Sport

Mollard makes golden return
Colac rower Jon Mollard enjoyed a successful campaign at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships after bringing home two gold medals and a silver while competing alongside family members.

Academy to help development
Passionate young cricketers in the Colac district have been enjoying the fruits of a newly launched Winter Academy ran by the CDCA junior subcommittee.

Six Rovers reach grand finals
Colac Otway Rovers’ emerging soccer talent was on full display at the Regional Country Championships, with all six club representatives reaching grand finals in their divisions.

Finke promise kept in late friends memory
Colac’s Mark Egan has honoured a promise to his late best mate Joe Mahar, completing the gruelling Finke Desert Race and raising more than $14,500 for bowel cancer awareness.

Colac district darts on target for home event
Colac district darts president Glenn Beckett says local darts continues to thrive, with strong participation numbers and several major events keeping players busy across the region.

Croquet club celebrates season of great growth
Colac croquet players have celebrated a successful season, with the Colac Mallet Sports Club recognising its standout performers and continued growth at its annual awards presentation.

CDFNL outclassed in heavy loss
Colac district interleague coach Kane Leersen believes the players will be better for the experience despite a tough lesson against a polished Geelong district outfit.

Colac district finds perfect mix
Colac and district interleague coach Kelsey Jeffreys has praised her side's ability to come together instantly after defeating Geelong district in Saturday's interleague netball clash.

Belief returns as Colac delivers statement win
Colac co-coach Jason Armistead says his side's victory over Bell Park has provided valuable belief after weeks of producing strong football without being rewarded.

Tigers return to the top five
Colac has returned to the winners list and climbed back into the top five after overcoming a determined Bell Park outfit by five goals.

Former basketball star proving it’s never too late to learn new things
At 38 years of age, former professional basketballer Louella Tomlinson could easily be content reflecting on a career that took her from Melbourne to the United States, and some of the biggest stages in women’s basketball.

ON THE RADAR: VFL debut looms for star Tiger
Werribee VFL coach Dan Lowther says Colac young gun Micah Robb is edging closer to a VFL debut as the Tigers continue to closely monitor his impressive form at local level.

CDFNL chasing breakthrough
Colac District interleague coach Kane Leersen believes his side is better prepared for tomorrow’s clash against Geelong District and is confident it has the tools to go one better.

Four-year journey leads to interleague debut
Just four years after taking up netball, South Colac's Millie Sibley will pull on the Colac District colours tomorrow in a remarkable rise through the sport's ranks.

Finals races heats up for Tigers
Colac’s finals aspirations will face a significant test tomorrow when the Tigers take on Bell Park in a clash that could shape the race for the Geelong Football League’s top five.

From sidelines to joint skipper
Missing out through injury last year made the opportunity to play interleague this year even more special for Sam Mulgrew, who will captain the Colac district under-25 side tomorrow.

Junior sides ready to go
The Colac and District Football Netball League has finalised its junior teams for next weekend’s interleague matches at Buninyong.

Grand final home confirmed through to 2028
The Geelong Football Netball League’s biggest day will remain at GMHBA Stadium for at least the next three years.

Colac-South West close on aligned rulebook
Colac District and South West cricket officials are closing in on an agreement to finalise a series of rule changes ahead of the second season of the combined Colac-South West Premier League.

Braves searching for answers
The Colac Braves will go back to the drawing board over the bye in search of different pitching combinations after an eighth straight loss in Division One.

Tigers coach picks Imps as team to beat
A clear gap between the top three teams and the rest of the Colac district senior football competition is beginning to emerge.

Falcons select talented Tate
Colac junior Izaac Tate has ticked another box in his footy journey making his Geelong Falcons debut.

Star Bombers midfielder staying put overseas
Irrewarra-Beeac won’t see star midfielder Mitch Thornton for the rest of the season as he continues travelling overseas, while his plans for 2027 and into the future are also undetermined.

Stallion eager for Tigers challenge
Colac Cricket Club captain Will Ruddell says the time was right to test himself at a higher level.

