Articles by Louis Darcy
Golf pro a valuable addition at Colac club
Colac Golf Club captain Aaron Togni says the addition of new golf pro Michael Bainbridge has been a major boost to the club.
Consistency key for Swans
“Every time I play, I expect nothing shorter than a flag, so I think the sky is the limit for us.”
Back-to-back wins for premiership netballer
For the second consecutive season Colac’s Brooke Allan has been awarded the Tigers’ A Grade best-and-fairest award.
Youngsters step up for injury-hit Imperials
Colac Imperials’ first-year A Grade coach Amy Ellis says season 2022 was a great opportunity to develop younger players. Ellis took the reins from Siobhan Casey at the end of 2021, coaching at the top grade for the first time in her career. The Imps brought in goal shooter Xaliya Hancock from Lorne over the […]
Another Groves to lead Alvie
Alvie Cricket Club will receive a major boost to its side with star all-rounder Jarrod Groves set to return for the Swans on a full-time basis as the club’s new captain.
Impressive performance for Colac district cyclist
Apollo Bay local Heather Hamling has enjoyed an impressive ride in the Great Ocean Road Amy’s Gran Fondo.
Bombers young gun wins club award again
For the second consecutive season Irrewarra-Beeac’s Tyler Flanigan has beat-out Jack Mahoney Medal runner-up Ben Lavars for the club’s senior football best and fairest.
Rantall one of South’s greats
John Rantall, 78, remains one of the Colac district’s greatest ever VFL/AFL exports to this day. Colac Herald reporter and current Cobden footballer Louis Darcy spoke with Rantall as his Swans prepare for tomorrow’s AFL grand final against Geelong.