Articles by: Cooper Hayes
Combined squad on the cards for Colac-South West cricket
Cobden cricket president Mathew Hanks says there could be an opportunity for a Colac-South West Premier League country week side next season.
Colac cricket exports help Geelong Country Week win
Former Stoneyford cricketer Shane McNamara’s stunning century at the Albert Ground sealed a country week win for the Geelong Cricket Association.
Kookas find positives at JCC
Despite disappointing results at the Junior Country Championships, the Colac Kookas under-18 coaches say there’s a bright future for the region’s basketball.
Junior tennis champs want grass court back
Junior Polwarth and District Tennis Championships event co-ordinator Jane Harwood says the association is placing a high priority on returning to Colac Lawn after last weekend’s tournament.
Lara youngsters find new home at South Colac
South Colac has managed to pounce on two new recruits from Geelong-league club Lara, after its senior football program went into recession this month.
Foley treasures his Big V guernsey
Denis and Sue Foley thought their son Nathan had missed out on selection for the Victorian team in 2008, when the wrong side was read out on The Footy Show.
GFL clubs make preference on fixture change
The Colac Tigers and a majority of GFNL clubs have voted in support of a fixture proposal drafted by a rival club.
Bulls ready for important Birre game
Pomborneit captain Grant Place says the Bulls are treating tomorrow’s top-four-shaping clash with Birregurra as their biggest game of the season.
Kookas up for JCC challenge
Coaches of the Colac Kookas under-18 boys and girls teams say they couldn’t be more excited to represent the region at tomorrow’s Junior Country Championships.
Rival club proposes GFL fixture adjustments
The Colac Tigers have given in-principle support to a new fixture proposal that was put forward by a rival club at a GFL presidents meeting on this week.
No return set for Warra star
Irrewarra-Beeac is hopeful it will see its star player and heartbeat Mitch Thornton this season, despite the vice-captain travelling overseas with a return date unknown.
Terrific Tickner claims medal
A career-best front nine has seen Troy Tickner claim a two-shot win at the Colac Golf Club’s February Monthly Medal.
Redbacks ready to find rhythm with the bat
Colac-South West Premier League scorecards would suggest Irrewarra is in a batting crisis but coach Dave Lineen says the Redbacks only need to find rhythm to put big scores on the board.
Cricket umpires search for more officials ahead of finals
Colac district cricket umpires are facing a shortage of officials with finals just around the corner.
Turf Club in the gates for Cup
Colac Gold Cup is set to be a day full of racing, eye-catching fashion, live music and guest speakers.
Lara fold causes fixture worry
A mass exodus of players has forced Geelong Football League club Lara to fold its senior football program for season 2026, leaving a two-game gap on the Colac Tigers’ calendar.
Craig Spence Cup a success
A Colac golfer claimed silverware at the annual Craig Spence Cup, while two of the state’s best juniors battled it out in a playoff.
New trio joins Birregurra with big wraps
Birregurra coach Dave McNeel says he has received great reports on the trio of Geelong Football League recruits who will call the Saints home in 2026.
CDFNL likely to vote yes on rule changes
The Colac Tigers will have to implement a new set of rules into pre-season training over the next two months, while the CDFNL is also expected to adopt the new laws for season 2026.
Bookaar braced for star Saints
Despite a “frustrating” six-week period, Bookaar skipper Lachie Green says his side will be ready to go from ball one in tomorrow’s finals-shaping match-up against Birregurra.
Craig Spence Cup field stacked with talent
Five Colac district golfers will battle it out against some of the best juniors from across the state at the Colac Golf Club on Sunday in the race for the Craig Spence Cup. The competition will feature 58 under-18 golfers with many travelling from Victoria’s most prestigious golf club’s chasing points that are on offer […]
Stallions skipper hits huge ton
Colac Stallions co-captain Sam Mulgrew says Will Ruddell’s match-winning century against Birregurra was the best performance he’s seen from the co-skipper.
Kookas primed for champs tilt
The Colac Kookas’ top under-18’s sides have found success at the Bendigo Junior Classic and now turn their focus to the Victorian Country Championships.
Dorris eyes a competitive women’s program
A desire to create a stronger pathway for his two daughters was the motivation behind Eddie Dorris’s transition into the head coaching role of the Colac Otway Rovers women’s program.
