Sport
Settled side sees Swans secure spots
Alvie leader Ruby Bowers says the Swans have settled on their A and B Grade squads as they gear up for grand finals in both grades.
Tiger plays on after dislocating finger
Young Colac Tigers netballer Kiara Foster recovering quickly from a nasty finger injury has paved the way for her 17-and-under teammates to get first crack at qualifying for a Geelong league grand final.
Swans put hands up for recall
Alvie’s Alex Williamson and Danny Allan pushed their cases for a recall for the Swans’ senior preliminary final team following starring performances in the reserves.
Alvie not panicking after defeat
Alvie co-coach Shane Quick says the Swans will refrain from overreacting following their stunning second semi-final loss to Lorne, in which the Dolphins booted the final six goals to steal a three-point win.
Key Saint could return for decider
Birregurra’s under-18 team could get even stronger for its grand final in two weeks with the potential return of the league’s leading goalkicker.
Hawks kick late gamewinner
A goal seconds before the final siren has lifted Apollo Bay’s under-14.5 footballers into an unlikely preliminary final from fifth spot.
Birthday bonus for young Cat
A maiden senior grand final berth wasn’t a bad way for Jemaya Hassett to celebrate her 18th birthday.
Age no constraint for baby Bombers
Irrewarra-Beeac netball icon Elissa Rodger says a grand final wasn’t on the Bombers’ radar at the start of the season given the experience in her 13-and-under squad.