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Delisted Geelong midfielder and Liston Trophy winner George Stevens agreed to terms last night to play with Tasmania's VFL side in 2027, his manager has confirmed. YARN: tinyurl.com/mrmjb9xh

Geelong AFLW coach Mick Stinear unfazed by prospect of playing a home qualifying final in Melbourne due to a scheduling conflict as Cats' home game attendances jump by nearly 20 per cent barring Round 2 double header. YARN: tinyurl.com/mv58mxdt

Geelong's own keeper-batter Liam Blackford now with 376 runs at 62.6 across the Dean Jones Trophy and Sheffield Shield this summer. A terrific rise after ill health ruled him out of cricket in 23-24 and then a barren 24-25.

Marco Jansen is fast becoming one of the most watchable players in Test cricket. Box office.

"I remember feeling comfortable and capable out there." George Stevens on the mental battle of being an AFL fringe player, with the out-of-contract Geelong midfielder expecting a decision on his future early next week. YARN: tinyurl.com/5u4jvdab

A new plan for Geelong’s premier sports precinct will investigate what is required for a Big Bash team to be based in the city. LATEST: tinyurl.com/3cup4ntb

"I'm on the hook." Geelong Cats chief executive Steve Hocking admits it was a "misstep" not to inform the AFL of its secret player deal as Jake Kolodjashnij outs himself as the Cat in question. STORY: bit.ly/4wOrMmm

Essendon great Dustin Fletcher believes James Hird is more than capable of taking on the Bombers job but "aura" and spirit are prerequisites, expects an appointment before Round 23. YARN: bit.ly/4yPgzn3

Geelong and state-contracted keeper-batter Liam Blackford made another big ton (161*) yesterday for his Irish outfit, The Hills CC.

Geelong winger Ollie Dempsey says he'd take a less than 100 per cent Jeremy Cameron than not at all as the Cats find themselves in a similar position to this time two years ago. LATEST: bit.ly/44QZECw

Few cricketers are genuine box office, but Ben Stokes, for all his flaws, was the most watchable English player by a fair distance. Privileged to have seen those Headingley and Lord’s Ashes tons. Sad day for the game.

"It’s just all a little bit hard for him." Geelong coach Chris Scott says there are limits to support and empathy for sidelined players like Tyson Stengle with his VFL availability still uncertain. LATEST: bit.ly/3SziPOD

A raft of big ideas for Kardinia Park including an indoor sports stadium remain on the table with a new preliminary business case to be drawn up by year's end. LATEST: bit.ly/4fVozf7

While the focus has been on lingering issues from Jeremy Cameron's broken arm, Chris Scott reveals the star forward has battled another minor concern but will make the trip to Perth. LATEST: bit.ly/4vWCDtL

Good fortune or excellent management? Champion Data reveals Geelong’s enviable health record over the past two and a half seasons. YARN: bit.ly/4atH2vA

“There clearly is a big change from last year." Ollie Dempsey says Bailey Smith has gone through a "transformation", adapting some off-field philosophies which have brought the winger "so much peace and joy" YARN: bit.ly/4dCVQZK

A Geelong footballer’s troubled upbringing ultimately led to a suicide bid at age 20. Kelly Pickard reveals his “turning point” and motivation behind building a generation of mindful, respectful men. YARN: bit.ly/3PYvauE

"The p****k didn’t get on the plane." How Emilio Gay went from backup local club recruit to England's Test squad in less than seven years. YARN: bit.ly/4tFRWWb

"Everything’s impressive with 'Peakey' for a young man of his age." National selector George Bailey said today Ollie Peake, picked for the ODI tour of Pakistan, impressed the Test squad on last year's tour of Sri Lanka with his "calibre of questions" and knowledge of his game.