Articles by Louis Darcy
Braves prevail in champion’s milestone game
Colac Braves baseballers celebrated Josh Hay’s 300th senior match with a hard-fought 7-2 win over the Bellarine Bears.
Bay out to end 27-game streak
Apollo Bay co-captain Tristan Smith says the Bay has plenty to play for as it looks to snap a 27-game losing streak tomorrow.
Simpson trio could return to face South
Simpson could regain champion midfielder Tom Leishman, defender Mitch Reed and ex-AFL star Mark Jamar for tomorrow’s blockbuster clash with South Colac.
Family comes first for Saints mentor
Birregurra will be without playing-coach Kane Leersen for tomorrow’s clash against Lorne, but the Saints leader had good reason to sit out.
Eagles eager for reigning premier challenge
Despite four consecutive losses, Western Eagles coach Fiona Penny says her young team is looking forward to the challenge reigning premier Irrewarra-Beeac presents tomorrow.
Star to face fitness test ahead of Deakin clash
Colac Otway Rovers coach Eddie Dorris says the Rovers Green team is sweating on the fitness of star striker Oaklee Balboni ahead of this weekend’s match against an in-form Deakin University.
Umpire to officiate game 1500
Colac district football umpiring legend Geoff Coghill says the proudest moment of his 1500-game career was helping revive the Colac District Football Umpires Association almost 50 years ago.
Tiger’s form helps cement spot
Simpson netballer Chloe Woods says the support of a new coach and returning to a familiar position have helped her cement a spot in the Tigers’ A Grade this season.