Sport
Young recruit shines on debut
Teenage Colac recruit Cooper Hayes enjoyed an impressive debut in the Tigers’ win over Leopold.
Tigers stay upbeat despite another loss
Simpson coach Daniel Beard his winless side is staying optimistic despite suffering back-to-back losses to contenders by less than a goal.
Saints can still get better
Birregurra coach Kane Leersen says matching the amount of wins the Saints had in 2022 in the opening three rounds shows the club is headed in the right direction.
Bombers forwards fire in big win
Milestone footballer Dylan Flanigan says forwards Mitch McMullan and Charlie Grist were at their damaging best on Saturday for Irrewarrra-Beeac after both snagging seven majors in a big win.
South monitors stars
South Colac coach Nick Lynch says the Roos are being cautious with their stars after gun recruit Brody Finn finished their win against Apollo Bay on the bench, while a host of other key footballers missed.
McDonald ready to lead Redbacks
Irrewarra cricket officials say the timing is right to promote young leader Bryce McDonald as the club’s top-grade skipper after serving a valuable apprenticeship as a vice-captain.
Second season-ending injury
Emerging Colac footballer Aaron Clissold concedes he is weighing up his playing future following his second season-ending knee injury in less than a year.
New Tiger adds versatility
Simpson coach Daniel Beard says young Colac Tigers export Ryan Mulder has bolstered the team’s backline and played a pinch-hitting role in the ruck since his surprise move to the club this season.