Articles by Alex Baird
Imps to request game under lights
Colac Imperials officials are eager to unveil Western Oval’s new upgrades with a women’s football night game this year.
Football leader says August date too late
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says he expects players to lack motivation for modified football and netball seasons in mid-August. AFL Barwon is collecting feedback from clubs about possibly playing shortened senior seasons, not for premiership points, from potentially August 15 to the end of September. A host of targets must be reached for footballers […]
Boost for Dad’s Army
Colac golf’s band of Dad’s Army volunteers had an extra spring in their step after the arrival of a new set of wheels.
2000: Veale kicks 12 goals on debut for Colac
A 12-goal debut by Colac youngster Carlin Veale was the catalyst for Colac’s impressive win over Port Fairy.
Colac coach to let players make call
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says the club won’t put pressure on a former AFL footballer to return next year, while three veterans can also decide on their futures.
1987: Winch breaks record again
Winchelsea again broke the Colac district league record highest score by kicking 58 goals against Forrest.
Herald launches new-look footy tipping challenge
A new-look Colac Herald footy tipping challenge dedicated to the AFL will launch this weekend.
AFL Barwon tables modified season options
Colac district chairman Peter Hickey says the league will leave it up to clubs to decide if they want to take part in modified football-netball seasons under the AFL Barwon banner.