Sport
Siblings dominate junior basketball awards
Colac’s McLachlan family has enjoyed a dominant season in Colac’s junior basketball competition.
English recruit delivered on and off the field
Irrewarra cricket officials say Englishman Liam O’Brien offered just as much off the field as he did on it during his memorable stint at the club.
2004: Future AFL footballer kicks five on debut
Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin celebrated his senior debut with a five-goal haul against Geelong West-St Peters.
1995: Match called off after players, spectators involved in melee
Incidents described by CDFL president Ged Edwards as “bringing the league and football into disrepute” unfolded at Winchelsea on Saturday during the home team’s clash with Alvie.
2011: Tiger sent off for mohawk
Brawling, striking and umpire abuse – all things that can get a footballer sent from the field. A dangerous hairstyle has become the latest addition to that list.
Young Redbacks step up
Irrewarra captain Dave Jackson says playing off for a spot in the grand final while still blooding the club’s up-and-coming cricketers has Redbacks officials excited about the future.
AFLW coach delivers parents Scott’s trophy
Melbourne AFLW coach Mick Stinear made a secret trip to Shelley Scott’s Gerangamete family farm to deliver the decorated Colac district athlete’s biggest accolade yet.
2009: Baker’s dozen for star Saint
Thirteen has become the magic number for Birregurra full forward Mark Whelan who helped break the Saints hoodoo against Forrest at the weekend.