AFL
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.
Family talks Cat out of throwing in the towel
Cobden’s Gary Rohan might not be preparing for his third AFL grand final if his family hadn’t talked him out of giving up the sport 11 years ago.
Exports to feature in AFL grand final
Two Colac district football exports played key roles at either end of the ground to send Geelong to its first AFL grand final since 2011.
Henderson heads to AFL grand final
Vonnie and Ian Henderson say watching their son play in an AFL grand final from their Birregurra loungeroom will be hard, but it still doesn’t make the occasion any less special.
Cats legend rapt for Henderson
A Geelong AFL legend says young footballers could learn from Lachie Henderson’s inspiring 2020 season.
Simpkins boost Stallions
Former AFL footballer Tom Simpkin and his brother Lachie have committed to a cricket season with Colac this summer.