Sport
Crowds vital at Christmas races
Local horseracing officials are holding hope coronavirus restrictions will ease to allow for crowds by this year’s Christmas races in Colac.
Neighbouring league pulls the pin
Colac District Football Netball League chairman Peter Hickey’s prediction has come true with two more country football leagues pulling the pin on their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tassie trainer calls Colac temporary home
An up-and-coming Tasmanian horse trainer has left the region with a soft spot for Colac after utilising its facilities while his home state was without racing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Clubs apprehensive about 2020 season
Colac District Football Netball League clubs have under two weeks before voting on whether the 2020 season will go ahead, with clubs reportedly “apprehensive” about the idea.
Cricket points system creates conversation
A decision to introduce a player points system in Colac district cricket has divided cricket captains.
Simpson starts training, while others hold off
Simpson footballers have returned to training in a bid to maintain their fitness in the hope a season might eventuate, while two other clubs have cancelled training plans.
Geelong veteran grateful
Birregurra export Lachie Henderson says he appreciates the opportunity to play AFL football more and more as he reaches the twilight of his career.
Allan likely to boost Cougars
Geelong Cougars coach Gerard Murphy says uncertainty about an Australian Netball League season could allow the club to have full access to Colac gun Brooke Allan this year. Murphy said he was confident a state league competition would take shape in 2020, with Cougars taking the first steps by returning to training on the weekend. […]