Sport
Skipper inspires Saints
Birregurra under-18 coach Nathan Maslen says his group is inspired to perform for sidelined skipper Harry Brien and other teammates missing finals footy.
Champion footballers boost Bombers
Irrewarra-Beeac’s emerging football talents in the reserves haven’t had to look far for direction on the field in the lead-up to finals.
Young Eagles show promise
Young Western Eagles mentor Elijah Reid says he and co-coach Luke Fish have evolved with their under-14.5 footballers after leading a young squad to finals during a second year in charge.
Champion Swan open to staying put
Back-to-back Colac Herald coaches’ Player of the Year winner Levi Dare says he wouldn’t rule out a return to the Swans next year even if they were to win an elusive premiership.
Family friend wins Harry’s race
An old family friend of Colac cycling champion Harry Salmon has won the second memorial ride in Harry’s honour.
Roos sad to lose ‘great clubman’
South Colac football officials say finding a better clubman and player than retiring premiership footballer Michael Embrey would be a tough task.
Rovers veteran steps up
Colac Otway Rovers’ Lincoln Alfred has been one of the side’s shining lights this season in an otherwise tough year for the Rovers’ senior team.
Swan’s fourth award creates league history
Alvie spearhead Dom Dare has become the first footballer in Colac district league history to win the goalkicking award four times in a row, so does this make him the league’s greatest goalkicker?