Geelong Independent

2 months ago | geelongindy.com.au | Justin Flynn |Jin Hui

By Justin Flynn There was a genuine sense of optimism at St Albans even before the round 1 game of the new season, and while the lid is not off yet, a 138-point win certainly helps. The Supersaints were simply superb in their 22.20(152) to 2.2(14) win against Lara and things are falling into place for new coach Rick Munn. “We’ve got a whole new footy department, coaching staff, 20 new recruits, so it does feel like a different vibe around the group,” he said.

2 months ago | geelongindy.com.au | Justin Flynn |Jin Hui

By Justin FlynnWhile Ocean Grove has recruited well for the upcoming Bellarine Football League season, it required a ‘buy-in’ from those players that went deeper than just playing. As the Grubbers prepare to tackle Modewarre in the opening round this Saturday, coach Dave Farrell said playing footy wasn’t the only requirement for the newcomers this preseason.

2 months ago | geelongindy.com.au | Justin Flynn |Jin Hui

By Justin FlynnOcean Grove begins its Bellarine Netball League A Grade premiership defence with some new, and old, faces. The Grubbers begin the season with an away clash against Modewarre and although the roster has been turned over, it still smacks of quality. Amanda O’Malley needs no introduction for BNL followers, being a star player for Werribee Centrals for a long time. She has relocated to Ocean Grove and will add experience and class.

2 months ago | geelongindy.com.au | Justin Flynn |Jin Hui

By Justin FlynnNorth Geelong claimed its sixth Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 premiership in a row on the back of a maiden century from Alistair McCann and a superb all-round performance from captain Tom Mathieson. It was McCann’s first ever century in any form of cricket. The towering right-hander joined the fray when the Magpies were 5/89 after Sam Hall (34) and Layton McCann (28) weathered an early onslaught from Noah Guida.

Mar 26, 2025 | geelongindy.com.au | Justin Flynn |Jin Hui

By Justin Flynn North Geelong and Newtown & Chilwell will contest this season’s Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 premiership with both sides in top form. North Geelong won the qualifying final two weeks ago, but the Two Blues stormed into the grand final with one of the most complete performances imaginable. Young quick Noah Guida took 8/20, including a hat-trick, to have Grovedale in the sheds for 72.