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Geelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos; AFL 2024 round 5 match preview and team lists
HomeUncategorizedGeelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos; AFL 2024 round 5 match preview and team lists Geelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos, AFL 2024 round 5, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen RHYS STANLEY will play his two hundredth AFL match in Geelong’s second home match of the season this Sunday.
Conn. Ruling Highlights Keys To Certificate-Of-Need Appeals
By Conor Duffy, Ben Jensen and Michael Lisitano (August 22, 2023, 5:46 PM EDT) -- On July 25, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued an opinion in High Watch Recovery Center Inc. v. Department of Public Health[1] that addresses the subject of the right to file an appeal of a certificate-of-need, or CON, decision under the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.[2]...
St Kilda Saints v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 23 match preview and team lists
St Kilda Saints v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 23, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen TOM HAWKINS is back for Geelong’s ‘do or die’ clash with St Kilda tonight at Marvel Stadium, the eleventh placed Cats needing to topple the fifth placed Saints in order to keep their finals hopes alive. Joining Hawkins as in inclusion is Jed Bews. Gary Rohan and Rhys Stanley are out injured while last week’s substitute Brandan Parfitt was left out again. The Saints go in with an unchanged line-up.
Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 19 match preview and team lists
Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 19, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GEELONG take an unchanged side into their clash at the Gabba tomorrow against the Brisbane Lions, a match the Cats go in as firm underdogs. The Lions themselves made two changes, recalling Josh Dunkley and Callum Ah Chee in place of injured Zac Bailey and omitted Jarryd Lyons. Both sides also play in the VFL but at the Brighton Homes Arena in Ipswich, the Lions’ flash new training base.
Geelong Cats v Essendon Bombers; AFL 2023 round 18 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Essendon Bombers, AFL 2023 round 18, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen PREMIERSHIP players Jeremy Cameron, Jake Kolodjashnij and Isaac Smith will all return for the Cats tonight in their GMHBA Stadium clash with the Bombers, in place of managed pair Zach Tuohy and Esava Ratugolea and omitted Irishman Oisin Mullin. Essendon has made just he one change recalling Nick Bryan, retaining last week’s substitute and losing suspended Andrew Phillips and injured Dylan Shiel.
Geelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos; AFL 2023 round 17 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos, AFL 2023 round 17, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GEELONG has regained two Irishmen for Zach Tuohy’s record breaking match, Mark O’Connor and Oisin Mullin, for what is sure to be a wet and cold clash at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday. Missing are the managed Isaac Smith and injured defenders Jake Kolodjashnij and Jed Bews. Tuohy will surpass the late Jim Stynes’ record of 264 games, the most of any Irishman.
Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 16 match preview and team lists
Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 16, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen PATRICK DANGERFIELD and Esava Ratugolea have been named to return from injury against the Sydney Swans tonight at the SCG, the Cats losing Jeremy Cameron due to concussion and Mark O’Connor with an adductor strain. The Swans have regained Will Hayward.
Geelong Cats v Melbourne Demons; AFL 2023 round 15 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Melbourne Demons, AFL 2023 round 15, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GEELONG is set to get their season back on track tonight, hosting Melbourne at home on a Thursday night at GMHBA Stadium. Premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley boosts the Cats’ chances against the third-placed Demons. Patrick Dangerfield however will miss, after suffering a cracked rib and partially collapsed lung last week, and being ramped at an Adelaide hospital in the process. The match kicks off at 7:20pm.
Port Adelaide Power v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 14 match preview and team lists
Port Adelaide Power v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 14, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen THE CATS have had a fortnight’s break and the Power a mere 6 days, but the Port Adelaide side will go in favourite for tonight’s match at the Adelaide Oval. Geelong has recalled champions Patrick Dangerfield and Mitch Duncan along with Max Holmes, while Zach Tuohy (manged), Sam Simpson (last round’s sub), Oisin Mullin (adductor) and Mitch Knevitt (dropped) are the outs.
Cats back on track with win over Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 12 Ben Jensen GEELONG broke their string of losses in convincing fashion on Saturday night at GMHBA Stadium, defeating the Western Bulldogs by 22 points. Veteran forwards Tom Hawkins, Gary Rohan and Jeremy Cameron were all firing while former Grovedale duo Gryan Miers and Mitch Knevitt had their best matches for the season. The Cats now have a week off while the Bulldogs hope to bounce back against Port Adelaide on Friday night.
Western Bulldogs v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 12 match preview and team lists
Western Bulldogs v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 12, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GARY ROHAN will return for the Cats as they hope to get put May behind them and get their season back on track, but with Esava Ratugolea the latest to end up on the injury list, and the news Cameron Guthrie is to undergo surgery on a toe ensuring he won’t be seen until deep into the season, it isn’t looking good. Brandan Parfitt has been dropped.
Cats crash to third loss on the trot
Geelong Cats v GWS Giants, AFL 2023 round 11 Ben Jensen GEELONG lost by seven points to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday evening, their third loss in a row in Toby Greene’s two hundredth game. The Cats took a 17 point lead into half time but the Giants put on a five goal to zip third quarter. Had the Cats kicked straighter in the final quarter they may have got up but it wasn’t to be.
Geelong Cats v GWS Giants; AFL 2023 round 11 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Greater Western Sydney Giants, AFL 2023 round 11, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen THREE IRISHMEN will play in the same AFL team for the first time in history today, as Oisin Mullin, picked from obscurity by the Cats in the off-season as a ‘category B’ Rookie, makes his debut. 23 year old Mullin has played just three VFL games since joining but has impressed enough to be rushed into a side that has lost two games in a row with five wins from ten matches.
Fremantle Dockers v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 10 match preview and team lists
Fremantle Dockers v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 10, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen JACK HENRY has been named to play his first game of the season, while brother Ollie misses through injury, as the Cats travel west to face the Fremantle Dockers. Also returning are fellow 2022 premiership players Brad Close and Tyson Stengle. Missing is veteran midfielder Mitch Duncan and omitted Oliver Dempsey.
Cats cement spot in top six
Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows, AFL 2023 round 8 Ben Jensen ADELAIDE kept Geelong honest in cold conditions on Saturday afternoon but weren’t good enough to hold off the Cats, who won by 26 points (coincidentally our exact prediction). Skipper Patrick Dangerfield was a casualty however, a hamstring injury set to keep him out for at least a few weeks. Bomber Nick Murray was unfortunately concussed and like Dangerfield was subbed out in the second half.
Richmond Tigers v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 9 match preview and team lists
Richmond Tigers v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 9, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen PATRICK DANGERFIELD will miss at least the next few matches after the skipper injured a hamstring in the win over his former side Adelaide last weekend. Also missing is the suspended Brad Close. Coming into the side is Brandan Parfitt, and last week’s substitute Ollie Dempsey keeps his spot.
Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows; AFL 2023 round 8 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows, AFL 2023 round 8, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen SAM DE KONING will miss at least the next few games after undergoing surgery on Wednesday for a facial fracture suffered in Sunday’s win over Essendon. Joining him missing with injury this round are Gary Rohan (hamstring) and Jack Bowes (calf). In better news premiership utility Zach Tuohy is back and ‘spare’ ruckman Jonathan Ceglar gets another chance.
Cats climb into top eight with another easy win
Essendon Bombers v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 7 Ben Jensen GEELONG has finally entered the top eight after another solid though not excessive win, this time over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday. With the Cats taking a 44 point lead into the half time break it looked like a huge win was on the cards, but the Bombers fought back, out-scoring the Cats in the second half to pull the final margin back to just 28 points.
A sunny & calm Tuesday, followed by clouds Wednesday as Anna Hamelin explains in her morning forecast
Ben Jensen Digital Staff Writer Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Rapid City, Ben joined the NewsCenter1 team in November 2013 as the Camera Operator for NewsCenter1 Today. He held that position while finishing his senior year at Stevens High School and graduated in 2014. Ben took a gap year in between high school and college and continued his duties as the morning camera operator.
Essendon Bombers v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 7 match preview and team lists
Essendon Bombers v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 7, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen JEREMY CAMERON will resume his charge towards the Coleman Medal against the Bombers tomorrow at Marvel Stadium. While Geelong have an eight day break since last Saturday’s trashing of Sydney, Essendon have only five days after Tuesday’s ANZAC Day loss to Collingwood. The Cats have now won three games in a row after losing the first three, while the Bombers have won four of their first six.
Pet of the Week: This "Darling" of a dog hopes to be a part of your family
Ben Jensen Digital Staff Writer Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Rapid City, Ben joined the NewsCenter1 team in November 2013 as the Camera Operator for NewsCenter1 Today. He held that position while finishing his senior year at Stevens High School and graduated in 2014. Ben took a gap year in between high school and college and continued his duties as the morning camera operator.
Cats celebrate 2022 premiership with trashing of Swans
Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans, AFL 2023 round 6 Ben Jensen THE Grand Final rematch was not dissimilar from the 2022 affair itself, the Cats running out winners by 93 points. The night was a celebration from start to finish, beginning with all VFL/AFL premiership cups being brought in followed by the premiership flag. The festivities continued with Tom Hawkins and Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron kicking five goals apiece.
Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans; AFL 2023 round 6 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans, AFL 2023 round 6, match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GEELONG will officially unfurl the 2022 premiership flag tonight before playing the side they thrashed in the grand final, the Sydney Swans. The Cats have had to make two changes losing Tyson Stengle to a broken arm, while Rhys Stanley, who has been really battered so far this season, will miss with a fractured eye socket.
Second win for Cats over Eagles in Gather Round
Geelong Cats v West Coast Eagles, AFL 2023 round 5 Ben Jensen GEELONG picked up their second win of the season, untroubled by West Coast yesterday at the Adelaide Oval. The Eagles stuck with the Cats for much of the first quarter but by the first break trailed by 18 points.
Geelong Cats v West Coast Eagles; AFL 2023 round 5 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v West Coast Eagles, AFL 2023 round 5, Gather Round match preview and team lists Ben Jensen SAM DE KONING has been recalled from injury for Geelong’s Gather Round match against West Coast on Sunday. Exiting the side are suspended Gary Rohan and injured Jed Bews, who was concussed on Easter Monday after a head clash with Hawk Conor Nash. The Eagles made three changes.
Cats resurrect season with thumping win over Hawks
Geelong Cats v Hawthorn Hawks, AFL 2023 round 4 Ben Jensen THE CATS, who in case you missed it lost their first three games, thrashed the Hawks at the MCG on Easter Monday on the back of a ten goal third quarter. The Hawks held a slender lead going into half time but would not score at all in the third term while the Cats piled on ten goals five behinds. Jeremy Cameron ended the day with seven goals taking his season tally to 18, a two goal lead over second placed Blue Charlie Curnow.
Geelong Cats v Hawthorn Hawks; AFL 2023 round 4 match preview and team lists
Carlton Blues v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 4 match preview and team lists Ben Jensen GEELONG has recalled four premiership players as they chase their first win of the season against Hawthorn at the MCG on Easter Monday. Rhys Stanley is named to play along with Jake Kolodjashnij, Mitch Duncan and Brandan Parfitt. Making way so far is Sam De Koning (injured), with others set to miss out when the eight-man interchange is trimmed to four on Saturday.
Cats still winless
Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 3 Ben Jensen GEELONG remains winless after a nineteen point defeat at the hand of the Gold Coast Suns at Heritage Bank Stadium on Sunday. The Cats started off slowly but took a narrow lead into quarter time, and the wheels fell off from there, a goalless second term setting the scene for the rest of the game.
Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 3 match preview and team lists
Carlton Blues v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 2 match preview and team lists Ben Jensen TOM STEWART has been recalled, missing just one game after suffering a knee injury in round one, while premiership ruckman Rhys Stanley will miss, officially managed but under a cloud after Carlton ruckman Tom de Koning savaged his ribcage with a leading knee in round two. Coming in to replace Stanley is Jonathan Ceglar who played three matches late last season but was dropped for the finals series.
Cats zero from two
Carlton Blues v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 2 Ben Jensen GEELONG was outclassed by Carlton on Thursday night, holding a narrow lead for part of the first half but from then on well-beaten, the final margin of eight points flattering the Cats. Jack Bowes made his club debut and Cooper Whyte his AFL debut – the latter as a substitute, coming on for injured ruckman Rhys Stanley in the last quarter.
Carlton Blues v Geelong Cats; AFL 2023 round 2 match preview and team lists
Carlton Blues v Geelong Cats, AFL 2023 round 2 match preview and team lists Ben Jensen FORMER Gold Coast Sun Jack Bowes will make his club debut for the Cats tonight against the Blues in the ‘De Koning Cup’. The Cats also said youngster Cooper Whyte will make his AFL debut but in true Geelong style has actually been named on the emergency list.
Cats winning streak comes to an end
Geelong Cats v Collingwood Magpies, AFL 2023 round 1 Ben Jensen GEELONG’s 2023 season began with a loss to Collingwood, the Cats suffering their first loss since round 9 2022. Despite booting six goals in each of the first two quarters they ran out of puff in the final term failing to kick a goal while the accuracy of the first half also dropped away. Collingwood in contrast had no such trouble and piled on five goals in the final quarter to win by 22 points.
Geelong Cats skipper Joel Selwood announces retirement after 355 AFL games and four premierships
HomeUncategorizedGeelong Cats skipper Joel Selwood announces retirement after 355 AFL games and four premierships Geelong captain Joel Selwood has announced his retirement from AFL football days after leading his side to the 2022 premiership. Selwood was drafted from Bendigo club Sandhurst with pick seven in the 2006 National Draft, and made his debut in round one of 2007, playing 21 games including all finals and the 2007 premiership. Not surprisingly he won that year’s AFL Rising Star award.
AFL trade news - Luke Jackson and Jason Horne-Francis finally on the move; still no movement on Ollie Henry or Jack Bowes deals
HomeUncategorizedAFL trade news – Luke Jackson and Jason Horne-Francis finally on the move; still no movement on Ollie Henry or Jack Bowes deals Ben Jensen AFTER a weekend in which no trades could be lodged, but were in all likelihood agreed between clubs and players, today saw six trade deals completed. Most were bilateral with two clubs involved but the hype was all about a ‘mega trade’ involving four clubs: Port Adelaide, GWS, North Melbourne and West Coast.
Jeremy Cameron and Cameron Guthrie jointly win Geelong best and fairest award
Skip to content HomeUncategorizedJeremy Cameron and Cameron Guthrie jointly win Geelong best and fairest award Two Camerons – Jeremy and Guthrie have won the 2022 Geelong Football Club best and fairest award, each being awarded a ‘Carji Greeves’ medal after finishing on equal votes. They polled 113 votes finishing ahead of third-placed Mark Blicavs on 104. Not surprisingly Sam De Koning won the ‘best young player’ award after finishing second in the AFL’s NAB Rising Star award.
Geelong Cats v Collingwood Magpies; AFL 2023 round 1 match preview and team lists
Geelong Cats v Collingwood Magpies, AFL 2023 round 1 match preview and team lists Ben Jensen OLLIE HENRY and Tanner Bruhn will make their debuts for the Cats tonight at the MCG as they play their first match of the season against Collingwood. Before the bounce former skipper Joel Selwood will complete a lap of honour while the reigning premiers will be wearing black armbands in honour of former Geelong great John Devine who died in late January.
US investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year. The agency says in both cases the Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel to the steering column.
Rapid City Fire Department respond to morning structure fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. When crews arrived on scene, they noticed smoke coming from a vent above the structure. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. No injuries were reported and no one was inside the structure at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Tags: Rapid City Fire Department, Rapid City structure fire, structure fire
Jewel Cave National Monument to host Jr. Caver Day August 20
CUSTER, S.D. — Jewel Cave National Monument will be hosting a Jr. Caver Day August 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at the Jewel Cave Visitor Center where there will be crafts and activities celebrating their volunteer caving program and promoting cave safety. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn a Jr. Caver patch along with other prizes.
Box Elder residents without water Monday night due to water main failure
BOX ELDER, S.D. — Residents of Box Elder were without running water late Monday night due to a water leak in the area north of Highway 1416 to 225th Avenue, and between North Ellsworth Road and 150th Avenue. The failure occurred at the intersection of Tower Road and Don Williams Drive where an underground failure of a 10 inch diameter water main caused an interruption of water service for approximately 1300 residents in the area.
The investment of hay
Ben Jensen for Progressive Forage Published on 29 May 2022 The price tags on agricultural goods, along with other day-to-day necessities, are changing by the week. In the last few months, we have seen huge spikes in the markets, both up and down, as our needed suppliers and purchasers deal with shortages. Nobody knows about variability and unpredictability better than a farmer – just ask them about the stress of making hay.
SDDOH provides tips for baby formula alternatives
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health released tips Friday to help ensure parents can access safe formula alternatives as a result of the national formula shortage. Abbott Laboratories voluntarily issued a recall of powdered formulas including Similac Advance, Similac Total Comfort, Similac for Spit-Up, Similac Sensitive, Similac Alimentum, Similac EleCare and Similac PM 60/40 that were manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan.
Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo
Giant pandas Mei Xiang, left and her cub Xiao Qi Ji eat a fruitsicle cake in celebration of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, 50 years of achievement in the care, conservation, breeding and study of giant pandas at The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Parks and Rec looking to fill seasonal positions
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is looking to fill dozens of seasonal positions. Positions at Rapid City pools, golf courses and parks are available for youth as young as 14 and 15 years old, as well as older ages. The Parks Division has openings for landscape maintenance workers and mowers; greenhouse workers; park laborers; cemetery maintenance, custodial, forestry and irrigation workers.
Investigators vow to put collapsed bridge under 'microscope'
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal investigators are vowing to put a collapsed bridge in a Pittsburgh park “under a microscope” as they examine evidence. That includes video from a municipal bus that plummeted along the span, prompting rescuers to rappel down a ravine and form a human chain to reach a few occupants.
Pennington County warns of new property tax scam
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — The Pennington County Board of Commissioners is warning the public about a new property tax scam that is circulating the area. The new scam has fake collection letters being sent from Tax Assessment Securities, Seizure Unit B-. The letters are marked as “Time Sensitive Tax Information Enclosed,” and Pennington County officials urge people not to call the number or respond to the letter.
South Dakota sets record with 2021 visitor spending
PIERRE, S.D. — Visitor spending reached an all-time high in South Dakota in 2021 with $4.4 billion being spent. This is a 30% increase from 2020. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen According to the Tourism Economics study, South Dakota’s record breaking visitor spending surpassed all previous records by 6%. Due to this spending, South Dakota was the first state to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels of visitor spending.
SD DOH: 809 total new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths reported statewide
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health’s daily COVID-19 update showed 724 new confirmed cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 152,659. 12 new deaths were reported, bringing the state’s death toll to 2,486.
GALLERY: Main Street Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Many gather for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Main Street Square.
South Dakota House works on district maps Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D. — After working all day Tuesday to come up with a re-drawing of the state’s legislative district map on which House members could agree, and was likely to win senate approval, when an unexpected turn occurred during the evening. House Republicans were caucusing to reach an agreement on the map when the Majority Leader, Kent Peterson of Salem, suffered what has been termed a “Medical episode” and was taken to the hospital.
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