Articles by Louis Darcy
Emerging Eagle following in mum’s footsteps
An ankle injury at school netball has failed to stop newly crowned 13-and-under league best-and-fairest winner Molly Fish from a grand final appearance this weekend.
Homegrown talent plays big role in clubs’ rise
What is it that makes a grand final team at country football level?
First three-way tie in 20 years
Colac district 17-and-under representative coach Sandra Robinson says a three-way tie for the 17s league best-and-fairest was a fitting outcome for three “very deserving winners”.
Juniors confident following final-round win
Colac Tigers 17-and-under Division Two coach Gabby Finn says her side’s final-round win over South Barwon will give the Tigers plenty of confidence in Sunday’s semi-final against the Swans.
Demon digs deep after nasty injury
Otway Districts netballer Bianca Morrow recently encountered an uphill battle to be fit for the Demons’ finals campaign, after a nasty incident that would have sidelined many players.
Saints confident they can take down Eagles
Birregurra 13-and-under coach Kirsty Roberts says her young side has belief it can take down one of the competition benchmarks in tomorrow’s preliminary final.
Injuries fail to deter Cat
Colac Imperials assistant coach Mick Foster’s three-year journey with the Cats has been a rollercoaster ride with injuries, but he says a desire to be part of something special at the club has kept him committed.
Simpson player avoids trip ban
Simpson’s Jacob Pekin is free to play in the Tigers’ reserves grand final after avoiding suspension for tripping, but a young Dolphin will miss next weekend’s under-18 grand final due to a three-week ban.