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Sports update Local footballer alleges homophobic slur against GFNL rival A GFNL club filed a notice of complaint with AFL Barwon after one of its players allegedly received a homophobic slur as the peak body seeks further info on a separate interaction ... READ MORE   ‘So far off at times’: Inside Cat’s return, life with little Luna As Geelong’s 2025 season was just wrapping up, defender Chantel Emonson was charting her course back to the AFLW after welcoming daughter Luna. She opens up on her return, as well ... READ MORE   Magnet moves, prelim plan behind Tigers’ flag pursuit Nothing has separated Geelong’s top 3 women’s sides this season. But could a key inclusion be the difference for a Grovedale eyeing a fourth-straight grand final? Plus, the key Tig... READ MORE   New Cat a test to take on former club, fringe players push for recalls Geelong will look to push past a harsh round 1 reality check against the reigning premiers as a second double-header looms, as a number of fringe players push their case for select... READ MORE   Cats declare Kolodjashnij ‘unavailable’ amid concussion probe Geelong says it is continuing to ‘work through’ Jake Kolodjashnij’s availability for the rest of the season as doubt hangs over his playing future. READ MORE   News update New bird flu cases in southwest Vic Bird flu has crept closer to Geelong with two new cases confirmed in the Colac Otway Shire, bringing Victoria’s total to 104 detections. READ MORE   Fresh details emerge over alleged head-kicking attack on nurse A Geelong nurse was allegedly stomped and kicked “heavily” in the head while grabbing lunch by a man on bail who recognised him from a prior hospital stay. READ MORE   Woman trapped in Belmont charity bin escapes wit