Articles by: Louis Darcy
Saint settling into line-up seamlessly
Birregurra recruit Ruby Stephens says she is feeling right at home at her new club as she settles into A-grade netball during the Saints’ unbeaten start to the season. Stephens joined Birregurra from Irrewarra-Beeac after a remarkable return to the court, claiming the league’s B-grade best and fairest award last season in her first year […]
Penny’s perfect performance breaks world record
Former Colac Gun Club member Penny Smith says her countless hours of hard work have led to her becoming a world record holder after a stunning performance at the World Cup.
Rovers show promise across mixed results
The Colac Otway Rovers’ juniors enjoyed a mixed bag of results in the third round of competition.
Coast is clear for thousands of runners at festival
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival returns this weekend with more than 10,000 runners expected to take part.
Roscoe dives in to keep swimming club afloat
New Colac Swimming Club president Tom Roscoe is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to keep the long-running club afloat and attract a new generation of swimmers to the pool.
Rovers depth proves competitive in defeat
Colac Otway Rovers senior men’s coach Darren Balboni says the club’s inexperienced line-up showed plenty of promise against Corio in Friday night’s grading match.
Sketch sets sights on rematch
Colac wrestling hero Andrew “Sketch” Clissold is already eyeing off a rematch against Nate Hunter after suffering a hard-fought defeat in front of his hometown crowd.
Monster tuna steal show
Otway Region Sport Fishing Club officials have hailed the Victorian Sports Fishing Championships round held at Apollo Bay as a success with two potential Australian tuna records set during competition.
Dolphins grind out win
Lorne has found itself on the right side of the ledger this time around, snapping a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought win over Irrewarra-Beeac.
Tigers’ season back on track
Colac co-coach Jason Armistead hopes a win over St Albans can become the launching pad for the Tigers’ next stretch of football after snapping a two-game losing streak.
Tigers back on winners list
The Colac Tigers have returned to the winners list in impressive fashion with a dominant performance against St Albans.
Simpson falls short of gallant fightback
A spirited final-term push from Simpson fell just short as Alvie held firm to claim a hard-fought victory in the dying minutes of the match.
Lorne’s depth on show
Lorne assistant coach Will Ryan says the Dolphins’ growing depth was on full display after they produced a clinical performance to defeat Irrewarra-Beeac.
Cats defence dominates Hawks
Colac Imperials have showcased their strongest defensive performance of the season as they overwhelmed Apollo Bay in a one-sided contest.
Imperials run riot over winless Bay
Colac Imperials produced a polished four-quarter display to claim a commanding win over Apollo Bay and head into the bye with growing confidence.
Swans snap streak with consistent performance
Alvie coach Hayley Foster says her side’s consistency was the key to snapping a three-game losing streak in Saturday’s hard-fought win over Simpson.
Colac eyes season turnaround
The Colac Tigers are set to welcome back a host of experienced players for a crucial clash against St Albans Football Club as they look to kickstart their season.
From late starter to 300 games
Apollo Bay veteran Kath Speirs will become the eighth player in Colac district netball history to reach 300 A-grade games when she takes the court tomorrow.
Imps wary of improving Bay
Colac Imperials coach Bailey Scott will be given every chance to make an earlier-than-expected return from a hamstring injury tomorrow, with the Imps also set to regain an in-form midfielder.
Dolphins’ defence peaking at the right time
Lorne assistant coach Will Ryan says the Dolphins’ defence is beginning to settle at the right time as the side prepares for a crucial stretch of the season.
CDFNL names emerging stars
Colac district clubs have put forward their best young footballers, with an initial 42-player squad named for this year’s under-25 interleague campaign.
Jeffreys honoured to lead interleague netball
New Colac district interleague netball coach Kelsey Jeffreys says she is eager to work alongside the league’s top talent after being appointed to lead this year’s representative side.
Tigers to regroup as shooter returns for clash
Colac will receive a timely boost for its clash against St Albans tomorrow, with star goaler Mary Place set to return after a three-week absence.
Loyal Rover reaches milestone
Colac Otway Rovers stalwart Lincoln Alfred will join an illustrious group of players this weekend, bringing up his 150th match for the club when the reserves host Corio Bay.
