Sport
No pressure on former Saint
Colac Tigers officials say they won’t be putting pressure on former AFL footballer Tom Simpkin despite his starring performance for the Tigers’ reserves team on the weekend.
Rowan pinches win with goal in final seconds
A Jimmy Rowan goal in the final nine seconds has helped Birregurra continue its unbeaten start to the season.
Forward fires as Lorne downs reigning premiers
Lorne co-captain Sean Smartt says returning forward James Hughes put an exclamation point on the Dolphins’ impressive performance against reigning premier South Colac with a six-goal haul in the wet.
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.