Ben Cameron

Geelong Advertiser sports journalist, cameos on 96Three FM, Deakin University associate teaching fellow. [email protected]

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Good fortune or excellent management? Champion Data reveals Geelong’s enviable health record over the past two and a half seasons. YARN: https://t.co/PNI7NT8hDR

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“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"
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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.
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"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.
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"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.

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“I was hitting a lot of balls.”
Desperate to arrest a concerning form slide, one of Geelong’s brightest cricketing prospects was spending up to 15 hours a week in the nets. A summer on, a lot has changed for Liam Blackford. YARN: https://t.co/FG6N2nLqvt

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"In some respects it is a little bit of a test."
Chris Scott confirms Gryan Miers will make his return to footy through the VFL after battling "unusual" knee injury. LATEST: https://t.co/PEvKGGFMQP

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A big few days for Geelong's Liam Blackford, smashes 137 off 146 balls on debut for The Hills CC in Ireland, and rewarded with a state contract along with a rookie who goes OK, Ollie Peake.

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"In an undisciplined moment I’m tempted to ask why he’s not available now."
Chris Scott on Gryan Miers' promising track work, avoiding overcorrection after a "bad night" against Port Adelaide. YARN: https://t.co/Hs7ayVVpNZ

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Geelong is viewed "very favourably" when global cricket is considered outside the major Australian grounds, the new T20 World Cup boss says as GMHBA Stadium is keen to discuss a potential role at the 2028 edition. YARN: https://t.co/zXcjVTmZ5f

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“That was hard, I’m definitely unfit, I haven’t done a pre-season, I’ve hardly ran."
Port Adelaide champ Travis Boak says he cramped in both quads while booting two, final term goals in his first game for Torquay in 20 years. YARN: https://t.co/vga2mFz2oD

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“They are in the business of trying to generate revenue."
Chris Scott says his comments regarding the wildcard rounds were "flippant" and not to be taken seriously, explains the anxious decision to manage Mark Blicavs. YARN: https://t.co/STPcZvBzbW

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Kardinia Park is close to a “plug and play” level of readiness for major concerts as several strategic moves usher in a new era. LATEST: https://t.co/UwTydwuU0U

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GMHBA Stadium managers confident the Melbourne Renegades will play at Kardinia Park next summer amid CA discussions on an international return, as a new surface will allow multiple codes to play in a short space of time. LATEST: https://t.co/xDaHDH1OfE

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@Pivotonian1838 Good question, Magpies nicely placed for seven straight.

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Very much a modern day set up at Marshall CC, four grand finals on the go @Pivotonian1838

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Geelong Venom co-owner steps down from board role, cites "significant irreconcilable differences" with the club's operation and direction. YARN: https://t.co/anLQqDXx9L

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"I don’t mind when other players are giving it to you a little bit."
Jeremy Cameron on taunting, the outdoor activity strengthening that sore arm and a welcome bye.
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"I probably didn't work hard enough."
Cats defender Lawson Humphries on his less than ideal pre-season in 2025, how his fitness and off-field discipline dipped and the latest on Bailey Smith's calf. YARN: https://t.co/1cUYPMHMSJ

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@Pivotonian1838 @geelongaddy Blooded some promising youngsters but injuries to Stow, Neate and Sehrawat didn’t help, keep the faith 👌

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After a golden stretch in Premier and Vic second XI over the past month, one of Geelong's three state-contracted cricketers, Liam Blackford, looks to develop his game in the Emerald Isle. YARN: https://t.co/45Ym2gCIv0