Sport
New coach follows father-in-law’s path
New Colac Tigers co-coach Rowan McSparron will follow in the footsteps of father-in-law Guy Permezel when he begins his coaching career with the club tomorrow.
Lorne lands recruit
Former Port Fairy grand final footballer Jake Hetherington is among Lorne’s latest key signings on the eve of its Colac district footballer season opener.
Caddy joins Falcons
Apollo Bay export Alice Caddy’s dream of playing footy is coming true at a club that has shaped some of the trailblazers of the AFL Women’s competition.
Ex-Tiger among hurt Bombers
Former Simpson footballer Grady Rooke is likely to miss three months of his first season with Cobden following surgery on a broken wrist, but the injury concerns don’t end there.
Season in doubt after early injury
South Colac officials remain hopeful that a serious shoulder injury to young gun Tom McKean in the Roos’ win against Irrewarra-Beeac won’t cost him his season.
Cow can’t clip Eagle’s wings
Star netballer Hayley Foster wasn’t going to let a kick from a cow get in the way of helping the Western Eagles make a winning start to their season.
Bombers legend to hang up boots
One of Colac district football’s most decorated careers has come to an end with Irrewarra-Beeac champion Khan Beckett hanging up his boots.
Nine clubs to field teams in all three junior grades
Colac district football officials say concerns about introducing a third junior age group have been unfounded, with nine of the 10 clubs indicating they will field teams in all three grades.