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Injuries hit top-five sides before finals
Two top-five sides have been rocked by season-ending injuries just two weeks out from finals.
Mentor eager to step back
Western Eagles coach Craig Hardingham says he’s excited to step back from football and spend more time with his family following his decision to leave the role after five years.
Family rapt for Matildas young gun
Birregurra’s Archie and Theo Forssman have a special connection to the Australian women’s football team that has taken the country by storm, with their stepsister Kyra part of the side.
Duo a chance to return against Lorne
A star recruit and young gun are set to return to Alvie’s side tomorrow but coach Joe Dare says the Swans will need to replicate last weekend’s intensity if they are to beat an in-form Lorne.
Double blow for Lorne’s finals aspirations
Finals aspirant Lorne has copped a massive blow at the wrong end of the season, with coach Leigh Potter suffering one of the more unique season-ending injuries.
Could we see Roo return to Cobden?
Cobden champion Brett Taylor says he expects Ben Cunnington’s phone to be running hot following his retirement from the AFL this week, and says he’d love to see Cunnington back in the red-and-black in the future.
Respected cricket leader excited about footy role
One of the region’s most successful cricket leaders says he never had any aspirations to get into football coaching but said the opportunity was too good to pass up.
Colac yet to learn the severity of Tiger’s injury
Colac officials were still waiting last night to learn the severity of Frazer O’Gorman’s latest setback as they look to bounce back against Newtown and Chilwell tomorrow.