Sport
Finch under injury cloud
Colac cricket export Aaron Finch is under an injury cloud ahead of Australia’s one-day series against the West Indies.
Young Bomber taking off
Irrewarra-Beeac rising star Josh Sanders hopes his rapid adjustment to senior footy can land him a spot in the Geelong Falcons’ NAB League squad next year.
Six new faces in rep squads
Six up-and-coming netballers have been added to the Colac district’s junior representative squads ahead of their anticipated debut on the interleague stage this weekend.
Hawks coach fighting fit
Apollo Bay co-coach Dion Lawson says he feels capable of cracking into the Hawks’ engine room again after shedding almost 10 kilograms in the past two-and-a-half months.
Reduced VFL season won’t help Tigers
A reduced VFL season will not boost the Colac Tigers’ chances of securing its VFL-listed players for finals, with AFL Barwon confirming there will be no changes to the GFL’s qualification rules for VFL-listed players.
Junior baseballers selected
Five Colac junior baseballers will represent the Geelong Baseball Association at state championships over the next month.
Cat on the mend after break
Colac Imperials all-rounder Lesley Missen says footy finals remain a goal of hers, despite a broken hand likely to rule the Cats’ netball captain out for the remainder of the A Grade season.
Bowler eyes second national title
Cobden lawn bowler Damian Riches will chase a second national title with Victoria later this year after earning selection in the state’s “Armed Vics” squad.