Articles by Louis Darcy
Bombers dare to dream
Could 2022 be the season Cobden finally breaks its grand final shackles to end a 35-year premiership drought and take home the club’s first Open grade netball premiership?
Newtown and Chilwell star Julia Woolley says the build-up and excitement ahead of a grand final does not lose its shine, despite side playing to win its eight consecutive premiership.
Tiger makes most of opportunity
When the chance for a goaler to step up into Colac’s B Grade side presented itself, Sophie Arnold took the opportunity with both hands.
Another chance after 13 years
Colac netballer Kelsey Lang is the only remaining member of Colac’s 2009 grand final defeat currently playing in the club’s A Grade side, evidence of how rarely grand final opportunities can come around.
Homegrown talent makes final special
Star Colac netballer Brooke Allan says the opportunity to play in a grand final with a group of players who have come through the club’s junior system is something special.
Success for Cobden players
Cobden officials say Hampden league Open netball best-and-fairest winner Remeny McCann and senior football runner-up Paul Pekin’s accolades are great recognition for the club.
Plenty of memories
Retiring Australian one-day international skipper and Colac export Aaron Finch says his ODI career has been fantastic with incredible memories after calling time on his career.
Karate kids impress at national championships
Colac Otway Kyokushin Karate members Taylor and Charlie Holmes have returned to Colac with prized silverware, after successful Australian national championships at Sydney.