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Sports update Cricket association sets deadline for promotion and relegation The Geelong Cricket Association has outlined when it will inform clubs about its annual promotion and relegation assessments. Here’s what we know. READ MORE   ‘Not everyone knows their story’: Geelong cricketer’s personal journey A proud Wadawurrung and Geelong all-rounder has shone on the national stage, as four of her teammates are set to play at the same UK club this off-season. READ MORE   Vic cricket prodigy lands first overseas franchise deal Ollie Peake has impressed on the world and BBL stage, and now he will take his talents abroad. And his coach believes the 19-year-old can help them win the title. READ MORE   Big improver boosts mid-season draft stocks as 19 Falcons trial An emerging tall has strengthened his case ahead of the mid-season draft, and he wasn’t the only standout from a strong Geelong Falcons contingent at Vic Country trials over the w... READ MORE   Stevie J’s men mean business after finals exit, growing side full of belief Newtown & Chilwell went out in straight sets last year, but the “really hungry” Eagles are primed to go further after a convincing win. Plus, Grovedale made a statement of its ... READ MORE   News update High hopes: $80m apartment plan for inner suburb A busy Geelong shopping strip would be dramatically transformed under an $80m development proposal that features more than 100 apartments, a medical centre and gym, with the state ... READ MORE   Resilience, grit of Grovedale matriarch, 99, remembered Grovedale great-great-grandmother Tess Britton has died at 99 after a life of extraordinary resilience through the Great Depression, war, and raising 10 children as a widow. READ MORE   Police seek duo after stolen car used in Highton fuel run