Sport
Recruit steps up to coach Otway to big win
Recruit Beau Fenton landed a win in his first game as a senior coach after he was a late call-up to lead Otway Districts early on Saturday morning.
Young rucks step up for Irrewarra-Beeac
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says two teenagers have ensured the club’s ruck stocks remain strong in the absence of Bombers legend Jaden “Bluey” Angus.
Hall to debut
The Geelong Falcons have named Colac’s Brady Hall to make his Coates Talent League debut this weekend, while a young Cat is listed as an emergency.
Sky’s the limit for surfing rising star
Lorne president Carly Enticott says the coastal town’s “groms” were pinching themselves to have a new surfing idol who also happens to play at their local footy club in his spare time.
Camp change avoids clash
Colac district junior footballers and netballers will no longer have to choose between finals and a popular school camp, after Trinity College Colac announced it had shifted its Top End Trip after decades of clashes.
Star confirms he’ll miss a third week
Irrewarra-Beeac gun Cooper Stephens has confirmed his concussion in the Bombers’ season opener is set to sideline him for a third week.
I needed a change: Stephens
Star Irrewarra-Beeac recruit Cooper Stephens says he’s content with his decision to step back from higher-level footy, saying “he wouldn’t change a thing”.
Club says recruit deserves coaching opportunity
Simpson officials say recruit Matty Drayton well and truly earned his assistant coaching position this season.