Sport
Juniors dominate in season opener
Colac Otway Rovers officials say early nerves from the club’s under-12 side quickly dissipated during the club’s dominant return to the Geelong competition.
Rovers take positives out of opening loss
Colac Otway Rovers say there were plenty of positives to take out of the new-look soccer team’s 0-4 opening-round loss to Lara.
Three players score 10 votes
A Bomber, a Swan and a Dolphin all scored the perfect 10 coaches’ votes during the third round of Colac district football.
Calls for caution as officials crack down on tackles
Colac co-coach Darcy Lang believes a quicker whistle from umpires could help eradicate sling tackles, with at least three “dangerous tackles” to be assessed by AFL Barwon’s match review panel this week.
Swans coach says final score flatters team
Alvie coach Joe Dare has heaped praise on Otway Districts following the teams’ battle, saying the Swans’ nine-goal final term flattered his team’s performance.
Young Eagles flying
Western Eagles coach Fiona Penny says the club’s teenagers are proving more than capable at A Grade level after challenging flag favourites Irrewarra-Beeac in another promising performance.
Colac turns the tables on Lions
Colac co-coach Darcy Lang says there was plenty to like as the Tigers turned the tables on the team which knocked them out of last year’s finals campaign.
Recruit bolsters reigning premiers
Colac Tigers recruit Lily Eldridge could strengthen the reigning netball premiers at both ends of the court after playing in defence and attack during her debut in the Geelong league.