AFL

  • Foley ‘stiff to miss medal’

    Champion Richmond footballer Matthew Richardson admitted he might have stolen a best-and-fairest award off one of Colac’s greatest football exports during his visit to the town.

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  • Swans fall short but community still proud

    Former Birregurra Football Netball Club president John Cotton says the community is incredibly proud of export Lewis Melican despite his Sydney Swans falling short in Saturday’s AFL grand final.

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  • McLachlan named in half-time sprint

    The Colac district will have two representatives competing at the MCG today, with Brisbane recruit Will McLachlan set to take part in the half-time sprint during today’s AFL grand final.

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  • Towers saw potential in future AFL superstar

    Former Sydney footballer and Colac district export Dean Towers says he knew AFL superstar Errol Gulden was destined for big things when he coached him in the AFL Sydney competition.

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  • Swans knew Lew’s ability

    A Sydney Swans coach says the club always knew what sort of ability Lewis Melican had if he could get his body right.

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  • Falcon took on McCartin, De Goey

    Lewis Melican was always worth holding onto if you ask the former Birregurra junior’s coach at the Geelong Falcons.  

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  • Coach backs delisted Hawk, while Cat not offered contract

    A Hawthorn assistant coach believes Colac’s Cooper Stephens still has plenty to give at AFL level despite being delisted by the Hawks.

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  • Birregurra’s Melican through to AFL grand final

    Birregurra’s Lewis Melican is set to become the latest Colac district export to feature in an AFL grand final after his Sydney Swans booked a spot on the big stage tonight.

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