Sport
Four coaches in one family
A fourth member of Liz Barden’s family is set to step into the world of netball coaching on Friday afternoon, when Chloe Gray leads Colac Imperials for the first time in a Good Friday clash against Alvie. Gray will follow in the footsteps of her mum Liz and older sisters Kellie Edwards and Cindy Throckmorton, who have been a huge part of Colac district netball for the past five decades. Barden and Gray spoke to the Colac Herald’s Ben Martin ahead of the Imps’ season-opener.
Rovers finish second
A second-place finish in a March pre-season tournament has first-year Colac Otway Rovers coach Eddie Dorris very optimistic about what his team can achieve this season.
‘Warra wins summer netball final
A team of Irrewarra-Beeac netballers has prevailed in Colac Summer Netball’s A Grade grand final this week.
Thousands raised for hospital during run
A record number of entrants helped the AKD Otway Trail Run raise more than $20,000 for Colac Area Health.
‘Warra rapt with new leader
New Irrewarra cricket coach Dave Lineen has a wealth of experience to pass on to the young Redbacks.
First look at new Tigers
Simpson coach Daniel Beard says the signs are all positive after his side’s final practice match against reigning Warrnambool district league premier Nirranda.
Cat honoured to take on captaincy role
Colac Imperials footballer Luke O’Shannassy says the significance of captaining his home club is not lost on him.
LATE BOOST: Talented duo arrives ahead of first game
A connection to Colac Imperials coaches Paul Liistro and Indy Parish has helped the Cats land a pair of talented youngsters on the eve of their Good Friday clash against Alvie.