Sport

The Bay farewells beloved Donnyo
Few people have left such a deep imprint on their community as Donny O’Meara and Bryan Noseda have on Apollo Bay.

Personal best puts Charles on podium
Four jumps into the biggest competition of his young career, Colac athlete Nash Charles had already proven he belonged.

Clutch putt claims Colac win
Two youngsters came in clutch on the 18th green to help the Colac Golf Club claim a one-point pennant victory over East Geelong.

Young Kookas close out season
The Colac Kookas under-12 boys’ and girls’ sides have closed out the representative basketball season with strong showings against some of the state’s best young talent.

Rovers finding feet after practice match defeats
Colac Otway Rovers women’s coach Eddie Dorris says his side has shown clear improvement and is growing with confidence ahead of its first week of grading games.

New players make pennant impact
Colac golfer Lyn Nelson says the club’s new Division Six players have shown promising signs in their first season of pennant golf.

Undermanned Braves overran
An undermanned Colac Braves Division One side faced an uphill battle competing against finals contender Deakin Blues.

Recruits part ways with Birregurra after brief stint
A trio of Birregurra football recruits have parted ways with the club without playing a game.

Hawks end 659-day drought
Apollo Bay has broken through for its first win in 659 days on a special day where the Hawks honoured two club legends.

Tigers withstand Giants’ test
Colac co-coach Jason Armistead says the Tigers walked away pleased with a win against a tough Geelong West opponent.

Colac’s depth shines in hard-fought victory
Colac A-grade coach Dave Boyce has heaped praise on his side’s depth, after a depleted Tigers team defeated last year’s finalists Geelong West.

Baby Bombers earn first win
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Rachel Rodger says her young side showed maturity beyond their years in the Bombers first win of the season.

Second-half surge seals win
Irrewarra-Beeac forward Juan Ramos has delivered a stunning seven-goal haul to spearhead the Bombers’ commanding win over Otway Districts.

Dangerous forward duo fire for dominant Swans
Alvie forwards Jesse Williamson and Charlie Grist have shown they can pack a punch as a dangerous duo, with the pair combining for 10 goals against South Colac.

Curnow focused on coaching unbeaten Lorne
Lorne coach Ed Curnow says he is undecided whether he will play this season, with the Dolphins enjoying a dominant start to the year in his absence.

Saints’ defence stands strong
Birregurra coach Saskia Rowan says the Saints’ dominant win over Apollo Bay was built on her side's relentless defensive pressure.

Imperials hold off Dolphins in late thriller
Colac Imperials coach Eliza Cahill has labelled Lorne a genuine finals contender following the teams’ battle on Saturday.

Simpson survives Eagles in see-sawing battle
Simpson has held on to a victory against the Western Eagles in a see-sawing contest.

Simpson claims first win under new coach
Simpson has broken through for its first win under new coach Grady Rooke against the Western Eagles.

South co-coach praises team for performance
South Colac has claimed a strong win over Alvie with a consistent four-quarter performance.

Frith leads new era at Irrewarra-Beeac
Irrewarra-Beeac’s Bella Frith has had no shortage of mentors in her first season as captain of the Bombers’ A-grade netball team.

Swans reshuffle for Roos test
Alvie will look a little different to the team that rolled out a fortnight ago against Colac Imperials, but Swans coach Hayley Foster has belief in the new-look side.

Imperials brace for fierce Dolphins challenge
Colac Imperials coach Eliza Cahill says the Cats are expecting another tough contest when they come up against Lorne tomorrow.

Tigers impress in injured skipper’s absence
Colac A-grade netball captain Emily Lang says she can’t wait to take to the court with her teammates after the Tigers’ exciting round one draw against St Mary’s.

