Sport
2023 Sport Year in Review
Colac Herald’s sports reporters looked back through the archives to bring you the biggest stories of 2023.
Cheryl’s influence spreads far and wide
The story of Colac basketball through the years features many names worthy of their own chapter. And then there are people like Cheryl Creighton, whose imprint can be found on every page.
Star forwards to team up
Two of Colac district’s best ever footballers will be at the same club next year with Christian Kelly set to return to Alvie, but will they be playing senior football together?
Former chairman returns to top job
A former Colac District Football Netball League president is back in the top job following the shock resignation of Jim Allan, while a long-time netball stalwart has earned promotion.
Herald crowns top sports stars
The Colac Herald has once again tackled the daunting task of naming the Colac district’s top sports stars for the year. With Australian representatives, state representatives and plenty of emerging young talent, it’s never an easy thing to do.
VFL training awaits following recovery
Colac footballer Tobyn Murray says he’s confident he’ll be fit to hit the ground running in his first VFL pre-season in the new year following a three-month battle with injury.
Aanliya playing off for bronze
City United’s Aanliya Cheeran and her Victorian Country under-19 teammates have fallen short of a Cricket Australia national championships grand final berth.
League finalises Country Week squads
Colac district junior representative cricket coach Paul Cooknell says next month’s Country Week campaigns will provide a good test for the association’s up-and-coming juniors, who are embarking on the early stages of their senior careers.