‘It does get tough’: Leading forward on the challenge of two codes

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Sports update ‘It does get tough’: Leading forward on the challenge of two codes Deeply immersed in two successful teams across footy and cricket, plus the challenge of playing with three “busted” digits last year, the GDFNL’s top forward of the past four and h... READ MORE   GCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A GCA club has reappointed its senior coach just a few months after he stepped down from the job. READ MORE   ‘Three year plan’: How Giants are backing next generation of stars When Geelong West lost a host of players after last year’s preliminary final, the Giants refused to panic. Instead, they’ve backed in their junior stars to take the club forward. G... READ MORE   The players to shape the remainder of the AFL Barwon Div 2 season A huge final month is shaping up in the AFL Barwon Female Division 2 competition. We take a look at the players from every team tipped to make an impact. READ MORE   BPCA signing tracker: all the ins, outs and coaching appointments A former GCA1 batter who smashed 196 against Lara is heading to the Bellarine. Get the latest player acquisitions with our BPCA signing tracker. READ MORE   News update ‘History was made’: Gala raises $10m for health Barwon Health Foundation has raised more than $10 million at its inaugural black-tie Gala Ball with 1000 guests in attendance. SEE THE PICTURES. READ MORE   Leopold traffic lights out after single-car crash A driver has walked away unharmed after his car veered off the Bellarine Highway in Leopold following an alleged loss of control at the lights. READ MORE   New law creates WFH rights – but not everyone will benefit Premier Jacinta Allan says Labor’s work from home laws will put more than $5000 in the pockets of employees – but some say the move will entrench a ‘haves and have-nots’ workplace ... READ MORE   Police allegedly uncover drugs, cash, stolen cars at Lara home A tip about a shotgun in the shed led police to knock on the door of an accused drug trafficker, who was allegedly busted with large commercial quantities of ketamine and MDMA. READ MORE   ‘Staying colourful’: A woman’s defiant cancer battle Taz Elder was surfing before work and living her dream life – then a routine blood test changed her life forever. READ MORE   Stamp duty surge traps Geelong homeowners Geelong homebuyers are paying up to $58,000 more for stamp duty than 20 years ago, with new analysis revealing which suburbs have been hardest hit. READ MORE   Salute seven complete bond over Nazi salute Seven Geelong soccer supporters who performed a Nazi salute at a Bell Park venue early last year have successfully completed the good behaviour bonds they received. READ MORE   A trip to McDonald’s turns into a rescue operation A routine McDonald’s visit turned into a rescue operation after a person’s leg became trapped in outdoor seating, drawing firefighters, SES and police to the scene. READ MORE   Witness recalls ‘moans of pain’ as man stabbed in Armstrong Creek A terrified witness has watched through CCTV as a bleeding man cried out for help following a brutal stabbing in Armstrong Creek. SEE VIDEO READ MORE   Teen accused of trying to hijack Jetstar plane to stand trial in Supreme Court A teen who pleaded not guilty to trying to hijack a Jetstar plane at Avalon Airport could face the possibility of life in prison after he was ordered to stand trial in the Supreme ... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your preferences or unsubscribe from Addy Footy Fix newsletter. Sent by the Geelong Advertiser, PO Box 14999 Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia.