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Geelong fans celebrate Pride jumper launch during AFLW clash

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Geelong fans celebrate Pride jumper launch during AFLW clash
Summary

During Geelong's clash against Greater Western Sydney in round nine of the 2025 AFLW season, lifelong supporter Gill Rea expressed her emotions upon seeing the Cats' first Pride jumper. This jumper symbolizes a significant cultural shift for the club, merging her dual identities as a Geelong supporter and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Rea and partner Gab Tyacke helped form the Geelong Cats Pride Group, which aims to create a welcoming environment for fans. The group has been instrumental in fostering an inclusive atmosphere at games, encouraging participation from the LGBTQIA+ community in a historically challenging context.

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  • •Gill Rea praised the significance of Geelong's Pride jumper.
  • •The Geelong Cats Pride Group aims to foster inclusivity at matches.
  • •Rea and Tyacke initiated the group's formation before the AFLW's first season.
  • •The jumper launch took place during a match against Greater Western Sydney.
  • •Rea highlighted the importance of visibility for LGBTQIA+ youth.
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  • 7:00 PMAFL — Bursting with Pride: Why this lifelong Cats fan was brought to tears
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A lifelong Geelong supporter, the Cats' Pride jumper brought together two aspects of Gill Rea's life that mean so much to her

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