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Sports update VFL notes: Unsigned Cats make big statements, draft hopes shine Four Cats without contracts for 2027 put in eye-catching VFL performances. Will it help them secure deals? Meanwhile, there were more positive signs for a local draft hopeful. READ MORE   Women’s footy powerhouse adds another chapter to flag story Geelong Amateur’s crown as local women’s football’s best is firmly intact, after the powerhouse held off a gutsy Grovedale in another epic grand final battle between the two clubs. READ MORE   ‘On to the next’: Power coach far from satisfied despite historic win Newcomb might have won its first final in nearly two decades, but its uber competitive coach already has his mind on next weekend’s date with Geelong Amateur. READ MORE   GFNL talking points: Lions’ pride after upheaval, Eagle back with a bang With just five players from its 2024 premiership side, Leopold challenged yet another 2026 flag contender. Plus, an emerging Eagle returned in a big way ahead of the finals. READ MORE   Eagles semi final win soured by tough nut’s horror injury East Geelong is through to another GDFNL decider, but it came at a cost after a beloved Eagle suffered a horror injury in the opening minutes of Saturday’s semi finals. Plus, two l... READ MORE   News update Sisters left homeless as dead woman’s belongings set alight No fire alarm sounded as three young women fled their burning Corio rental, ignited by an arsonist and a pile of dead woman’s possessions their landlord had never cleared – now the... READ MORE   Two views: Should Geelong introduce safe injecting rooms? A record number of overdose deaths in Geelong have split community leaders over a coroner’s recommendation to establish a medically supervised injecting facility in the region. READ MORE