Geelong
Proper noun
Meaning
Geelong
A port city in Victoria, Australia, 75 km south-west of Melbourne, Australia. Gateway to the surfcoast of Victoria, and Great Ocean Road.
Examples
About his creeping doubts at half-time, when Geelong was dominating – but also the positivity of the coaches, and how the game began to pivot into the “controlled chaos” mode of untrammelled play the Tigers love: “It’s a special feeling.
1860s: The 'Sleepy Hollow' Exhibition Building and Market Square Clocktower in 1879 (both since demolished) The gold rush had seen Ballarat and Bendigo grow larger than Geelong in terms of population.
According to V/Line, the Geelong line carries more passengers than any other regional rail line in Australia.
About 19.4% of the population of Geelong were children aged between 0–14 years, and 26.6% were persons aged 55 years and over.
A four-goal lead at three quarter time in a low scoring match saw Geelong in a strong position.
A home final against Geelong is a bonus.