Tag: Sport
Six-day, 454km run for epic 55th birthday
Hamlyn Heights mother Saranyu Pearson began a six-day 454km ultra marathon run on her 55th birthday, as a present to herself.
“Running is a perfect...
Rivers yield many trout
The rain we’ve had over the last week has opened up a number of fishing options as small streams have had a much-needed run...
Dreadlocked Cats gun nabs star nom
For Geelong's Gryan Miers becoming the latest AFL Rising Star nominee after eight games is a “good little reward for effort”.
“I’m definitely happy to...
Former Dolphin new Geelong head coach
Former Australian team swimmer Sam Ashby, who competed at the 2011 World Championship, has taken over as Geelong Swimming Club's new head coach.
The club...
Huxtable wins round two in ‘epic’ waves
Local surfer Xavier Huxtable has won round two of the under 18 Victorian Junior Surfing Titles, despite a perfect 10-point ride from his opponent...
Local soccer star changes clubs in Paraguay
Geelong-born soccer player Lelo Sejean has signed with Paraguayan Third League club Atlético Colegiales after transferring from Atlántida Asuncion.
The 28-year-old winger and striker has...
Anglers reel in big pair of gummies
Sam Pitman and Jimmy Syrigis headed out during the week in search of gummy sharks and managed a quality pair, with the biggest weighing...
Ablett reprieve the correct call, Scott
Challenging Gary Ablett’s one-game ban earlier this week was something Geelong Football Club “didn’t take lightly”, according to coach Chris Scott.
Ablett, who had...
Salmon bite at Geelong waterfront
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club area hosted great fishing over the last week with pinkie snapper to around 2kg and flathead to more than...
Ablett winding the clock back in 2019
Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gary Ablett’s start to the season following a best on ground performance during the Cat’s win against West...
Bush wins bowls’ Champion of Champions
Geelong bowler Nathan Bush has beaten a Commonwealth Games medallist to become Victoria's ‘Champion of Champions’.
Bush, from Eastern Park Lawn Bowls Club, overcame defending...
Eagles a ‘test’, says Scott
Geelong will head home to take on another reigning finalist when they meet last year’s premier, West Coast, this Sunday.
The Cats will seek to...
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural...
