Sport
South rapt that new Roo put basketball on hold
South Colac will be thanking its lucky stars that rising star Bailey Mumberson put his fledgling basketball career on hold to have a crack at footy last season.
Young Dolphin happy alongside mates
Lorne rising star James Hughes says he hasn’t put any thought into trying to join his brother in the VFL ranks in the future.
Skipper enjoys climb from ninth to semi-final
Birregurra co-captain Paige Turner says not even she anticipated the Saints’ meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to semi-finalists this season.
Around ninety footballers suit up for Dolphins
Lorne reserves coach Sam Hazelman estimates the club has had nearly 90 footballers suit up for the Dolphins’ senior and reserves team this season, enough players for four teams.
Tigers primed to beat Bell Park for first time
Colac Tigers 13-and-under Division One co-coach Hope Carmody is confident the young Tigers can beat Bell Park for the first time this season in tomorrow’s qualifying final.
Swan finds time for netball
Netball at Alvie has scratched the sporting itch for impressive athlete Taylah Nelson after she gave away VFLW footy with Geelong to concentrate on work.
Colac needs to bring intensity
Colac Tigers coach Courtney Cuolahan says her players will have to bring intensity and energy from the get-go in this weekend’s elimination final.
State basketballer boosts Saints
A state basketball rising star will be a boost for Birregurra netball on Sunday as the Saints aim to keep their season alive in the 13-and-under competition.