Geelong

TOM ATKINS entered 2021 with a degree of uncertainty about his standing within Geelong’s best 22, but by season end had transformed from a pressure forward into a small defender and an important cog in Geelong’s defensive group.

DAN LOWTHER hasn't had to go far for his new job, taking the step up from AFLW assistant to senior coach at Geelong. Lowther, who played 34 games for the club between 1996-2001, took over at Kardinia Park following Paul Hood's resignation after three seasons.

The Australia Day Marquee Cricket match for Over 50’s between the South East Veterans Cricket Club and Geelong is on at T.H. King Oval.

Cats Community is reflecting on another big 12 months with the release of its 2021 Annual Report. The Geelong Cats' community arm has celebrated milestones and innovations, as well as program expansions and a rebrand in a jam-packed year.

National retailers JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks would establish stores in the city's east under a $6million plan lodged with Warrnambool City Council. Geelong-based planning consultancy Tract Consultants lodged the application on behalf of its client.

Ballarat-Redan's Jack Riding has finished off 2021 in the best way possible, smashing 103 from 122 balls in Geelong's premier firsts win over Kingston Hawthorn.

SPEAK to the 10 Hampden league clubs about the ideal pre-season structure and they'll probably give you 10 different answers.

GEELONG will get two pre-season hitouts ahead of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership season, including one full-scale match in early March and another practice match organised with a rival team.  The structure is similar to 2021 when the AFL looked to minimise travel for clubs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues …

Viva’s Geelong refinery benefited from stronger margins in the December quarter, meaning the company does not expect to need the government’s subsidy for this period.

Buyers need to act fast to nab a house in Geelong’s fastest selling suburbs where the average property lasts less than two weeks on the market.