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Sports update New coach’s challenge to players after pre-season thumping Geelong West’s new coach entered the season with some doubt after a poor practice match. And while the Giants lost first up, they responded for their leader. READ MORE   ‘No idea’ to 300 games: Unlikely home visit that transformed a footy club In late 2011, the Cats could never have imagined Mark Blicavs reaching game 300. Blicavs, his siblings and Chris Scott reflect on the utility’s ‘one of a kind’ rise and significant... READ MORE   ‘Can’t miss that opportunity’: Demon to achieve a lifelong dream A former national gridiron representative will return to Aussie Rules for the first time in four years, coming full circle after a lack of opportunities forced her to leave her fam... READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A division three run machine has departed his club. Keep up to date with all the latest player acquisitions and coaching appointments. READ MORE   'World class': Kardinia Park in the frame for more international cricket Geelong's GMHBA Stadium is considered an "elite cricket venue" by the new T20 World Cup boss as the process opens for Australian venues to pitch to host games for the 2028 version. READ MORE   Geelong refinery blaze blamed on equipment failure; petrol production hit Equipment failure has been blamed for a blaze that continues to burn at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery — one of only two in the nation — as the federal energy minister confirms pet... READ MORE   PM’s next fuel move; Treasurer warns of ‘serious risks’; Trump says Hormuz ‘opening’ Anthony Albanese is meeting with a major global oil giant in Malaysia, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned of “serious additional risks”. Meanwhile, Donald Trump said the Hormuz Strai... READ MORE   News update