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Skipper almost sat out

Sean Smartt with wife Laura and children Skylar and Ellie.

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by Ben Martin September 25, 2024

Lorne captain Sean Smartt has revealed a torn ligament during the week almost ruled him out of winning a fourth premiership with the club.

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Not even four forced changes and coming up against

Not even four forced changes and coming up against the minor premiers could stop Alvie from winning this year’s reserves premiership.

The Swans lost four senior players from the second semi-final team that beat the Tigers a fortnight ago after Alvie’s seniors got knocked out of finals last year.

But reserves coach Liam Williamson said he was confident all along that Saturday’s group could get the job done, with
the Swans winning, 9.9 (62) to 4.2 (26).

Star Alvie playing-coach Jaymie Lowe never envisag

Star Alvie playing-coach Jaymie Lowe never envisaged her return to netball would pan out like it did in 2024 after a serious knee injury put her successful career on hold.

The Swans co-coach led the club A and B Grade grand finals in her first season at the helm alongside A Grade superstar Ruby Bowers, hitting the court again after a ruptured ACL sidelined Lowe last year.

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When Ruby Bowers raced towards the Alvie faithful

When Ruby Bowers raced towards the Alvie faithful and geed them up after addressing her players at three-quarter time, you could sense the Swans weren’t letting a premiership slip in 2024.

The defender was under the ring when Irrewarra-Beeac’s Rachael Seabright broke the Swans’ hearts 12 months ago, scoring a goal on the siren to end Alvie’s run of two-straight flags.

Bowers said the club’s plans to reclaim the mantle as Colac district netball’s top team started immediately after last year’s loss, and her team pulled it together to cap off a dominant finals’ series this month.

Lorne premiership coach Ed Curnow says anything is

Lorne premiership coach Ed Curnow says anything is possible when you’ve got a group of players that love coming together to improve their game.

The Dolphins put the finishing touches on a stellar season with a grand final win against Irrewarra-Beeac, 7.8 (50) to 4.8 (32).

It was Lorne’s 14th senior football premiership in Colac District Football Netball League history.

Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club has stepped in to s

Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club has stepped in to save the Bronze Medallion Camp offered to Colac students, providing young locals with an important opportunity to gain valuable skills and provide a vital community service.

The Bronze Medallion surf camp had been part of Colac Secondary College’s program in conjunction with the Wye River SLSC for the past 27 years.

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2024 FOOTBALL PREMIERS 🏆 Lorne has taken out t

2024 FOOTBALL PREMIERS 🏆

Lorne has taken out the 2024 Seniors premiership against Irrewarra-Beeac, 50 to 32.

Check out the final scores from today’s CDFNL grand final football games right here.

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