Sport

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.

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.

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.

Simpson faces defining month after solid start
Simpson is preparing for a tough month of football as the Tigers brace for a challenging run against some of the competition’s top sides.

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.

Bombers gaining confidence
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Rachel Rodgers says her young side is growing in confidence after stringing together back-to-back wins ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Lorne. The Bombers sit just outside the top five after overcoming a slow start to the season, responding with consecutive wins against Otway Districts and Simpson before last weekend’s bye. Rodgers said the […]

Historic state horse trials put Colac in the spotlight
The Colac Pony Club is gearing up for one of the biggest events in the club’s history, with the prestigious State Horse Trial Championships set to take place next weekend.

Inglis ready to make Geelong league step up
Birregurra opening batsman Alex Inglis will join his brother Luke at Geelong-league club East Belmont next cricket season to test himself at a higher level.

Colac claims minor premiership in thrilling win
In their inaugural South West Division One pennant season the Colac Golf Club has secured the minor premiership and home semi-final with a nail-biting win.

Recruit pays tribute in debut
When star Colac Tigers recruit Ethan Liddle made his debut on Saturday, there was more than just football on his mind.

Colac golfers on the brink of pennant glory
Colac Golf Club’s top ladies pennant team has put itself in the box seat to claim the Division Four flag after continuing a five-game unbeaten run.

A 50-year fight after footy
August will mark 50 years since Terry O’Connor’s life changed forever.

Injuries rock Bay captains
Apollo Bay is dealing with the devastation of both co-captains Rip Ballinger and Dylan Murnane facing long stints on the sideline in consecutive weeks.

Hurt Saints welcome timely bye
This weekend’s bye couldn’t have come at a better time for an injury ravaged Birregurra.

Braves search for connection after fourth loss
Colac Braves’ Josh Hay says it’s just a matter time for the Division One side to start clicking after another heavy defeat against Guild.

Rovers reserves show growth
The Colac Otway Rovers men’s reserves are beginning to build cohesion after another valuable game together, despite a narrow loss to Barwon in their latest grading match. Coming off a heavy 5–0 defeat to Bell Park the previous week, the Rovers showed clear improvement, competing strongly across both halves in a 2–1 defeat. Captain Lincoln […]

Cyclists gear up for Quad Series
Colac Cycling Club is gearing up for a big month of racing with the return of the Quad Series, following a strong showing on the road last weekend.

Miracle goal helps Tigers win thriller
Simpson has snatched a dramatic win in the dying minutes, with a stunning and fortunate goal from Brenton De Jong sealing a five-point victory over Apollo Bay.

South storms home for first win of season
South Colac has broken through for its first win of the season, producing a strong final quarter to defeat Birregurra.

Dees build momentum with consecutive wins
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland feels her side is beginning to build momentum after securing back-to-back wins.

