DANIEL Menzel is headed for more heartache with the Geelong forward struggling to get up for Friday night’s preliminary final.The Cats are sweating on the fitness of Menzel who has been hampered by a groin injury in recent weeks.It’s believed the issue has again flared and the Cats are looking increasingly unlikely to take him into the cut-throat final against Sydney.The injury is a cruel blow for Menzel who has fought back from four knee reconstructions to reignite his AFL career.JIMMY BARTEL: ..>> view originalThe frothies are on publican Billy
GEELONG Cats champ Bill Brownless has found a new home for pouring frothies.He is set to take over Newtown’s Cremorne Hotel as long-time owner Grant Ryan calls time.Both publicans confirmed the lease deal with smiles yesterday, Brownless moving on after owners sold South Geelong’s Valley Inn and Ryan focusing on impending $1 million makeover of his other Pakington St pub, Geelong West’s Barking Dog.“It’s good news, especially after the Valley, we really to be honest didn’t want to get out of tha..>> view originalWeapons, handcuffs for 'ice cream' run
A CORIO man allegedly found with handmade loaded firearms, cable tie handcuffs, balaclavas, weapons and duct tape outside a servo was “only there to buy ice cream”, a court has heard.Wayne Lunn, 36, who describes himself on his Facebook page as “a five fingered discount/ removalist” appeared in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday facing a raft of charges including firearms, ammunition and weapons offences.Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Scott Bell said Mr Lunn and a female frien..>> view originalHow city will fill CBD's empty shops
MOVING the city’s bus hub and bringing more al fresco dining to the footpaths is on the agenda as the council’s administrators look to breathe life to neglected Moorabool St.The much-maligned shopping precinct has 15 empty shopfronts stretching from Myers St in the south to the Brougham St in the north.City of Greater Geelong chief administrator Kathy Alexander said work was under way with the Geelong Authority and various State Government departments to “unlock the potential of Moorabool St”.m..>> view originalSydney must consider not selecting Kurt Tippett, says David King
DUAL premiership player David King believes Sydney is a better chance of defeating Geelong on Friday night if ruck-forward Kurt Tippett isn’t in the side.Tippett missed Sydney’s semi-final victory over Adelaide last weekend due to a broken jaw, but has trained strongly over the past week to put himself right in selection contention for the preliminary final against the Cats at the MCG.The 29-year-old was in career-best form during the first half of the season, booting 15 goals from 11 games whil..>> view originalCourt in Geelong over gun smuggling syndicate
A Salvation Army Major fatally bashed in Malawi has been remembered as a man wanting to help the world's most disadvantaged people. Geoff Freind... Police are trying to find the rightful owners of war memorabilia found in Werribee. The items, including photos, war medals and coins, some dating... A Corio man who was allegedly caught outside a local service station armed with homemade guns has been refused bail. The 36-year-old was arrested at...>> view originalVictoria Webb-Taylor / 22 September 2016
Next gen of Cats Victoria Webb-Taylor / 22 September 2016 Students from the Geelong English Language School got a taste of life at Kardinia Park this week as part of the Cats ‘Next Gen’ program. With the club committed to making Australian Rules football accessible to youngsters from multicultural and indigenous backgrounds, 50, including a number from Iran and Afghanistan, were part of the Next Gen Buddy Program, where they are paired up with a player from under-12 clubs across the region..>> view originalRob McLennan / 22 September 2016
Woman beats tax scammers Rob McLennan / 22 September 2016 A Geelong woman has managed to avoid becoming the latest victim of a tax scam. The woman says received a phone call yesterday from someone who claimed to be from the Australian Tax Office.The caller demanded the woman hand over$5,000 in cash, or risk having police arrive at her house with an arrest warrant.The Australian Tax Office says it does not make threats about jail or arrests over the phone. You may also like... Police have..>> view original“But I'm confident that I'll be in.
GEELONG star Jimmy Bartel is confident he will earn selection for the Cats’ preliminary final when teams are announced tonight, but admitted he has been frustrated at the running commentary surrounding his playing future. Coach Chris Scott said this week that Jimmy is “much more likely than unlikely” to play against the Swans on Friday night after suggestions that he should be dropped.Bartel said today he is yet to be given a concrete indication that he will be taking to the MCG, but he doesn’t ..>> view originalMuslim women targeted by bag snatchers
A SPATE of handbag thefts targeting Muslim women in Geelong’s north has moved the Government to give $10,000 to a program aimed at reducing the crime.The State Government funding was announced on Wednesday by Police Minister Lisa Neville, who said Diversitat had requested it after a string of alleged bag snatches in Corio and Norlane. Diversitat’s application said the agency wanted to run education sessions to prevent the crime and “improve perceptions of personal safety”.Ms Neville said the pro..>> view original
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