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Dan BattenDigital Sports Reporter

Dan Batten is a digital sports reporter specialising in AFL, cricket and SuperCoach.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Sam Mitchell, Senior Coach of the Hawks and James Worpel of the Hawks celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 19 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Port Adelaide Power at UTAS Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Media ‘guessing’, difficult year: Worpel opens up on move to arch rival

James Worpel’s move to Geelong appeared inevitable, but the midfielder says it was no certainty. He reflects on an admittedly disappointing campaign, his free agency call and what he hopes to bring to Geelong.

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GFNL Lara v St Albans Football Lara coach Brett Henderson Picture: Mark Wilson

‘Disconcerting’: Local coach takes aim at rival recruiting tactics

Lara has lost half a dozen players after a one-win season, and their coach has a message for rival clubs. And he has called on the local community to help them out.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Will Lorenz of the Power is congratulated by team mates after winning the round 16 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Lorenz aiming for big role in Carr era as Power to trial draft fader

Will Lorenz is hoping to add both size and speed to his young frame as he pushes for more game time in 2026. Meanwhile, one of the draft’s hard-luck stories will audition for a list spot at Port.

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24-11-2025 Geelong Cats first training at Waurn Ponds. Tanner Bruhn. Picture: Brad Fleet

‘World at his feet’: Buckley, fans praise Bruhn, youngsters impress

Tanner Bruhn was welcomed by Cats supporters at training, and Nathan Buckley believes plenty lies ahead for him in the future. Plus, several young talents caught the eye on the track.

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01-12-2025 Geelong Cats training at Deakin University Waurn Ponds campus. Nathan Buckley. Picture: Brad Fleet

Energised Buckley speaks out on Tassie job, coaching comeback

Nathan Buckley wants to be a senior coach again. Will that be at Tasmania? The former Collingwood coach gives an insight into his return to coaching.

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Tobyn Murray on his journey from Colac to the AFL.

Frustrated to Freo: Cats sensation, motivation behind VFL draftee’s rise

After missing out in two drafts in eight months, Tobyn Murray was left frustrated dominating local footy late last year. But he continued to believe. The 20-year-old reflects on his ascent from Colac to Fremantle.

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Jesse Mellor in his Geelong guernsey after being drafted. Picture: Instagram

Watch: Primary school’s priceless reaction for Cats draftee after snub

While Cats rookie pick-up Jesse Mellor didn’t hear his name called in the national draft, the reaction from a local primary school before it was official made up for it. See the video.

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Catch me if you can: Max Holmes on the training track for the Cats pulls away from little brother Hunter. Picture: Alison Wynd

Track watch: Holmes bros face off, Cats’ bargain recruit, Dempsey clone?

The Holmes brothers went toe-to-toe at training in a baptism of fire for the Cats draftee. Plus, a recruit looms as a bargain and another draftee is hoping to emulate a Cats young gun.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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GFNL Football Netball .Leopold v St MaryÃs. Leopold 3 James Edmonds tackles St MaryÃs 9 Harry Benson Picture: Mark Wilson

GFNL signing tracker: Superstars return as Falcons guns snared by rivals

Some familiar names have returned to their former clubs, while two promising Geelong Falcons talents have headed to flag contenders. See all the ins and outs and full profiles on every recruit.

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