Sport
Alvie leader unsure about recognising top sides
“It’s not the same, that’s for sure.”
Alvie co-coach Morgan Eldridge says she is unsure about how her netballers would feel about earning recognition for their efforts in 2021 during a season with no finals.
Cricket targets November start date
Colac district cricket chairman Steve Millar says he expects the association to target November 6 as a start date for the 2021-22 season.
Colac coach feels for ageing players
Colac Tigers coach Rowan McSparron says he feels for the players coming to the end of their careers after having another shot at a flag snatched away.
Harry’s incredible ride through life
The Colac district farewelled one its sporting treasures this month when Harry Salmon died. His daughter Evelyn Allan penned this tribute about her dad, who was a champion cyclist, talented footballer and a dominant performer on the bowling green later in life. Harry was also a father to six children, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and even one great-great grandchild, living life to the fullest during his 96 years.
New Colac golf leader eager to grow game
Former professional Nick Welsh says capitalising on a golfing boom in Colac by making the sport more accessible was high on the agenda after taking on the club’s presidency.
Yeo farmer one of the greats
He’s polled the second most Brownlow Medal votes ever and he lives 10 minutes outside of Colac. Get to know former Footscray champion Gary Dempsey as his beloved Dogs prepare to battle for the AFL flag.
Sharks appoint new coach, captain
Apollo Bay cricket officials say they will use their Division Two title defence to prepare the club’s young brigade for a return to the top-grade ranks the following season.
Historic numbers for Kookas
The Colac Kookas have defied a downward spiral in local junior sport after recording the biggest number of junior representative teams ever this summer.