Sport
Grand final wasn’t on the radar
It’s fair to say playing in an AFL grand final didn’t seem like a realistic goal for Birregurra’s Lachie Henderson when Geelong threw him a lifeline in last year’s rookie draft.
Ex-Tiger’s connection to grand final clubs
Former Colac-Coragulac premiership player Paul Armstrong was Richmond’s footy manager when a host of future stars first stepped foot in Tigerland.
Foley still bleeds yellow and black
Colac’s Nathan Foley is now on Hawthorn’s payroll after retiring from AFL footy, but he still bleeds yellow and black.
Ex-Geelong cricketer returns to City
Former Victorian Premier cricketer Luke Inglis has returned to City United alongside an experienced batsman in a major boost for last season’s grand finalist.
Big night for Cobden exports
Essendon gun Zach Merrett had another impressive showing at a Brownlow Medal count, while a fellow Cobden football export left the AFL’s night of nights with the Mark of the Year.
Young Redbacks ready to fire
Irrewarra skipper Dave Jackson is backing the Redbacks’ emerging cricketers to take the club to the next step in 2020-21.
No reason clubs can’t start training: chairman
Colac district league chairman Peter Hickey says there is no reason why football clubs should delay pre-season training, with the players’ mental health to benefit.
Top shooters bound for Colac
The region’s best shooters are set to flock to the Colac Gun Club for an annual shoot this weekend.