Articles by: Cooper Hayes
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Knights out to fix batting woes
Cobden vice-captain Matt Kemp says his side weren’t far away from the standard of cricket that saw the Knights win the South West premiership last season.
Storm skipper calls on depth for run-home
Heytesbury-Princetown have the second best net-run rate in the competition and two of the league’s top three leading run-scorers but somehow remain seventh on the ladder.
‘Warra find ruck replacement
Irrewarra-Beeac have signed an ex-Geelong Falcon and first-year coach Bryce McDonald says he fills a much-needed role for the club.
CDFNL launches umpire program
Colac and district netball umpires will have a chance to sharpen their skills this season with the CDFNL offering an umpire development program for the first time.
Champion departs Tigerland
The Colac Tigers will have to find a new captain with star defender Jack Melican set to move to Brisbane next month.
Melville makes his maiden ton
After scoring his maiden premier cricket firsts century, Melbourne University’s senior coach says Henry Melville’s greatest asset is his mindset and attitude towards cricket.
Colac stars at Country Cup
Colac’s basketball talent was in full force at the Australian Junior Basketball Country Cup, with several players, coaches and referees enjoying successful tournaments.
Colac captain on the move
The Colac Tigers will have to search for a new captain this season with star defender Jack Melican set to move to Brisbane next month.
McSparron lands at Werribee
A connection through an old teammate has helped former Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron join the coaching ranks at VFL club Werribee.
Johnson ageing like fine wine
Last season at 31 years old City United’s Hayden Johnson decided to take his cricket seriously and now he is the leading wicket taker in the club’s top side.
McCartin lands role at Magpies
Lorne premiership defender Charlie McCartin will join Collingwood VFL next season as a player and a recruiter on a part-time basis.
