Run to benefit footy clubs

Colac footballers Jack Melican and Joffy Simpkin.

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by Ben Martin February 2, 2024

Bragging rights and $3000 prizemoney is up for grabs for local footballers and netballers in this year’s AKD Otway Trail Run.

Tags: Football, Netball, Running

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Young Irrewarra-Beeac footballer Luke Frith played $Young Irrewarra-Beeac footballer Luke Frith played his first game of football in five long years during the Bombers’ reserves clash on Saturday. A serious fall in 2021 left him with a fractured skull and multiple other injuries, with a year-long recovery and ongoing mental health battle keeping him off the park ever since. Frith spoke to the Herald about the many hurdles he's had to overcome to play football again, and what led to his inspirational return. Read the story in today's Herald and online. #colacherald #newspaper #localnews #football #injury$