Sport
Knights come up short despite Slater heroics
City United star Dylan Slater did all he could to help the Knights get within touching distance of the Sungold Cup, but it wasn’t enough.
Baseballers ready for top-grade test
Colac Braves officials say the time is right to step up to Division One in the Geelong Baseball Association for the first time in almost a decade.
Stallions skipper hits huge ton
Colac Stallions co-captain Sam Mulgrew says Will Ruddell’s match-winning century against Birregurra was the best performance he’s seen from the co-skipper.
Dorris eyes a competitive women’s program
A desire to create a stronger pathway for his two daughters was the motivation behind Eddie Dorris’s transition into the head coaching role of the Colac Otway Rovers women’s program.
Fourth times the charm for Lorne bowler
Lorne bowler Leigh McIlvenny has completed a fairytale run to win his first Champion of Champions title.
Trainers keep close eye on fires
Colac Turf Club general manager Maree Gannon says local trainers have plans in place to evacuate horses if the Otways fires threaten the Elliminyt area.
Breakthrough title for star City bowler
City bowler Hayley Murnane says she’s rapt to tick off a Champion of Champions title from her bowls bucket list.
Cycling race cancelled due to fire danger
The men’s and women’s Surf Coast Classic races have been been cancelled due to bushfire activity in the Otways and yesterday’s extreme heat.
Braves to bring back junior tee-ball program
The Colac Braves are calling on Colac and district youngsters to pick up the bat with an eye set on launching a new junior program.
Croquet star eager to improve
Colac Mallet Sports Club’s Anthony Smith has enjoyed success at a croquet tournament, but says he is already eager to go one better next year.
Cricket and bowls called off due to severe heat
Heat forced the cancellation of sporting events across Colac district over the weekend.
Saints unearth new spin king
What started out as a bit of fun at cricket training has quickly turned into a secret weapon for Birregurra.
Sailing season finished due to low water levels
Low water levels have put an early end to the Colac Yacht Club’s sailing season.
Rovers lock leaders in
New Colac Otway Rovers senior men’s coach Darren Balboni says he wants to continue to build on the work outgoing leader Eddie Dorris started.
Cobden lands blow to Central’s finals hopes
Cobden has put a dint in Central’s midweek bowls finals hopes following an upset win away from home.
Knights out to fix batting woes
Cobden vice-captain Matt Kemp says his side weren’t far away from the standard of cricket that saw the Knights win the South West premiership last season.
Storm skipper calls on depth for run-home
Heytesbury-Princetown have the second best net-run rate in the competition and two of the league’s top three leading run-scorers but somehow remain seventh on the ladder.
‘Warra find ruck replacement
Irrewarra-Beeac have signed an ex-Geelong Falcon and first-year coach Bryce McDonald says he fills a much-needed role for the club.
CDFNL launches umpire program
Colac and district netball umpires will have a chance to sharpen their skills this season with the CDFNL offering an umpire development program for the first time.
Sharks near full-strength with key inclusions
Apollo Bay will be boosted by the return of two experienced cricketers for its match against Alvie.
Saints sign defensive duo to replace star
Birregurra has given its netball premiership hopes a boost with three new players added to the Saints’ A-grade squad.
Star imports call Pomborneit home
Few clubs have had the same commitment and loyalty from import players as Pomborneit has had with Lahiru Fernando and Tharaka Sendanayake.
Champion departs Tigerland
The Colac Tigers will have to find a new captain with star defender Jack Melican set to move to Brisbane next month.
Pombo bowler enjoys a busy cricket calendar
You won’t hear Pomborneit cricketer Lucia Clarke complaining about her busy cricket schedule.
