Articles by Louis Darcy
State program to boost Henry
Colac cricketer Henry Melville hopes his spot in Cricket Victoria’s under-19 Emerging Players Program could lead him to competing in this year’s national championships.
Trio faces off against potential top draft pick
Colac’s Geelong Falcons trio came up against Sandringham Dragons star and potential number one AFL draft pick Will Ashcroft in the Falcons 22 points loss to the Dragons.
Another Rovers game is lost
For the second consecutive week the Colac Otway Rovers have been unable to play matches against their rival opponents.
Tigers prevail despite late out
The late omission of Colac goal shooter Michelle Winch made for some reshuffling for Tigers coaches but an unexpected early return to the court for Eliza Cahill added to the 48-23 win.
Ex-AFL player joins Dolphins
A former AFL footballer made a surprise debut for Lorne in Saturday’s win and coach Al Adams says he is expecting the tall defender to play the remainder of the season.
South Colac knocks Bombers out of top spot
South Colac coach Nicole Mitchell says she was thrilled her side bounced back and responded with 54-48 win over Irrewarra-Beeac, after a disappointing loss the previous week.
Otway, Imps players offered two-week bans
Two players have been offered two-match bans after a fiery mudbath at Gellibrand between Otway Districts and Colac Imperials.
Young footballers get opportunities
Otway Districts co-coach Sean Maxwell says the Dees are putting a strong emphasis on giving senior opportunities to some of the club’s talented juniors for the betterment of their future.