Articles by: Louis Darcy
Swim official recognised
Colac Swimming Club member Tom Roscoe says he was honoured to receive recognition for his commitment to swimming.
Knights come up short despite Slater heroics
City United star Dylan Slater did all he could to help the Knights get within touching distance of the Sungold Cup, but it wasn’t enough.
Baseballers ready for top-grade test
Colac Braves officials say the time is right to step up to Division One in the Geelong Baseball Association for the first time in almost a decade.
Fourth times the charm for Lorne bowler
Lorne bowler Leigh McIlvenny has completed a fairytale run to win his first Champion of Champions title.
Braves to bring back junior tee-ball program
The Colac Braves are calling on Colac and district youngsters to pick up the bat with an eye set on launching a new junior program.
Trainers keep close eye on fires
Colac Turf Club general manager Maree Gannon says local trainers have plans in place to evacuate horses if the Otways fires threaten the Elliminyt area.
Breakthrough title for star City bowler
City bowler Hayley Murnane says she’s rapt to tick off a Champion of Champions title from her bowls bucket list.
Cycling race cancelled due to fire danger
The men’s and women’s Surf Coast Classic races have been been cancelled due to bushfire activity in the Otways and yesterday’s extreme heat.
Sailing season finished due to low water levels
Low water levels have put an early end to the Colac Yacht Club’s sailing season.
Saints unearth new spin king
What started out as a bit of fun at cricket training has quickly turned into a secret weapon for Birregurra.
Cricket and bowls called off due to severe heat
Heat forced the cancellation of sporting events across Colac district over the weekend.
Croquet star eager to improve
Colac Mallet Sports Club’s Anthony Smith has enjoyed success at a croquet tournament, but says he is already eager to go one better next year.
Sharks near full-strength with key inclusions
Apollo Bay will be boosted by the return of two experienced cricketers for its match against Alvie.
Star imports call Pomborneit home
Few clubs have had the same commitment and loyalty from import players as Pomborneit has had with Lahiru Fernando and Tharaka Sendanayake.
Rovers lock leaders in
New Colac Otway Rovers senior men’s coach Darren Balboni says he wants to continue to build on the work outgoing leader Eddie Dorris started.
Cobden lands blow to Central’s finals hopes
Cobden has put a dint in Central’s midweek bowls finals hopes following an upset win away from home.
Saints sign defensive duo to replace star
Birregurra has given its netball premiership hopes a boost with three new players added to the Saints’ A-grade squad.
City skipper keen on T20 cup
City United captain Rani Jamieson says there’s no reason this couldn’t be the year that the Knights win their breakthrough Sungold Cup title.
Carlisle River fill-in turns game on its head
In his first game of cricket in almost a decade, Nicholas Boylan showed no signs of rust. Plus, a look at the top performers around the Colac district association.
Imps recruit fills a big-body need
Colac Imperials football coach Bailey Scott says the Cats’ newest recruits will provide the midfield with physicality that the team lacked last season.
Warrnambool’s T10 comp a massive success
Pomborneit captain Sam Coxon has helped a Warrnambool-based T10 franchise create history as inaugural winners of a tournament.
Cricketers show promise at Dowling Shield
A Geelong Cricket Club official says Colac cricketers Jarvis Holland and Josh Reynolds were strong performers for the Cats’ Dowling Shield side, despite missing finals.
Pombo bowler enjoys a busy cricket calendar
You won’t hear Pomborneit cricketer Lucia Clarke complaining about her busy cricket schedule.
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.
