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Sports update ‘Turning point’: From suicide attempt to strength, brave Demon shares his story After several tough formative years ultimately led to a suicide attempt at the age of 20, a BFNL footballer is now sharing his deeply personal story to help others. READ MORE   ‘Play like Britta’: Tragic death that’s brought a local footy club closer A heartbroken side delivered a powerful tribute for a teammate who tragically took her own life. Through unimaginable pain and devastating what-ifs, the club has banded together an... READ MORE   Club speaks out after U14 coach hit with big ban for umpire abuse A junior coach has received a hefty penalty for an umpire abuse incident, and the club has responded. Plus, a senior player from the same club has also been suspended for a tackle ... READ MORE   ‘Call it out’: AFL Barwon calls for bad behaviour to end The region’s local footy governing body has called for bad behaviour to end with several white cards already handed out this season for misbehaviour in the coaching box area. READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A second Geelong first grade bowler, and three players overall at Kardinia Park, are heading to the GCA. See every club’s latest player movements. READ MORE   News update The stark reality of being homeless in Geelong A Geelong man who lived out of his car in freezing temperatures as a teen is now a volunteer at Lazarus Community Centre, where demand has recently doubled amid a growing homelessn... READ MORE   ‘Respectful’: Shock support for AFL rapist Two young AFL stars who “set upon” a 14-year-old girl carried on with their lives after. What happened next should infuriate you. READ MORE   Geelong’s first vertical retirement village is set for launch