Tag: Sport
AFL: Cats and the intrigue of the rising Suns
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
The Cats versus the Gold Coast Suns is an intriguing match-up for a few reasons.
The established but transitioning Cats will meet...
Fishing: Big trout, redfin surprise
Wurdee Boluc Reservoir produced exceptional fishing for trout and redfin in the past week.
Jake Connelly worked his way along the east rock wall last...
Dredging bid to keep Head of the River regatta
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A one-kilometre section of the Barwon River is about to be dredged as part of an effort to retain the Schoolgirls...
City’s sports short $80m
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong needs up to $81 million in new sport facilities to cope with population growth, a council investigation has found.
Between $28...
Cats halfway to war on error
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE GLASS is half full for Geelong coach Chris Scott as he takes stock at the halfway mark of the season.
While...
New coach puts Warriors back in the winners’ circle
By Josip Zilic
North Geelong’s new coach has begun his reign with a 3-0 win over St Alban’s Saints in National Premier League.
Micky Colina’s men...
Fishing: Salmon, pinkies from waterfront
Geelong’s waterfront provided fast-paced fishing action right over the long weekend.
Australian salmon averaging 1kg, which have been hanging around for a few weeks, were...
Younger chalks up snooker wildcard entry
A Geelong man has snookered a chance to compete for $500,000 in prize money.
Johl Younger will take on competitors from around the country and...
Stadium set to host A-League
A-League soccer team Melbourne Victory will play a series of home games at Simonds Stadium over the next three years, Geelong Mayor Cr Darryn...
Anglers get fresh fishing on trout, reddies
Freshwater fishing dominated local angling action over the past week.
Steve Prior drifted out mudeye under a float at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir on Saturday morning,...
Warriors meet ‘sister’ club with a new coach
By Josip Zilic
North Geelong has a new coach, former St Albans players and coach, Micky Colina.
Colina replaces Ante Skoko, who decided to step down,...
Cats seek redemption
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG will be out to prove to the Chicken Littles of the football world that the sky is still up where...
Take care of your pets this Christmas
Christmas is a time for family - and pets are family too, meaning they too deserve special care and attention over the festive season.
It...
