GOOD NEWS OVER GEELONG
WHEN TWO STARS FIND ONE HEARTBEAT — Georgie Prespakis Ollie Dempsey
In a world where champions are forged in sweat and glory on the field, sometimes the most luminous victories unfold in the quiet spaces between shared smiles, whispered dreams, and two hearts beating as one. This is the tender, glowing story of Geelong’s golden pair — Georgie Prespakis and Ollie Dempsey — whose love shines just as brightly as their extraordinary sporting brilliance.
Georgie Prespakis has emerged as an AFLW phenomenon, her name now synonymous with elite midfield excellence. In just a few seasons, she has claimed Geelong’s Best & Fairest awards in 2023 and 2025, earned AFLW All-Australian selections in 2022 and 2025, and capped off a historic 2025 campaign by winning the AFLW Best & Fairest. To top it all, she has been named in the 22Under22 team for five consecutive years, her incredible clearance work and consistent high disposal numbers setting her apart as one of the competition’s most dominant players.
Her partner, Ollie Dempsey, has carved his own path to stardom in the AFL, becoming a household name after winning the 2024 AFL Rising Star Award — the first Cat to do so since Joel Selwood in 2007. In a breakout season that defied all expectations, Dempsey played every one of Geelong’s 25 games, kicking 22 goals and notching 24 assists while averaging 17 disposals per match. He earned a Rising Star nomination in Round 1, was named Geelong’s Best Young Player, and secured a spot in the AFLPA 22Under22 team — a rapid ascent from relative obscurity to one of the league’s most exciting winger/forwards, celebrated for his exceptional running and scoring ability.
Two athletes. One rhythm. Their connection glows like starlight in motion, a reminder that even in the high-stakes world of professional sport, the greatest triumphs are often the ones we share with the person who makes our heart sing. For Geelong fans, this power couple is more than just two champions — they are a beacon of joy, proving that success and love can bloom side by side.
