Sport
Alvie defender to make shock return, 10 re-sign
Alvie co-coach Dom Dare says he thought Liam Mulder’s season was over when he was taken to hospital with a lacerated kidney last month. But the premiership defender will make a “miraculous” return to the field this weekend.
Drought over but job not done
Birregurra assistant Ash Merrett says the Saints aren’t celebrating yet despite the club ending its eight-year drought in A Grade netball finals.
Young Tigers hitting straps at right time
Colac under-16 football coach Darcy Howard says the young Tigers are hitting their straps at the right time after putting together their best performance of the season in last weekend’s elimination final.
Falcons fall short in top-of-the-table contest
The Geelong Falcons have their sights set on a pre-finals bye with a win over Greater Western Vicotria Rebels this weekend set to a secure the team a week-
off.
Lorne to learn from loss
Lorne assistant coach Bryce Vincent says the Dolphins will take a lot out of their top-of-the-table clash with Alvie despite coming away with a loss.
Rovers end 16-year drought
Colac Otway Rovers officials say seeing the excitement on the face of dedicated clubman Nathan Haynes after the club’s top side qualified for a first-ever finals series was priceless.
School soccer teams qualify for state titles
The soccer craze sweeping the Colac district has hit schools, with two Colac Secondary College teams qualifying to compete at School Sport Victoria’s state titles next month.
New coach excited for trials
New Colac women’s basketball coach Todd Klein says he feels better prepared to lead the town’s best up-and-coming talent in his second stint in the role.