Articles by: Louis Darcy
Colac snatches top-three ladder spot
Colac has secured a double chance in this year’s finals thanks to a 63-point win over Grovedale.
Bright future for Bay as young Hawks soar
Apollo Bay’s football future looks to be in good hands with the Hawks three finals sides soaring through to the second week of finals.
Bombers finding form in finals
Irrewarra-Beeac B-grade coach Sandra Robinson says her side is starting to find form at the right time of the year.
Tigers come up short against Seagulls
The Colac Tigers under-18 side will get a second chance at a grand final berth this weekend, after falling short against Barwon Heads.
New Bombers attack takes flight
Connection and communication is always key to a good goaling duo on a netball court.
Veteran Saint shows no signs of slowing down
Birregurra netballer Louise Van Dugteren says retirement hasn’t even crossed her mind at this point in her career.
Rivalry ready to reignite
There is no denying Alvie versus Lorne is one of the best modern-day Colac district football rivalries.
Senior experience boosts Eagles
Western Eagles under-18 coach Dan Casey is confident his side can make a deep finals run from the elimination spot.
Footballer helps Swans’ ladder rise
From the bottom of the ladder to a grand final, things have turned around quickly for Colac’s Sarah Kirby and her South Barwon football teammates.
Potential out there to be found
Colac co-coach Jason Armistead has seen first-hand the untapped talent that could be out in the Colac district league.
Exports finish as Cougars’ bests
An injury to local netball export Brooke Allan has allowed former Colac premiership player Indya Forde to shine with the Geelong Cougars this season.
Young Tigers one step closer to grand final
Colac under-18 coach Lochie Veale says all of his side’s players had moments of brilliance in the Tigers’ qualifying final win over Portarlington.
Dare dominates in new ruck role
A move into the ruck has helped newly-crowned Colac Herald Player of the Year Lincoln Dare take his game to new heights in 2025.
Rovers celebrate a win amid losses
An impressive win for the Colac Otway Rovers Division Two side was the highlight for a big crowd watching on at Beeac.
Reality check for finals-bound Tigers
Colac football coach Jason Armistead says the Tigers can’t afford to dwell on Saturday’s disappointing loss to South Barwon.
Tie takes teams into finals footy
A late goal from Zac Wills has helped Irrewarra-Beeac snatch premiership points from ladder-leader Colac Imperials in the last round of Colac district football.
Alvie overcome Birre in thriller
Alvie has clinched a top-three spot despite a late push from Birregurra.
Final fix-up for contending football teams
Both Alvie and Birregurra will aim to use tomorrow’s match as an opportunity to build momentum ahead of finals.
Fond memories of former Forrest’s first flag
There might not be a football club at Forrest anymore, but the premiership heroes of 2005 will still be remembered for delivering the Lions’ first-ever Colac district senior premiership.
Night netball delivers great grand final fun
A team of Colac Imperials junior netballers were crowned the Colac Night Netball Association’s Division One grand final winners.
Champion goal kicker to hang up boots
One of Colac district football’s most decorated careers will come to an end tomorrow with Alvie and Birregurra champion Christian Kelly hanging up his boots.
Stars return to boost Colac
Colac co-coach Jason Armistead says he understands the selection headache he’ll face ahead of tomorrow’s match against South Barwon, with five players in the mix to return from injury.
Bomber takes next step
Ruby Hall’s jam-packed sport schedule will get even busier after making the next cut in the Victorian 17-and-under netball squad.
Tigers looking to end season with Swans scalp
Colac netball coach Dave Boyce says he is looking for his side to finish off the season with a key scalp.
