"Sadness, anger, just at random times when it feels unnecessary." In-form Cat reveals the emotional fortnight he endured after his first major concussion in the game. geelongadvertiser.com.au/sport/gryan-mi…

Nobody gets the big breakthroughs as regularly as Pat Cummins #WTCFinal

Aiden Markram has so much class and ability, it’s really set up for him to reach his potential on the big stage #WTCFinal

Everyone please watch the Led Zeppelin documentary on Netflix. Those guys are the GOATS … the OGs …. the gods of rock and watching them become a band and the talent between the four is just a magical experience.

Zach Guthrie on his brother's resilience after 10 senior games in two and a half seasons while numbers show Tom Stewart has found a sweet spot amid Cats' 5-0 run. YARN: bit.ly/4jQrOCM

"It is now time for government to act." Tennis Victoria unveils plans for a $26.5m Geelong Regional Tennis Centre, says there's been no significant new infrastructure in the region since 1983. YARN: bit.ly/45oYCiX

Young Fathers’ work on 28 Years Later is genuinely stellar. The way they musically override the opening scene, while setting up the larger themes at play within the film — beautiful work on the soundtrack.

24 local netballers suffer season-ending ACL injuries already this year amid concerns with players warming up in cricket nets and car parks. YARN: bit.ly/4njLcex

A 12 per cent jump in winter cricket participation in Melbourne over the past year has more than doubled growth seen in netball, golf and basketball statewide. But will it create a battle for ground access in coming years? YARN: bit.ly/4ewrlop

Geelong umpires lodge official complaint over AFL legend's on-air comments about local officiating. YARN: bit.ly/4nAyo3q

Cam Guthrie, who hasn’t played since June 8 with a calf issue, has a light trot on Tuesday morning. Bailey Smith on the track.

An abused Geelong footy ump says officials are turning their back on the game due to a lack of support, as member numbers almost halve in six years. YARN: bit.ly/3IagbK3

"I found it to be a really positive, respectful and engaging meeting." Stevie J and the local ump who lodged the complaint met up last night for fruitful discussions.

"A lot of that stuff is uncontrollable." Geelong's hottest cricket commodity in many years, Ollie Peake, on avoiding goal-setting, what he learned from an Australian Test tour and his quest for sporting equilibrium. YARN: bit.ly/46uJe4U

As plans progress for Geelong's regional soccer hub, a new report reveals a near 200 per cent jump in participation in a decade with half of local facilities having poor or very poor surfaces. YARN: bit.ly/453ED8J

Geelong's Jack Henry, in career-best form according to Champion Data, on becoming a defensive general, Tom Stewart’s knee issues and checking in with his good mate, Francis Evans. YARN: bit.ly/44XHOxn

Stalled Kardinia Park masterplan now “scrapped” with the council open to discussions about handing over control of the precinct. LATEST: bit.ly/4ms4EVf

Gee-troit Rock City: The plan to make GMHBA Stadium a go-to venue for visiting, big name acts to rival capital cities. YARN: bit.ly/4m08c1d

And that's why gripping Test cricket lives in the memory and T20 is largely forgotten a few days later. Chris Woakes, take a bow #ENGvIND

Geelong United's NBL1 women's team is one win away from a perfect, 25-0 season, with a sellout prelim crowd on Saturday night at the arena. Bodes well for an improved second WNBL season.